Holiday Trivia Around the World
Both gingerbread houses and candy canes were introduced to the US by which country?
Germany
A young boy takes a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in what classic holiday book?
What brings 'Frosty the Snowman' to life?
A magical hat
What does Ralphie want for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story'?
A Red Rider BB gun
Which country created eggnog?
England
What is the full title of the Dr. Seuss classic book that is set in Whoville?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In the song 'Santa Clause is Coming to Town', the singer tells children 'You better not cry, you better not ____'
Pout
How many 'Santa Claus' movies are there?
3
Shortbread is traditionally made before Christmas. Where does it originate from?
Scotland
What character declares 'Merry Christmas, one and all' in Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol'?
Tiny Tim
One foggy Christmas Eve, what did Santa ask Rudolph to do?
Guide his sleigh tonight
In what year was the movie 'Elf' released?
2003
What has been the world's heaviest Christmas present? (Clue: France gave it to the US)
The Statue of Liberty
In the book 'A Christmas Carol', how many ghosts visit Scrooge?
4 ghosts; Jacob Marley (Scrooge's old business partner), and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come
In the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas', how many gifts did the singer receive?
364
In what city did the movie 'Home Alone' take place?
Winnetka, Illinois (Outside of Chicago)
Countries around the world, including the US, have the tradition of hanging what food shaped ornament on the tree? (Clue: It's usually something you hide and have to look for)
A pickle ornament
In the book 'Twas the Night Before Christmas', where did there 'arose such a clatter'?
Out on the lawn
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh in 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'? AND, what are their names?
9 reindeer; Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
In 'The Office' Christmas episode 'Christmas Party', what gift does Michael give in the Secret Santa that goes wrong?