Songs
Another word for Christmas songs are_______.
Carols
In the movie, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", what did the misfit elf want to be? What was his name?
A dentist, Harvy
In the story, "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens, what are the three ghosts called?
Christmas Past, Future, and Present
When celebrating Hanukkah, many Jewish families eat latkes. What is this item of food?
Potato Pancakes
What beverage is responsible for helping to create the image of Santa Claus?
Coca Cola
What is the top selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, or Deck the Halls
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
In "Frosty the Snowman", what is the name of the Professor that is trying to capture Frosty?
Professor Hinkle
In the Nutcracker, what is the little girls' name, who "gets" THE NUTCRACKER?
Clara
What is the name of the Christmas flower whose leaves are dyed red? This flower was discovered in 1834.
Poinsettia
What are the two highest grossing Christmas movies each year?
1. Elf
2. Frosty the Snowman
3. Miracle on 34th Street
4. Home Alone
Home Alone and Elf
In the song, "Oh Hanukkah", what are the missing lyrics?
"Oh, Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah _______ ________ _______ _________ Let's have a party"
"Come light the menorah"
In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", what was the name of the little girl who taught him the true meaning of Christmas?
Cindy Lou Who
In "Twas the Night Before Christmas", what were "dancing in the children's heads"?
"visions of sugarplums"
What color is the center candle in the Kwansa candles?
Black
What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the dedicating of the second temple in Jerusalem.
There are a number of traditions and rituals associated with Hanukkah. Many families celebrate by exchanging gifts each night of the 8 day celebration.
What lyrics are missing from the song "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch"?
You're a mean one
You really are a heel
You're as cuddly as a cactus
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ____
Mr. Grinch, you're a bad banana
"You're as charming as an eel"
In the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets his/her wings
In The Polar Express, who can hear the bell?
Those who truly believe...
In what holiday is the "dreidel" a tradition? How long does this holiday last?
Hanukkah, 8 days
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa (also spelled Kwanza) was founded in 1966 as a way to celebrate African-American heritage, community, family, justice, and nature. It’s not a religious holiday; it’s a celebration of unity and ancestry. Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, starting December 26. Each day is dedicated to a different principle, together known as Nguzo Saba.
In the song, "The Little Drummer Boy", what is the only gift he had to give?
To play a song on his drum...
In the movie, "A Charlie Brown Christmas", the lights go down and what character tells the Christmas story for Charlie Brown?
Linnus
Name all the reindeer...
Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen Rudolph
In countries around the world, there are foods that are to be eaten on New Years to help ensure good luck and fortune. What are two foods you can eat on New Year's Day for good luck in America?
greens, pork, cornbread, black-eyed peas
What is the story of St. Nicholas?
St. Nicholas was a Bishop who lived in the fourth century in a place called Myra in Asia Minor (now called Turkey). He was a very rich man because his parents died when he was young and left him a lot of money. He was also a very kind man and had a reputation for helping the poor and giving secret gifts to people who needed it. There are several legends about St. Nicholas around the world!