History
Which candy was supposedly created in Germany in 1670 to keep children quiet during the Living Crèche tradition of Christmas Eve, and was shaped with a curve to remind children of the shepherds that visited baby Jesus?
Candy Canes
Which children's book, written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1957, has become a classic animated holiday film, was adapted for broadway, and turned into a live action movie starring Jim Carrey?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What is used to prevent ice on roads during winter storms?
Salt
Which interdisciplinary film stars Jack Skellington?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Who lost the bid to trademark "Queen of Christmas?"
Mariah Carey
Before the invention of string lights in 1882, what did people use as decoration lights on their trees?
Candles
Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"
Charles Dickens
32o F or 0o C
Which folklore monster is known for punishing children who misbehave during the holiday season?
Krampus
Which channel is famous for a "Countdown to Christmas?"
Hallmark
Which winter holiday was first celebrated at the White House by Harry Truman 1951, when he received a menorah from the Prime Minister of Israel?
Hanukkah
In the Harry Potter series, what gift does Mrs. Weasley famously give to her family members every Christmas?
Ugly Sweaters
How many types of snow crystals are there?
7
Belsnickel is an old man who wears ragged furs and carries a switch to frighten children into being good. In which country did Belsnickel originate?
Germany
Which Canadian singer released the 2011 Christmas album titled Under the Mistletoe?
Justin Bieber
Where was the first recorded celebration of Christmas?
Rome
Which poem, written by Clement Clark Moore in 1823, has been credited with bringing a uniform appearance to Santa?
A Visit From St. Nicolas
(aka Twas the Night Before Christmas)
What date is the Winter Solstice?
December 21
Which 1984 film is a campy horror-comedy about cute little pets that turn into murderous monsters?
Gremlins
Which animal first appeared in Coca-Cola print ads in 1922, then appeared in television ads in 1993?
This animal is still used in Coca-Cola's winter advertisements.
Polar Bear
What type of workers started the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition in 1931
Construction Workers
The year 1816 was called "The year Without a Summer" due to persistent cold rain and dark skies. This gloom inspired Mary Shelley to write which novel?
Frankenstein
What is the average winter temperature in California?
Between 500 and 60o F
Dongji, also known as the Winter Solstice, has traditionally been associated with dark energy (yin). Dating back to China's Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046 BC–256 BC), what food is traditionally used to ward off evil spirits and represents positive energy (yang)?
Red beans
Which George Lucas film franchise was adapted into a notoriously bad holiday special on CBS in 1978?
Star Wars