Holiday Songs
"In a one-horse open sleigh"
Jingle bells
True or False: Christmas lights used to be rented instead of being bought
Christmas lights were so expensive that they used to be rented rather than sold. An electrically lit tree was a status symbol in the early 1900s (and a lot less dangerous than candles).
He's green and grumpy and steals Christmas.
The Grinch!
This popular Christmas beverage is white and is sometimes called “milk punch.”
Eggnog
Who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What color Christmas is Elvis going to have?
Blue Christmas
I'm dreaming of a ______ Christmas
White
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24
He's made out of snow and comes to life with a hat placed on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
How long do Christmas trees usually grow before they can be sold?
Christmas trees usually grow for nearly 15 years before they can be sold.
Singing around the Christmas tree, in from of homes, or with your loved ones
Caroling
Riddle: I'm covered but not with clothes, on the day I come it usually snows, you can find me under a pine, once I'm opened the content can be redefined. What am I?
A present
How many men wait until Christmas Eve to do their holiday shopping? (Use a ratio btw)
One in three men wait until Christmas Eve to do their holiday shopping.
#notsuprised #manmoment #dobetter
Who sings the song that starts with "All I want for Christmas is You"
Mariah Carey!
What do naughty kids get at Christmas?
Lump of Coal
In this film based in the 1950s, a train takes kids to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
The most covered Christmas song of all time.
Silent Night
The game where you are assigned one person to give an anonymous Christmas gift to is called?
Secret Santa
The name of the Grinch's pet dog?
Who is Max.
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole.
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love brought to me_____.
Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Oregon, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Washington and Wisconsin are the top US producers of this holiday tradition.
Christmas Tree
Who said? "Bye Buddy, I hope you find your dad."
Mr. Narwhol in the movie Elf
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green?
Silver and Gold ✨✨
Name of the plant that people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
A four-sided spinning top that presents a letter of the Hebrew alphabet on each side.
A Dreidel
Finish this line from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas": "It came without packages, boxes or _____."
What is Bags.
In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
9
A seven lamp candle for the Jewish Holiday
Menorah
Who said... "SANTAAAAA I know him!" ?
Buddy the Elf from ELF
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad!
This holiday from Seinfeld is for "The rest of us".
Festivus
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What is Home Alone.
Why was the word “Merry” in Merry Christmas not always socially acceptable?
The word “Merry” in Merry Christmas was not always socially acceptable, because being merry used to signify slight intoxication.
This is a song about melodic, metallic-colored holiday decorations.
Silver Bells
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stocking
What character in the movie Frozen famously said "Some people are worth melting for."
Olaf
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
It gets stuck to the metal.
In this holiday party game, each person "traditionally" brings a gift they already own to exchange.
What is a White Elephant exchange.
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
What is Paris.
"Umoja (Unity) - To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race" is one of the 7 principles of this holiday celebrated between Dec 26th and January 1st.
Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a _______________
harmonicah
A holiday that is younger than 50 years old and encourages homemade and educational gifts
Kwanzaa
In the story of a Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer Scrooge
In Venezuela, Santa does not bring the presents. Who does?
El Niño Jesus (baby Jesus)
What "bad guy" did Rudolph have to avoid?
The Abominable Snowman.
Why do people kiss under a misltoe?
The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe started in ancient Greece, during the festival of Saturnalia and later in marriage ceremonies, because of the plant's association with fertility.
How did the ancient romans celebrate Christmas?
The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere that overturned Roman social norms: gambling was permitted.
Complete the song. " Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, and since we've no place to go..."
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Why are November and December two of the most dangerous months of the year?
November and December are two of the most dangerous months of the year because of holiday decorating injuries, 34 percent of which are falls.
How many home alone movies are there?
6
What is a short but controversial way of writing "Christmas"?
"Xmas"
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
Another name for Santa Claus
Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa
In which country is KFC or other chicken a popular Christmas meal because it is hard to get turkeys?
Japan
What song is the highest selling Christmas Song of all time?
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Which country is the leading producer of Christmas trees?
Canada
Which of the following made a Christmas album with John Denver? Muppets, Mickey Mouse, Minions or Barbie?
The Muppets
Which U.S. state was last to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1907?
Oklahoma was the last U.S. state to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1907.
The most famous Christmas dinner around the world is?
Turkey.
The day of the year after Thanksgiving that provides huge sales for Christmas gifts
Black Friday
You put a skirt around my bottom, once I have been chopped. The other end a star or angel is how I get topped. What is this?
A Christmas Tree
How many gifts did the singer receive in "12 days of Christmas?"
364
The Jewish Holiday celebrated for 8 days
Hanukah
The island of misfit toys is from what movie?
What is "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Name all of Santa's Reindeer.
9 - Prancer, Dancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Dasher, Vixen, Blitzen and Rudolph
This evil character wanders the streets with chains and bells looking for misbehaving children.
Krampus
The holiday name that can be spelled 16 or 17 different ways
Hanukkah
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown
Christmas?”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing