Holiday Songs
"In a one-horse open sleigh" - what's the song?
Jingle bells
True or False: Christmas lights used to be rented instead of being bought
True
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
The Grinch!
Name all of Santa's Reindeer.
9
Prancer, Dancer, Comet, Cupid,Donner, Dasher, Vixen, Blitzen and Rudolf
Who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany 🇩🇪
#deustch
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?
It takes around to 10 to 12 years to grow an average sized 6-7ft Christmas tree from seed.
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
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole
The Polar express
The most covered Christmas song of all time.
Silent Night
The game where you give each other anonymous xmas gifts is called?
Secret (anonymous) Santa
A four sided spinning top that presents a letter of the Hebrew alphabet on each side
A Dreidel
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.
True or False:
Texas is a top producing state of Christmas trees
False:
The top six Christmas tree producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Washington and Wisconsin.
He's Mister White Christmas, he's Mister Snow.
He's Mister Icicle; he's Mister Ten below.
I'm Mister Heat Blister, I'm Mister 101. Whatever I touch, starts to melt in my clutch.
I'm too much.
Who are these characters?
Heat Miser and Snow miser
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
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What is Home Alone.
Finish this line from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas": "It came without packages, boxes or _____."
What is Bags.
This is a song about a metallic colored Christmas ornament.
Silver Bells
A seven lamp candle for the Jewish Holiday
Menorah
SANTAAAAA-
Who says this line?
ELF
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad!
what pagan holiday is Christmas?
Merry Saturnalia/happy Sol Invictus day
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
What is Paris.
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.
The first song ever played in space, by astronauts Walter Schirra, Jr. and Thomas P. Stafford was a classic holiday hit, which song was it?(Hint: it mentions a sleigh in the song)
Jingle Bells was originally a song about Thanksgiving in 1857. It also was the first song ever played in space, by astronauts Walter Schirra, Jr. and Thomas P. Stafford.
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stocking
Name two famous animated Snowmen.
Frosty the Snowman & Olaf
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
It gets stuck to the metal.
How many people travel in the US for the holidays?
(Just give an estimate)
112.7 million people will journey 50 miles or more away from home from December 23 to January 2.
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.
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Which Christmas song contains the lyrics "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
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!
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.
What is santa real name?
St. Nicholas
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.
What song is the highest selling Christmas Song of all time?
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
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
The day of the year after Thanksgiving that provides huge sales for Christmas gifts
Black Friday
In which country is KFC a popular Christmas meal?
Japan.
How many gifts did the singer receive in "12 days of Christmas?"
What is, 364.
The Jewish Holiday celebrated for 8 days
Hanukah
Which of the following did NOT have a holiday movie:
-Muppets
-Mickey Mouse/Disney
-Minions
-Barbie
Minions.
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.
Who is the demonic character that wanders the streets with chains and bells looking for misbehaving children?
Krampus is!!!! This is one of the scariest Central European Christmas traditions. 🙀🙀🙀
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