History
Which Saint is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas of Myra (15 March 270 – 6 December 343)
The best selling Christmas song/single of all time?
'White Christmas' - Bing Crosby
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is the Elf's name in 'Elf'
Buddy
In Japan, millions of people celebrate Christmas by having a meal at which fast food restaurant?
KFC
What happened on Christmas Day 1941 in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong surrendered to the Japanese
What is the highest selling Christmas song by a female artist?
'All I want for Christmas is you" - Maria Carey
What was the occupation of Jesus 'earthly' father?
Carpenter
Which long running film franchise is associated with the Christmas day or Boxing day afternoon film?
James Bond
In which country is the official Santa's village?
Finland
Which ancient celebration and seasonal occurance was used to determine the date of Christmas?
Winter Solstice (also Roman festival of Saternalia)
To the nearest million pounds, how much did the Band Aid song "Do they know it's Christmas?" raise for charity?
8 million pounds
What did the 3 wise men bring as gifts?
Gold, Frankencense and Myrrh
Who played the Grinch in 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000)?
Jim Carey
Leaving food out for Santa and his reindeer is a tradition inherited from the worship of which European God?
Children left treats for Odin’s horse Sleipnir
In Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition, who said to accompany Saint Nicholas on visits to children? In this tradition, Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with small gifts, while this characte punishes badly behaved ones with birch rods.
Krampus
Which Christmas song plays during the end credits of 'Die Hard'?
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Why were Mary and Joseph in the location where Jesus was born?
To take part in a census (Joseph's home village)
How many siblings does Kevin McCallister have in Home Alone?
4 ( 2 brothers Buzz and Jeff, and 2 sisters Megan and Linnie)
Why does Santa dress in the traditional red and white suit?
A 1931 Coca Cola ad
Every year, Great Britain receives a massive Christmas tree to place in Trafalgar Square from which nation in recognition of British support during WWII?
Norway
The best Xmas song of all-time is?
'Merry Christmas everybody' by Slade
When is it estimated Jesus was born?
6-4 BCE
In 'Die Hard' (best Christmas movie ever!!!) what is the address of the building under siege by the kidnappers?
Nakatomi Plaza
How many gifts are there in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
78 (or 364)