Movies
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Which Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?”
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
What gives gingerbread its characteristic dark color?
Molasses
Which country is the only one to have won a medal at every Olympic Winter Games?
USA
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas, he’s going to have a….
Blue Christmas
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
What percentage of American families choose ham over turkey for Christmas dinner?
About 30%
What is the name for money given as presents during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah?
Gelt
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
In the classic song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is mentioned?
Figgy Pudding
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dasher, Dancer, Donner
Which country did eggnog come from?
The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what?
Goose feathers
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of “The Code of Elves?”
Treat everyday like Christmas
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
What vegetable did President George H.W. Bush famously declare he hated, even at Christmas?
Brocolli
In which war was a “Christmas Truce” officially enacted?
WW1
What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
What do the Mean Girls cast sing at the Christmas talent show?
Jingle Bell Rock
What do children in some parts of Europe leave out for St. Nicholas's horse?
Carrots and Hay
How long can a properly stored fruitcake theoretically remain edible?
Up to 25 years
The first candle of the menorah used to light the other candles
Shamash