Holiday History
What three gifts do the Wise Men bring to Jesus?
Gold, Myrrh. Frankincense.
What article of clothing brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
A top hat.
What is the name of present Ralphie wants in "A Christmas Story"?
An official Red Ryder carbon action 200 shot Range model air rifle with a compass in the stock, and this thing which tells time.
What song are the lyrics "how lovely are thy branches" from?
Oh Christmas Tree
On what day does Kwanzaa begin?
December 26th.
During what war did the famous "Christmas Truce" take place?
WWI
What job does Herbie the Elf want in "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer"?
A dentist.
According to It's A Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings.
Thanksgiving.
Name all the ghosts and spirits in "A Christmas Carol".
Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Yet to Come.
What did George Washington famously do on Christmas Day in 1776?
Crossed the Delaware River.
What role does Lucy want to play in the Christmas pageant in "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
The Christmas Queen.
What does Clarke Griswold plan on buying with his Christmas bonus?
A pool.
According to the Guiness Book of World Records, what is the bestselling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas
Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of...
Lights.
What company created the modern look of Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
What is the name of the mountain where the Grinch lives?
Mount Krumpet.
What is the name of the building that most of "Die Hard" takes in?
Nakatomi Plaza.
The Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, debuted in what country?
Russia.
Name all of Santa's reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen, and Rudolph.
What year was the Rockefeller Christmas Tree first lit?
A.) 1931
B.) 1920
C.) 1952
D.) 1980
A.) 1931
What was the first animated TV special?
A.) A Charlie Brown Christmas
B.) Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
C.) Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
D.) How the Grinch Stole Christmas
C.) Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
Which of these movies does NOT take place at Christmas time?
A.) Lethal Weapon
B.) Gremlins
C.) Batman Returns
D.) Die Hard with a Vengeance
D.) Die Hard with a Vengeance
What is given on the 5th day of Christmas?
Five Gold Rings.
What is Santa Claus called in England?
Father Christmas.