Question 1

True or false: There's a real city called the North Pole.

Accepted Answer

True - True. The city of North Pole is located in Alaska and boasts a population of around 2,300 citizens.

Question 2

What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?

Accepted Answer

A magic hat

Question 3

Which city in Europe are the McCallisters visiting when they forget their 8-year-old son, Kevin, in "Home Alone"?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 4

Where and when did eggnog originate?

Accepted Answer

Britain; Medieval Times - According to PBS, the creamy drink dates back to British medieval times and was first known as "posset."

Question 5

During Hannukah, the menorah is lit every night after _______.

Accepted Answer

Sundown - The menorah is lit every night after sundown.

Question 6

What’s the name of the devil-like creature in mythology that scares and punishes naughty children during the holiday season?

Accepted Answer

Krampus - Krampus. Krampus is a horned anthropomorphic figure in the Central and Eastern Alpine folklore who, during the Advent season, scares children who have misbehaved.

Question 7

True or False: Reindeer are the only deer species in which both the male and female can grow antlers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Which is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?

Accepted Answer

White Christmas by Bing Crosby - “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby has sold over 100 million records around the world, according to the Guinness World Records.

Question 9

The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, occurs because of the Earth's _____.

Accepted Answer

Tilt - The winter solstice occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun.

Question 10

Gingerbread houses originated in this country.

Accepted Answer

Germany - Historians trace the holiday custom of baking and decorating of gingerbread houses to 16th century Germany.

Question 11

In Japan, it is a popular tradition to eat _____ for Christmas.

Accepted Answer

KFC - A popular tradition in Japan is to eat KFC for Christmas. It is so popular, in fact, that orders must be placed two months in advance.

Question 12

Hanukkah is also referred to as the _______.

Accepted Answer

Festival of Lights - Hanukkah today is often referred to as the Festival of Lights.

Question 13

How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?

Accepted Answer

7 years - On average, it takes 7 years to grow a Christmas tree.

Question 14

Jingle Bells was initially written to celebrate this holiday.

Accepted Answer

Thanksgiving - 'Jingle Bells' was originally a Thanksgiving song.

Question 15

There are approximately ___ decorating-related injuries that occur each day in the U.S. during the holiday season.

Accepted Answer

160 - Approximately 160 decorating-related injuries occur each day in the U.S. during the holiday season.

Question 16

In Brazil, Santa is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

Papai Noel - Santa is known as Papai Noel in Brazil.

Question 17

More _____ are stolen on New Years Day than any other holiday.

Accepted Answer

Vehicles - More cars are stolen on New Year's Day than any other holiday.

Question 18

True or False: 'Elf' is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time.

Accepted Answer

False - 'The Grinch' is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time.

Question 19

This is the first country to signify the beginning of a new year by dropping a giant ball at the stroke of midnight.

Accepted Answer

The United States - The United States was the first country to signify the beginning of a new year by dropping a giant ball at midnight.

Question 20

This company played an instrumental role in developing the image of Santa Claus as the jolly man we know today.

Accepted Answer

Coca Cola - Coca Cola played a role in depicting the jolly old man for magazine ads.

GoodTime: Holiday Trivia 101

2) What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?

3) Which city in Europe are the McCallisters visiting when they forget their 8-year-old son, Kevin, in "Home Alone"?

4) Where and when did eggnog originate?

5) During Hannukah, the menorah is lit every night after _______.

6) What’s the name of the devil-like creature in mythology that scares and punishes naughty children during the holiday season?

7) True or False: Reindeer are the only deer species in which both the male and female can grow antlers.

8) Which is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?

9) The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, occurs because of the Earth's _____.

10) Gingerbread houses originated in this country.

11) In Japan, it is a popular tradition to eat _____ for Christmas.

12) Hanukkah is also referred to as the _______.

13) How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?

14) Jingle Bells was initially written to celebrate this holiday.

15) There are approximately ___ decorating-related injuries that occur each day in the U.S. during the holiday season.

16) In Brazil, Santa is referred to as _____.

17) More _____ are stolen on New Years Day than any other holiday.

18) True or False: 'Elf' is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time.

19) This is the first country to signify the beginning of a new year by dropping a giant ball at the stroke of midnight.

20) This company played an instrumental role in developing the image of Santa Claus as the jolly man we know today.