Question 1

What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

Accepted Answer

Coca-Cola

Question 2

In the movie "Elf," what is the name of the elf played by Will Ferrell?

Accepted Answer

Buddy

Question 3

In what country did the tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts originate?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Rome

Question 4

According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff as a way to teach children about the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Candy Canes

Question 5

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," how many total gifts are given on the twelfth day?

Accepted Answer

364

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

Question 7

Which country is credited with the creation of eggnog?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 8

In the song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," what did Grandma go to get when she was hit by the reindeer?

Accepted Answer

Pumpkin Pie

Question 9

In the song "Jingle Bells," what type of sleigh is mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Open sleigh

Question 10

Which European country is associated with the tradition of leaving shoes out for St. Nicholas to fill with gifts?

Accepted Answer

Netherlands

Question 11

What traditional Christmas plant is believed to bring good luck and has red berries?

Accepted Answer

Holly

Question 12

In what year was the first Christmas postage stamp issued?

Accepted Answer

1843

Question 13

Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics "Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices"?

Accepted Answer

O Holy Night

Question 14

Which plant is often associated with Christmas and is often used as a decoration during the holiday season?

Accepted Answer

Poinsettia

Question 15

In what year did the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., begin?

Accepted Answer

1923

Question 16

What is the name of the character(s) voiced by Tom Hanks in the animated film "The Polar Express"?

Accepted Answer

Conductor, Santa Claus, Hero Boy, Hero Boy's Father

Question 17

In Germany, what is the traditional dessert often enjoyed during the Christmas season?

Accepted Answer

Stollen

Question 18

According to tradition, how many reindeer does Santa Claus have?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 19

In what country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 20

In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?

Accepted Answer

A magic hat

Question 21

Which U.S. state is known as the "Christmas State" because of its Christmas tree farms?

Accepted Answer

Oregon

Question 22

What Christmas tradition is also known as "Yule"?

Accepted Answer

Winter Solstice celebration

Question 23

In the movie "Home Alone," where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they accidentally leave Kevin behind?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 24

What is the name of the magical land in the ballet "The Nutcracker"?

Accepted Answer

The Land of Sweets

Question 25

What is the name of the dog in the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?

Accepted Answer

Max

Christmas Trivia

2) In the movie "Elf," what is the name of the elf played by Will Ferrell?

3) In what country did the tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts originate?

4) According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff as a way to teach children about the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?

5) In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," how many total gifts are given on the twelfth day?

6) What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?

7) Which country is credited with the creation of eggnog?

8) In the song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," what did Grandma go to get when she was hit by the reindeer?

9) In the song "Jingle Bells," what type of sleigh is mentioned?

10) Which European country is associated with the tradition of leaving shoes out for St. Nicholas to fill with gifts?

11) What traditional Christmas plant is believed to bring good luck and has red berries?

12) In what year was the first Christmas postage stamp issued?

13) Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics "Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices"?

14) Which plant is often associated with Christmas and is often used as a decoration during the holiday season?

15) In what year did the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., begin?

16) What is the name of the character(s) voiced by Tom Hanks in the animated film "The Polar Express"?

17) In Germany, what is the traditional dessert often enjoyed during the Christmas season?

18) According to tradition, how many reindeer does Santa Claus have?

19) In what country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

20) In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?

21) Which U.S. state is known as the "Christmas State" because of its Christmas tree farms?

22) What Christmas tradition is also known as "Yule"?

23) In the movie "Home Alone," where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they accidentally leave Kevin behind?

24) What is the name of the magical land in the ballet "The Nutcracker"?

25) What is the name of the dog in the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?