Trivia

Question 1

How long does it take for a tree to reach the average ideal “Christmas tree” height

Answer 1

15 years

Question 2

What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?

Answer 2

Kris Kringle and Saint Nick.

Question 3

Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?

Answer 3

Oklahoma

Question 4

The word “Hanukkah” means what?

Answer 4

Dedication

Question 5

What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?

Answer 5

“Silent Night”

Question 6

How many sides does a dreidel have?

Answer 6

Four

Question 7

As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what? You’re supposed to have one for each chime?

Answer 7

Grapes.

Question 8

What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

Answer 8

Jingle Bells.

Question 9

Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?

Answer 9

Dancer, Dasher, and Donner.

Question 10

Which of these fruits is commonly found inside the Christmas piñata?

Answer 10

Tejocote

Question 11

Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas he’s going to have a….

Answer 11

Blue Christmas.

Question 12

What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?

Answer 12

Fruitcake

Question 13

How many nights does Hanukkah last?

Answer 13

Eight

Question 14

What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

Answer 14

Tinsel

Question 15

How many days does the Kwanzaa celebration last?

Answer 15

7

Question 16

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Answer 16

Germany

Question 17

How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?

Answer 17

364

Question 18

What are Christmas trees also called?

Answer 18

Yule-Tree

Question 19

How many candles can a menorah hold?

Answer 19

Nine

Question 20

What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”

Answer 20

Eggnog

Question 21

What date does Kwanzaa begin each year?

Answer 21

Dec. 26th

Question 22

The word “Kwanzaa” means what?

Answer 22

First Fruits

Question 23

In which U.S. state was Kwanzaa first celebrated?

Answer 23

California

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Paris

Question 25

The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

Answer 25

Macy’s

Question 26

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Answer 26

Tom Hanks

Question 27

In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?

Answer 27

Stink, stank, stunk

Question 28

What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?

Answer 28

He began to dance around

Question 29

What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?

Answer 29

Randy

Question 30

Who played Scott Calvin in the movie The Santa Clause

Answer 30

Tim Allen

Question 31

“The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who played Scrooge? Hint: It wasn’t a muppet.

Answer 31

Michael Caine

Question 32

Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas he’s going to have a….

Answer 32

Blue Christmas

Question 33

In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?

Answer 33

Turkey

Question 34

In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?

Answer 34

Treat every day like Christmas

Question 35

Which fairy tale served as an inspiration for the first gingerbread houses

Answer 35

Hansel and Gretel

Question 36

In the UK what do well behaved kids get in their stockings

Answer 36

Tangerines

Question 37

Which beverage company is said to have popularized Santa's red and white costume

Answer 37

Coca Cola

Question 38

Which country does Eggnog originate from

Answer 38

England

Question 39

What word for Christmas or Christmas Carol was borrowed from the French

Answer 39

Noel

Question 40

True or False: Studies show an average American gains 3 pounds over the holidays

Answer 40

False: It is 1 pound :)