In the 1990 movie 'Home Alone' Kevin was mistakenly left at home at Christmas by his family. Where were his family going?
On holiday to France
To see Kevin's grandmother in Seattle
On a camping trip to the Rockies
In the 1990 movie 'Home Alone', who played Kevin?
Macaulay Culkin
Michael C. Maronna
Sean Astin
In the 2000 movie 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', who played the Grinch?
Jim Carrey
Dan Aykroyd
Bill Murray
In the 2000 movie 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', where did the magical land of Whoville exist?
Inside a snowflake
On the moon
In the sea
When was the 2005 movie 'Joyeux Noel' set?
Christmas Eve 1914
Christmas Day 1943
New Year's Eve 1999
Who directed the 2005 film 'Joyeux Noel'?
Christian Carion
Manuel Poirier
Martin Scorsese
In the 2003 movie 'Elf' who played Buddy, the boy raised as an elf at the North Pole?
Will Ferrell
Ethan Hawke
Jim Carrey
In the 2003 movie 'Elf', why did Santa allow Buddy, who was raised as an elf, to visit New York?
Buddy wanted to find his father
Buddy wanted to find his mother
Buddy wanted to find his sister
Who wrote and directed the 2003 movie 'Love Actually'?
Richard Curtis
Jerry Zucker
Robert Schwentke
Where was the 2003 movie 'Love Actually' set?
London, England
Rome, Italy
Paris, France
In the 1989 film 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', which character did Chevy Chase play?
Clark Griswold
Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
Bill
In the 1989 film 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', who unexpectedly showed up?
Clarke Griswold's cousin Eddy with his family and dog
Clarke Griswold's mother-in-law, Frances
Clarke Griswold's aunt Bethany and uncle Louis
Which comic strip was the 1965 TV special 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' based on?
Peanuts
Garfield
Calvin and Hobbes
In the 1965 TV special 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', what was the name of Charlie Brown's dog?
Snoopy
Boopy
Loopy
In the 2003 film 'Bad Santa' who played the conman Willie?
Billy Bob Thornton
Bill Murray
Bill Pullman
In the 2003 film 'Bad Santa' how did the conmen Willie and Marcus hope to get money?
By posing as Santa and his helper to rob stores
By collecting for a non-existent charity
By stealing Santa's sled
In which decade was the 1983 movie 'A Christmas Story' set?
1940's
1960's
1920's
In the 1983 movie 'A Christmas Story' what present did Ralphie want for Christmas?
A BB gun
A bicycle
A dog
In the original 1934 movie 'Babes in Toyland' which comedy duo played the main characters?
Laurel and Hardy
Abbott and Costello
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
In the original 1934 movie 'Babes in Toyland' why did Ollie and Stanley try to borrow money from their employer?
To pay the mortgage on Mother Peep's shoe
To buy toys for the orphans
To go to the North Pole to see Santa
In the 1994 movie 'The Santa Clause' why did Scott Calvin have to take Santa's place on Christmas Eve?
Because Santa had fallen of his roof
Because Santa had gone on holiday to Florida
Because Santa was drunk
The 1994 movie 'The Santa Clause' was followed by how many sequels
2
3
1
In the 1964 TV special 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' who was the voice of the narrator Sam, the snowman?
Burl Ives
Jack Lemmon
Walter Matthau
In the 1964 TV special 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' what did the elf, Hermey, want to be?
A dentist
A pilot
A doctor
In the 1947 movie 'The Bishop's Wife' Cary Grant played the part of Dudley. What was Dudley?
An angel
Santa's elf
A demon
In the 1947 movie 'The Bishop's Wife' what was the Bishop's ambition?
To build a new cathedral
To build an orphanage
To build an airplane
In which year was the movie 'The Family Stone' released?
2005
1996
1987
In the movie 'The Family Stone' why did Everett take Meredith to his family home for Christmas?
Because he intended to marry her
Because she was a reporter writing about a typical American Christmas
Because she had no family of her own
In the 1988 movie 'Die Hard' Bruce Willis plays a cop visiting his family for Christmas. In which city was he a cop?
New York
Miami
Boston
In the 1988 movie 'Die Hard' terrorists take over a building during a Christmas party. What was the name of the building?
Nakatomi Plaza
Shin-Marunouchi Building
Shinjuku Park Tower
In the 1993 movie 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' where was Jack Skellington king of?
Halloween Town
Toyland
Christmas Town
Which of these pop artists did not appear on the 1984 charity hit 'Do They Know It's Christmas'?
Freddy Mercury
Sting
Bono
Who wrote the 1993 movie 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
Tim Burton
George Lucas
Sam Raimi
In the 1970 movie 'Scrooge' who played Scrooge?
Albert Finney
Alastair Sim
Bill Murray
In the 1970 movie 'Scrooge' what was the name of Scrooge's employee?
Bob Cratchit
Bill Cratchit
Ben Cratchit
Which of the following did NOT star in the 1942 film 'Holiday Inn'?
Gene Kelly
Bing Crosby
Fred Astaire
Which famous Christmas song appeared in the 1942 movie 'Holiday Inn'?
White Christmas
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
In the 1947 movie 'Miracle on 34th Street' at which store did Kris Kringle work?
Macy's Department Store
Bloomingdale's Department Store
Lord & Taylor Department Store
In the 1947 movie 'Miracle on 34th Street' who played the department store executive, Doris Walker, who employed Kris Kringle?
Maureen O'Hara
Lana Turner
Katharine Hepburn
Which of the following actors has NOT played Scrooge in a film or TV version of 'A Christmas Carol'?
Robert De Niro
George C. Scott
Patrick Stewart
Which British actor played Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film 'A Christmas Carol'?
Alastair Sim
Alec Guinness
Sean Connery
The 1992 film 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' was the first time the Muppets had appeared on screen since their creator's death in 1990. What was their creator's name?
Jim Henson
Wayland Flowers
Bill Baird
In the 1992 movie 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' who played Scrooge?
Michael Caine
Bob Hoskins
Bruce Willis
In the 2006 film 'The Holiday', Amanda and Iris swapped houses for Christmas. Where did they live?
London and Los Angeles
Paris and New York
Toronto and Chicago
In the 2006 film 'The Holiday', who played Amanda and Iris?
Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet
Winona Ryder and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Uma Thurman and Emma Thompson
In the 1946 movie 'It's a Wonderful Life' what was the name of George Bailey's guardian angel?
Clarence
Horace
Dennis
In the 1946 movie 'It's a Wonderful Life' what happened to the money which George Bailey's uncle lost?
Henry Potter found it
George Bailey's dog found it
Clarence found it
In the 2004 film 'The Polar Express', how did the boy travel to the North Pole?
On a train
On an airplane
On a bicycle
Who directed the 2004 film 'The Polar Express'?
Robert Zemeckis
Steven Spielberg
Joel Coen
At the beginning of the 2008 movie 'Nothing Like the Holidays' a group of marines had just returned to the USA. Where had they returned from?
Iraq
Japan
Germany
What was the surname of the family depicted in the 2008 film 'Nothing Like the Holidays'?
Rodriguez
Hamilton
Hurst
In which year was the movie 'Christmas With the Kranks' released?
2004
1996
2000
In the movie 'Christmas With the Kranks' which of the following was NOT a reason why Luther and Nora Krank decided to skip Christmas?
They were moving house on the day after Christmas
They wanted the money for a cruise
Their daughter had left home
In the 1954 movie 'White Christmas' what did the main characters Bob and Phil do after leaving the army at the end of World War II?
They formed a song and dance act
They started a shoe shop
They opened a hotel
Who starred in the 1954 movie 'White Christmas'?
Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye
Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire
Bing Crosby and Bob Hope
In the 1955 film 'We're no Angels' what did Albert carry around in a basket?
A viper called Adolph
A chipmunk called Oscar
A rat called Felix
In the 1955 film 'We're no Angels' which of the following actors did NOT play an escaped convict?
Dirk Bogarde
Humphrey Bogart
Peter Ustinov
In the 1984 movie 'Gremlins', which is set at Christmas time, which of the following was NOT a rule for looking after a Mogwai?
Never let it see the full moon
Never get it wet
Never feed it after midnight
In the 1984 movie 'Gremlins' what caused a Mogwai to turn into a Gremlin?
Feeding it after midnight
Getting it wet
Exposing it to sunlight
In the 1940 film 'The Shop Around the Corner' why did Alfred Kralik's boss, Mr. Matus, ask him to leave his employment?
Mr. Matus thought Alfred was having an affair with his wife
Mr. Matus thought Alfred was stealing from him
Mr. Matus thought Alfred was spying for another store
In the 1945 film 'Christmas in Connecticut' Barbara Stanwyck played a journalist who wrote a food column, but in reality couldn't cook at all. What difficult situation did she get into?
Her boss invited himself and a returning war hero for Christmas
Her boss entered her into a cooking competition
She had to host a TV cookery show
In the 2006 movie 'Deck the Halls' who played Buddy Hall, the neighbor whose ambition was to decorate his house so brightly that it could be seen from space?
Danny De Vito
Tom Hanks
Jim Carrey
In the 1983 film 'Trading Places' why were Louis Winthorpe and Billy Ray Valentine's lives 'swapped'?
As a bet between Mortimer and Randolph Duke
Louis' guardian angel wanted to teach him a lesson
Billy Ray made a wish and it was granted
Who played Louis Winthorpe and Billy Ray Valentine in the 1983 film 'Trading Places'?
Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd
Will Smith and Bill Murray
Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks
Which word completes the title of this 1964 movie? 'Santa Claus Conquers the __________'
Martians
World
Gremlins
Which word completes the title of this 1947 movie? '_________ on 34th Street'
Miracle
Christmas
Singing
In the 2004 movie 'Surviving Christmas', what did millionaire Drew Latham do so that he could have Christmas in his childhood home?
He paid the owners $250,000 to let him share their Christmas
He bought the house
He had the house moved to New York
In the 1951 comedy film 'The Lemon Drop Kid', what was the name of the old people's home that The Lemon Drop Kid set up to try and raise money from Christmas charitable donations?
Nellie Thursday Home For Old Dolls
Aggie Tuesday Home for Old Ladies
Milly Sunday Home for the elderly
In the 2000 film 'The Family Man', what happened to Jack Campbell on Christmas morning?
He woke up to the life he would have had if he had married an ex-girlfriend
He found he had swapped lives with his father
He discovered he was telepathic
In the 1939 movie 'Bachelor Mother' Polly Parrish found a baby on the orphanage steps at Christmas. Which actress played Polly?
Ginger Rogers
Bette Davis
Agnes Moorehead
In the 1991 movie 'All I want for Christmas' what was Ethan and Hallie's plan for Christmas?
To get their divorced parents back together
To see Santa Claus
To visit their Grandparents in Canada
Who directed the 1991 movie 'All I want for Christmas'?
Robert Lieberman
Steven Spielberg
Tim Burton
Who narrated the 1969 TV animation 'Frosty the Snowman'?
Jimmy Durante
Orson Welles
Victor Borge
In the 1971 movie 'The French Connection' what costume did Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle wear when following Willie Craven, a drugs dealer?
A Santa Claus costume
A snowman costume
A reindeer costume
Where did the 1983 movie 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence' take place?
In a Japanese prison camp in 1942
In a French town in 1945
In a British school in 1935
In the 1996 movie 'Jingle all the Way' what present did Howard Langston desperately try to get for his son on Christmas Eve?
A Turbo Man action figure
A Superman action figure
A Dynamo Man action figure
Who played Howard Langston, the leading role in the 1996 movie 'Jingle all the Way'?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Clint Eastwood
Sylvester Stallone
In the 1993 film 'Sleepless in Seattle' what did Sam Baldwin talk about on the radio on Christmas Eve?
His perfect marriage to Maggie, who had died
His work problems
His health issues
In the 1941 film 'Citizen Kane' what was the Christmas present given to Charles Foster Kane by his guardian, Thatcher?
A sled
A bicycle
A train set
In the classic novel 'A Christmas Carol' how many ghosts appeared to Ebenezer Scrooge?
4
3
2
Who wrote the classic novel 'A Christmas Carol'?
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
Sir Walter Scott
In the classic novel 'A Christmas Carol' what was the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's business partner who had died 7 years earlier?
Jacob Marley
Bob Cratchit
Mr. Fezziwig
Who wrote the children's book 'The Polar Express'?
Chris Van Allsburg
Roald Dahl
Beatrix Potter
When was the children's book 'The Polar Express' published?
1985
1885
2005
The classic children's book 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus' was written by Frank L Baum. Which other, more famous, story did he write?
The Wizard of Oz
The Hobbit
Little Women
In which year was 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus' by Frank L Baum published?
1902
2002
1978
The poem ''Twas the night before Christmas' by Clement Clarke Moore is also known by which other name?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Patrick
A Visit from St. Stephen
Who wrote the children's book 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?
Dr. Seuss
Chris Van Allsburg
Maurice Sendak
In the children's book 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', where did the Grinch live?
Mount Crumpit
Mount Crimble
Mount Cramp
The children's story 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' by E.T.A. Hoffman was turned into a ballet by which famous composer?
Tchaikovsky
Bach
Cole Porter
Who wrote children's fairy tale 'The Little Match Girl'?
Hans Christian Anderson
The Brothers Grimm
J.R.R. Tolkien
The poem 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' by Dylan Thomas describes a boy's idyllic childhood Christmas. Where is Wales?
Great Britain
France
Canada
The novel 'Skipping Christmas' is by which famous author?
John Grisham
Robert Harris
John Steinbeck
What were the names of the main characters in John Grisham's novel 'Skipping Christmas'?
Luther and Nora Krank
Martin and Celia Krantz
Henry and Nora Krink
What word completes these lines from Clement Clarke More's poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'?\n\n"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a ____."
Mouse
Louse
Grouse
Which word completes this line from Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Christmas in India'\n\n"Dim dawn behind the tamarisks - the sky is ____-yellow"
Saffron
Golden
Mellow
What was the name of the marine who wrote the poem 'Merry Christmas My Friend' in 1986?
Marine Lance Corporal James M Schmidt
Marine Lance Corporal Michael J Smith
Marine Lance Corporal John Smithson
Complete the line from the poem 'Merry Christmas My Friend' by Marine LCpl James M Schmidt?\n\n"Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, in a one bedroom house made of ____"
Plaster and stone
Mortar and stone
Concrete and stone
Why was the poem 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' originally written?
For a department store Santa to give away to children
For a soft drink commercial
For the soundtrack of the movie of the same name
In the song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' what did Rudolph have?
A very shiny nose
A fine set of antlers
Big brown eyes
What occasion was the song 'Jingle Bells' originally written for?
Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Year
In the song 'Jingle Bells' what is it fun to ride in?
A one horse open sleigh
A reindeer pulled sleigh
Santa's magic sleigh
What was the original title of the song 'Little Drummer Boy'?
Carol of the Drum
Rum Pum Pum
Come They Told Me
In the Christmas song 'Little Drummer Boy' how many times is the phrase 'rum pum pum pum' repeated?
21
12
15
In the Song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' what did my true love send to me on the first day of Christmas?
A partridge in a pear tree
A turtle dove
A French hen
How many gifts in total were received in the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'?
364
220
12
What is 'The Christmas Song' often better known as?
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
White Christmas
Away in a Manger
Which 2 words complete these lines from 'The Christmas Song'?\n\n"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ____ ____ nipping at your nose"
Jack Frost
White mice
North wind
Which 2 words complete the first line of a popular Irving Berlin song?\n\n"I'm dreaming of a ____ ____"
White Christmas
New bathroom
Snowy Christmas
In the song 'White Christmas' what were children listening for?
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
To hear footsteps in the snow
To hear reindeer in the snow
What is missing in this line from the Christmas song 'Winter Wonderland'?\n\n"Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, in the lane, ____ is glistening"
Snow
A star
Ice
Where would you have been walking in a popular song from 1934?
A winter wonderland
On Broadway
Along the avenue
Where does the the song 'Auld Lang Syne', written by Robert Burns, come from?
Scotland
France
Australia
In which film was the popular song 'Let it Snow' used?
Die Hard
White Christmas
Gremlins
In the song 'Let it Snow' what was the weather outside?
Frightful
Delightful
Spiteful
Which of the following completes these lines from the song 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'?\n\n"Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light, from now on your troubles will be _______"
Out of sight
Put to rights
Made more light
When was the song 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' composed?
1943
1987
1921
In the 'Christmas Song', also known as 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire', what are folks dressed up like?
Eskimos
Santas
Elves
In which of the following movies was the song 'White Christmas' NOT used?
It's a Wonderful Life
Holiday Inn
White Christmas
In the 1948 song 'All I want for Christmas' by Don Gardner, what did Don want?
Two front teeth
A new wig
A pretty girl
In the 1948 song 'All I want for Christmas' by Don Gardner which of the following reasons was NOT given for wanting his two front teeth?
Being able to eat his Christmas dinner
Being able to wish you Merry Christmas
Being able to whistle
Who first recorded the song 'Frosty the Snowman'?
Gene Autry
Dean Martin
Frank Sinatra
In the song 'Frosty the Snowman', how did the children make Frosty come to life?
They put a magic hat on his head
They asked Santa Claus
They used a magic carrot for his nose
What Christmas song contains these lyrics?\n\n"O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way"
Jingle Bells
Little Drummer Boy
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
In the 1953 song 'Santa Baby' which of the following was not on the singer's list for Santa?
A necklace
A sable
A yacht
Which phrase completes these lines from the song 'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer'?\n\n"Better watch out for yourselves, they should never give a license to a man who _______"
Drives a sleigh and plays with elves
Dresses up in red and plays the fool
Can't see Grannies in the road
What was the 1953 song 'I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas' used as a fund-raiser for?
To buy a hippo for Oklahoma zoo
To protect hippos in Africa
To send hippo toys to orphans
Which of the following toys are NOT mentioned in the 1934 song 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'?
Little tin horns and little toy drums
Boats and Kiddie cars
Teddy bears and Barbie dolls
Which 2 words are missing from these lines from the song 'Jingle Bell Rock'?\n\n"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, jingle bells _____ and jingle bells _____"
Swing, ring
Clang, bang
Ding, ping
In which film did the song 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas' appear?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Die Hard
White Christmas
Which store commissioned the song 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' to promote their Christmas card?
Saks Fifth Avenue
Bloomingdale's
Lord & Taylor
Which word completes these lines from 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'?\n\n"You better watch out\nYou better not ____"
Cry
Pout
Shout
What is the second line of the Christmas carol 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing'?
Glory to the newborn King
Wonderful news we bring
A newborn King we bring
In the Christmas carol 'Deck the Halls' what were the halls decked with?
Boughs of holly
Branches of ivy
Twigs of mistletoe
What words complete the first line of the carol 'O Holy Night'?\n\n"O Holy Night! _________"
The stars are brightly shining
The moon is brightly shining
The sun is brightly shining
Which word completes these lines from the well known carol 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'?\n\n"Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting _____"
Light
Stars
Glory
Which line is repeated twice at the end of the first verse of the carol 'Silent Night'?
Sleep in heavenly peace
Christ, the Savior is born
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Which word completes these lines from the well known Christmas carol 'Away in a Manger'?\n\n"Away in a manger, no _____ for His bed"
Crib
Hay
Cot
Which word completes the title of this well known Christmas carol 'Angels from the _______ of Glory'
Realms
Kingdom
State
Which word completes the title of this famous Christmas carol? 'Hark! The _______ Angels Sing'
Herald
Guardian
Mighty
Which word completes the first line of the well known nursery rhyme and Christmas carol 'Christmas is Coming'?\n\n"Christmas is coming, the ______ are getting fat"
Geese
Swans
Ducks
Complete the title of the 1998 Christmas comedy film '______ Saves Christmas'?
Ernest
Susan
Steve
The 1864 carol 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' was based on a poem by which famous American author?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
John Greenleaf Whittier
Edgar Allan Poe
Which singer included the carol 'O Holy Night' on her 1994 album 'Merry Christmas'?
Mariah Carey
Bette Midler
Randy Crawford
Which word completes this line from the Christmas carol 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'?\n\n"Oh, bring us a ______ pudding"
Figgy
Christmas
Rice
Which word completes the title of this well known Christmas carol? 'O Come All Ye ________'
Faithful
Angels
Heralds
Which place completes the title of this well known carol? 'O Little Town of ________'
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Which word completes the title of this spiritual Christmas carol? 'Go Tell it on the ____________'
Mountain
Hilltop
Prairie
When was the well known carol 'Away in a Manger' first published?
1885
1956
1701
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol? 'Joy to the _____'
World
King
Lord
The carol 'What Child Is This?' was used on the soundtrack of which Christmas cartoon movie?
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Frosty the Snowman
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Which word completes this line of the well known Christmas carol 'The First Noel'?\n\n"The First Noel, the _______ did say"
Angels
Heralds
Children
Which word is missing from these lines from the song 'I'll be Home for Christmas'?\n\n"Please have snow and mistletoe, and _______ on the tree"
Presents
Baubles
Glitter
Which singer recorded the songs 'White Christmas' in 1942 and 'I'll be Home for Christmas' in 1943?
Bing Crosby
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Which word completes this line from the carol 'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear'?\n\n"It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious _______ of old"
Song
Voice
Sight
Who first recorded the Christmas song 'Mary's Boy Child' in 1956?
Harry Belafonte
Elvis Presley
Marvin Gaye
In the song 'Children, Go Where I Send Thee' each number had a biblical reference. What did the number 12 represent?
The apostles
The days of Christmas
The Commandments
In the Christmas carol 'Rise up Shepherd and Follow', what was the shepherd told to leave?
His sheep and lambs
His home and family
His father and mother
Which word completes the first line of the Christmas song 'I Wonder as I Wander'?\n\n"I wonder as I wander out under the ____"
Sky
Heavens
Stars
Which of the following singers recorded the Christmas song 'I Saw Three Ships'?
Sting
Michael Jackson
Mariah Carey
Which of these singers has NOT recorded a version of the Christmas song 'Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!'?
Bing Crosby
Alyson Stoner
Doris Day
Which of these singers recorded a version of the Christmas hit 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' on her 2004 album 'What a Wonderful World'
LeAnn Rimes
Doris Day
Beyonce
Who recorded a version of the country music classic 'Blue Christmas' in 1957?
Elvis Presley
Johnny Cash
Patsy Cline
What is the first line of the popular Christmas song 'Sleigh Ride'?
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
Outside the snow is falling
Complete this line from the Christmas song 'Winter Wonderland'?\n\n"In the meadow we can build a _______"
Snowman
House
Cabin
Who released the song 'Cherry Cherry Christmas' from an album of the same name in 1999?
Neil Diamond
Garth Brookes
Amy Grant
In the song 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas' who wished for "dolls that will talk and will go for a walk"?
Janice and Jen
Clarice and Jen
Maurice and Jen
In the well known 1934 Christmas song where is Santa Claus coming to?
Town
Work
Dinner
Who wrote the song 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' in 1971?
John Lennon
Neil Diamond
Cole Porter
On which 1998 Celine Dion album did 'O Holy Night' appear?
These Are Special Times
Unison
The Colour of My Love
Who sang 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' with Bruce Springsteen for an Asbury Park, New Jersey reunion concert in 2003?
Bon Jovi
Sting
Michael Jackson
In which film, starring Robert De Niro, was the song 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' included?
Goodfellas
The Godfather
Pulp Fiction
A version of 'Jingle Bell Rock' was recorded in 1968 but was not released until 1992. Who recorded it?
Bill Haley & His Comets
Buddy Holly
Chubby Checker
Which unlikely duo sang 'Little Drummer Boy' together in 1977?
Bing Crosby and David Bowie
Johnny Mathis and Alice Cooper
Perry Como and James Brown
The Christmas song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' was first recorded by Gene Autry in 1949. By what name was Gene Autry also known?
The Singing Cowboy
The Crooning Cowboy
The Country Boy
In a music video for the Mariah Carey song 'All I Want for Christmas is You', her husband, Tommy Mottola, made a cameo appearance as who?
Santa Claus
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Which band recorded the song 'Fairytale of New York' in 1987?
The Pogues
Oasis
Metallica
The song 'Do They Know its Christmas' was written in 1984 to raise money for relief of the famine in Ethiopia and was released by which group?
Band Aid
Oasis
The Rolling Stones
Which color Christmas did Elvis Presley sing about in 1957?
Blue
Red
Gold
Which word completes the title of this 1988 Chris Rea song? 'Driving ______ for Christmas'
Home
Away
Back
Which sort of Christmas did New Kids on the Block NOT sing about on their 1989 Christmas album?
Happy, Happy Christmas
Funky, Funky Christmas
Merry, Merry Christmas
Who released her version of 'Gee Whiz, it's Christmas' in 2008?
Suzanna Chofel
Sarah McLachlan
JoJo
Which rapper sang his version of the classic carol 'Deck the Halls' on the 'Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson' in 2006?
RZA
Jay-Z
2Pac
Which repeated words complete the first line of the song 'Please Come Home for Christmas'?\n\n"Bells will be ringing this ____ ____ New Years"
Sad sad
Happy happy
Bad bad
Which famous singing duo first recorded the song 'Merry Christmas, Darling' in 1970?
Karen and Richard Carpenter
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
Daryl Hall and John Oates
Which of the following songs was NOT on the Wilson Phillips 2010 album 'Christmas in Harmony'?
White Christmas
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
Silent Night
What was Sam Fogelberg's song 'Same Old Lang Syne' about?
Meeting a former love on a snowy Christmas Eve
Returning to his family at New Year
Being in another country at Christmas
What is the FIRST line of Faith Hill's Christmas song 'A Baby Changes Everything'?
Teenage girl, much too young
Shepherds all gather 'round
My whole life has turned around
For which company did Train record the Christmas song 'Shake Up Christmas' in 2010?
Coca Cola
Pepsi
MacDonald's
Which word is missing from this line of the song 'Coming Home for Christmas'?\n\n"Hang the ________ by the fire's glow, put the angel on the tree."
Mistletoe
Ivy
Holly
Which of the following is the FIRST line of the Goo Goo Dolls song 'Better Days'?
And you asked me what I want this year
I need some place simple where we could live
I wish everyone was loved tonight
In the song 'A Holly Jolly Christmas' recorded by Burl Ives what are you urged to have a cup of?
Cheer
Tea
Joy
Which Christmas song recorded by Daryl Hall and John Oates got to number 1 in the charts in 2006?
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Silent Night
Driving Home for Christmas
What was the name of Santa's version of 'Is This the Way to Amarillo' released in 2005?
Is This the Way to Santa's Grotto
Is This the Way to Sacramento
Is This the Way to Acapulco
Josh Groban recorded the Christmas song 'Believe' for which animated film?
The Polar Express
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
What word completes these lines from Jim Brickman's 'Sending You a Little Christmas'?\n\n"So I'm sending you a little Christmas, wrapped up with _____"
Love
String
Care
What is the next line in Barry Manilow's Christmas song 'Christmas is Just Around the Corner'?\n\n"Christmas is just around the corner, Christmas - you feel it in the air"
Better write all your letters to Santa
Better let Santa know what you want
Better buy all your presents
Which word completes the title of the N Sync song 'You Don't Have to be _______ on Christmas'?
Alone
Home
Unhappy
What was the name of the Christmas single released by Justin Bieber in 2011?
Mistletoe
Snow
Angel
The song 'Last Christmas' has been recorded by many artists but which UK group originally recorded it in 1984?
Wham!
Duran Duran
Oasis
Who recorded the song 'Christmas Tonight' with Hilary Scott in 2010?
Dave Barnes
David Martin
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood released a version of 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' in 2008 but how did she rise to fame?
She won 'American Idol' in 2005
She won 'America's Got Talent' in 2007
She won 'So You Think You Can Dance' in 2005
What is the first line from the popular song 'Sleigh Ride'?
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Just see those sleighs are coming
Just hear those children laughing
Who recorded the Christmas song 'Feliz Navidad' in 1970?
Jose Feliciano
Bobby Capo
Harry Nilsson
Which heavy metal band recorded a version of 'O Come All Ye Faithful' and other Christmas carols in 2006?
Twisted Sister
Metallica
Van Halen
Who recorded the 2008 song 'White is in the Winter Night'?
Enya
Bianca Ryan
Aimee Mann
Who recorded the song 'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer' in 1979?
Elmo 'n Patsy
Bill Withers
Frank Sinatra
Complete the line from the 1973 Christmas song 'Merry Xmas Everybody' by English band Slade?\n\n"Does your granny always tell ya, that the old _______ are the best"
Songs
Films
Men
Who originally recorded the Christmas hit 'Santa Baby' in 1953?
Eartha Kitt
Madonna
Hank Williams
Which of the following is NOT a retail industry term for a Christmas shopping day?
Blue Tuesday
Black Friday
Green Monday
Which word completes the title of this Christmas song, written in 1934 and covered by over 150 artists since? 'Winter _________'
Wonderland
Dream
Time
In which year was the famous Christmas song 'Mary's Boy Child' first released?
1956
1933
1998
Bob Rivers recorded a parody of the famous song 'The Christmas Song' in 2000. What was the title?
Chipmunks Roasting on an Open Fire
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
Chicken Roasting on an Open Fire
When did Brenda Lee first record the famous Christmas song 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'?
1958
1972
1984
The melody used for the popular song 'When a Child is Born' was originally recorded by Ciro Dammicco and named 'Soleado'. What nationality was Ciro Dammicco?
Italian
Mexican
French
Which word completes the title of this Cliff Richard song? 'Mistletoe and ______'
Wine
Eggnog
Presents
In 1970 Rankin-Bass produced an hour-long animated television special called 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' based on the song of that name. Who was the narrator?
Fred Astaire
Bing Crosby
Walter Matthau
Celine Dion released a French version of which well known Christmas song under the title 'Pere Noel arrive ce soir' in 1981?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Santa Claus Arrives This Evening
Father Christmas is Coming
In the well known song 'Winter Wonderland' how many times is the word 'Christmas' used?
It isn't used
Five times
Eight times
In Britney Spear's 2000 song 'My Only Wish (This Year)', what did she wish for?
Someone to love
A Ferrari
A happy holiday
Which British singer-songwriter released the song 'Christmas Day' in 2000?
Dido
Madonna
Gabrielle
Who included the song 'Merry Christmas, Baby' on her 2000 album 'My Kind of Christmas'?
Christina Aguilera
Britney Spears
Diana Ross
What was included in the Christmas list in the song 'Grown-Up Christmas List', a version of which was recorded by Amy Grant in 1992?
Good things for humanity
Money
Someone to love
Which band released the song 'Christmas Wrapping' in 1981?
The Waitresses
The Hairdressers
The Chefs
Which word completes the name of the heavy metal band who recorded a version of the famous carol 'Oh Come All Ye Faithful' in 2006? 'Twisted _________'
Sister
Mother
Aunt
Which word completes the title of the rock band who recorded a version of 'All I Want for Christmas is You'? 'My _________ Romance'
Chemical
Physical
Mathematical
Which band included the song 'Christmas Time In Tinseltown' on their album 'Everything You Want for Christmas' in 2004?
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Hipster Daddy-O and the Handgrenades
The song 'A Great Big Sled' was released in 2006 by which rock band?
The Killers
The Slayers
The Murderers
In the 2008 Christmas episode of ER, what did Frank, Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Wade accidentally get in their cake?
Cannabis
Brandy
A toe nail
What word is missing from the title of this 2008 Christmas episode of Monk? 'Mr. Monk and the _________'
Miracle
Baby
Lady
What happened at the end of the 2009 Christmas episode of Desperate Housewives?
A light aircraft crashed into the Wisteria Lane Christmas party
The Santa at the Wisteria Lane Christmas party ran amok with a knife
A truck crashed into the Wisteria Lane Christmas party
What is the missing word in this title of the 1980 'Hart to Hart' TV Christmas special? 'Tis the Season to be _________'
Murdered
Merry
Jolly
What is the missing word in this title of the 2008 'House' TV Christmas Special? 'Joy to the _______'
World
People
Doctors
What is the missing word in this title of the 2003 'Frasier' TV Christmas Special? '______ Holidays'
High
Seattle
Happy
What is the missing word in this title of the 2002 'Friends' TV Christmas Special? 'The One with Christmas in ______'
Tulsa
Florida
Chicago
What is the missing word in this title of the 2010 'The Office' TV Christmas Special? '________ Christmas'
Classy
Office
Working
What is the missing word in this title of the 2010 'The Simpsons' TV Christmas Special? 'The ______ Before Christmas'
Fight
Night
Flight
What is the missing word in this title of the 2007 'American Dad' TV Christmas Special? 'The Most _______ Christmas Ever'
Adequate
Wonderful
Awful
Which 1952 Christmas best-seller was the first toy to be advertised on TV?
Mr. Potato Head
Barbie
Lego
Which unlikely toy was the Christmas best-seller in 1975?
Pet Rock
Old Rope
Pet Rat
Which Christmas best-selling toy was featured in a 2000 stamp series celebrating the 80's?
Cabbage Patch Dolls
Game Boy
Mr. Potato Head
In which year was the Game Boy the best-selling Christmas toy?
1991
1976
1983
In which year was Tickle Me Elmo the best-selling Christmas toy?
1996
2010
1978
What was the best-selling toy for Christmas 1998?
Furby
Zhu Zhu Pet
Playstation 3
The Playstation 3 was such a big seller for Christmas 2006 that one man reputedly did what to reduce the line of people waiting to buy them?
Bought the others in the line coffee spiked with laxatives
Pressed the fire alarm
Paid the others in the line $100 each to go away
The best-selling Christmas toy in 2009 was the Zhu Zhu Pet. What was a Zhu Zhu Pet?
A robotic hamster toy
A talking monkey toy
A small furry dog on rollers
The Atari video computer system was the best-selling toy at Christmas in 1979. There were 32 games available including the first video game licensed from a movie franchise. What was the movie?
Superman
Jaws
Flash Gordon
The best-selling toy line Sylvanian Families changed its name in 1993. What was the new name?
Calico Critters
Muslin Mates
Felt Families
What word is missing from the name of a 1988 best-selling Christmas toy? '________ Proton Pack'?
Ghostbusters
Superman
Transformers
In which year was the game Mousetrap the best-selling Christmas toy?
1963
1990
1984
Lego building sets are best-selling Christmas toys but in which country were they first produced?
Denmark
England
Australia
The Teddy Bear is a traditional Christmas present. The name was inspired by an incident involving which American President?
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Barbie is a popular Christmas present but what is her boyfriend called?
Ken
Kevin
Keith
A best-selling Christmas toy, in which year were the first Star Wars action figures produced?
1977
1983
1971
Masters of the Universe action figures were best-selling Christmas toys for many years but when were they first created?
1981
1990
1975
Beanie Babies were a Christmas beat-selling toy during the 1990's. Which of the following was NOT one of the original Beanie Babies characters launched in 1993?
Doris the Dolphin
Splash the Whale
Chocolate the Moose
When was the popular Christmas toy Magna Doodle invented?
1974
1934
1984
Transformers action figures are popular Christmas toys but what are the groups of heroes and villains called?
Autobots and Decepticons
Herobots and Villicons
Transbots and Decepticons
A perennial Christmas favorite is the Rubik's Cube. How many different colors are used for the squares?
Six
Eight
Four
Which famous actor was born on Christmas Day in 1899?
Humphrey Bogart
Bob Hope
Cary Grant
Which famous actress, who came to prominence for her role in the movie 'Carrie', was born on Christmas Day in 1949?
Sissy Spacek
Jane Fonda
Susan Sarandon
Which American Football player, who plays for the Seattle Seahawks, was born on Christmas Day in 1980?
Marcus Trufant
Doug Baldwin
Leroy Hill
Which American Football player, who has played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, was born on Christmas Day in 1982?
Shawn Andrews
Peyton Manning
Deion Sanders
Which basketball player, who plays for the Los Angeles Clippers, was born on Christmas Day 1988?
Eric Gordon
Jeremy Evans
Robert Vaden
Which famous crooner, who was born in 1917, died on Christmas Day 1995?
Dean Martin
Frank Sinatra
Matt Monro
Which actor, who died on Christmas Day 1946, was famous for quotes such as: 'A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her'?
W.C. Fields
Leonard 'Chico' Marx
Oliver Hardy
Which American musician who died on Christmas Day 2006, was also known as the 'Godfather of Soul'?
James Brown
Otis Redding
Ray Charles
Which singer and actress, who died on Christmas Day 2008, played Catwoman in the TV series Batman from 1967?
Eartha Kitt
Mae West
Nina Simone
Which Head of State of the Soviet Union resigned on Christmas Day 1991?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Leonid Brezhnev
Andrei Gromyko
Captain William Mynors named which island in the Indian Ocean when he sailed past it on December 25th 1643.
Christmas Island
Noel Island
Bethlehem Island
Which river did General Washington cross during the War of Independence on Christmas Day 1776?
Delaware
Hudson
Missouri
Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in the year 800 A.D.?
Charlemagne
Charles I
Julius Caesar
Which astronauts gave a Christmas reading while orbiting the Moon in Apollo 8 on Christmas Eve 1968?
Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins
Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt
What is the name of the National March of America composed on Christmas Day 1896 by John Philip Sousa?
Stars & Stripes Forever
The Star Spangled Banner
The Liberty Bell
Which of the following American states was NOT among the first to observe Christmas as a holiday in 1831?
Kansas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Which Christmas Parade was first televised in 1983?
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Santa Claus Parade
New York Christmas Parade
Hirohito became Emperor of which country on Christmas Day 1926?
Japan
India
China
Which animated Walt Disney movie was released on Christmas Day 1963?
The Sword in the Stone
Toy Story
Bambi
Which cosmetics empire founder, who died in 1965, was born on Christmas Day 1870?
Helena Rubinstein
Estee Lauder
Elizabeth Arden
Which American bandleader, who died in 1994, was born on Christmas Day 1907?
Cab Calloway
Glen Miller
Count Basie
What was the name of the President of Egypt born on Christmas Day 1918?
Anwar Sadat
Nelson Mandela
Hirohito
Which famous silent movie star, whose films include 'The Gold Rush' and 'Modern Times', died on Christmas Day 1977?
Charlie Chaplin
Buster Keaton
Harold Lloyd
What was Conrad Hilton, who was born on Christmas Day 1887, most famous for?
Hotels
Cruise ships
Race horses
Clara Barton, who was born on Christmas Day 1821, was the founder of which humanitarian organization?
American Red Cross
Save the Children
International Medical Corps
The famous scientist Isaac Newton was born on Christmas Day in which year?
1642
1904
1256
Which American film producer responsible for the creation of characters such as Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny, died on Christmas Day 1949?
Leon Schlesinger
Walt Disney
Fritz Lang
Which blonde movie actress born on 1906, whose films included 'The Blue Veil' and 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' died on Christmas Day 1979?
Joan Blondell
Elizabeth Taylor
Vivien Leigh
Carlos Andres Perez who died on Christmas Day 2010 was President of which country?
Venezuela
Norway
Iran
Filbert Pudding is a traditional Christmas food, but what is a filbert?
A nut
A soft fruit
A vegetable
Honey Flummery is a traditional Christmas delicacy, but what is it?
A dessert
A rum-based drink
A hard candy
Which striped candy, traditionally hung on Christmas trees, originated in 17th century Europe?
Candy canes
Candy sticks
Sweet canes
Which red berry is traditionally served as a sauce with Christmas dinner?
Cranberry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Which traditional Christmas sauce did General Ulysses S. Grant order to be served to troops during the siege of Petersburg in 1864?
Cranberry sauce
Tomato sauce
Barbecue sauce
Which traditional Christmas drink is made from milk, egg, sugar and spices to which alcohol may be added?
Eggnog
Milknog
Eggpeg
Turkey is a traditional Christmas food and the female is called a hen, but which of the following is NOT a name for a male turkey?
A buck
A tom
A gobbler
Gluehwein is traditional at Christmas in many parts of the world, but what is it?
A warm drink of wine and spices
A thick sweet dessert
A rum cocktail
Lefse is a traditional Christmas food which originated in Norway, but what is it?
A flat-bread
A dish made with sardines
A sweet cake
Fruitcakes are traditionally eaten in many parts of the world at Christmas, but what are they called in England?
Christmas cakes
Yule logs
Santa cakes
Bacalao a la vizcaina is popular dish in Mexico on Christmas Eve, but what is bacalao?
A dish made with dried, salted cod
A beef and rice dish
A spicy chicken dish
Gingerbread is a traditional Christmas treat, but which fairy tale includes a gingerbread house?
Hansel and Gretel
Sleeping Beauty
Cinderella
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas treat in many countries. What are the main ingredients of marzipan?
Powdered sugar and almonds
Powdered sugar and cherries
Powdered sugar and pecan nuts
In the United Kingdom what name is given to the traditional Christmas food of sausages wrapped in bacon?
Pigs in a blankets
Pork rolls
Piggy rolls
Champagne is a traditional Christmas drink, but where is the region of Champagne?
France
Chile
Australia
Which dessert, a speciality of Southern United States cuisine, consists mainly of corn syrup and nuts in a pastry base?
Pecan Pie
Filbert Pudding
Walnut Dessert
Which traditional Christmas dessert completes these lines from the song 'Sleigh Ride'?\n\n"When they pass around the chocolate and the _______ pie"
Pumpkin
Pecan
Cherry
Nuts are popular at Christmas time, but which of the following is actually a type of bean?
Peanuts
Walnuts
Brazil Nuts
Wisconsin stollen is a popular Christmas food, but what is it?
A cake containing dried fruit
A meatloaf
A crab soup
What is the traditional Christmas drink Eggnog called in Puerto Rico?
Coquito
Tequila
Calcutta
Where did the traditional Christmas drink punch originate?
India
Nepal
Bolivia
Dungeness crab is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve mainly in which US state?
California
Kansas
Florida
Which tasty, shaped Christmas biscuits come in box with a handle which can be hung from a Christmas tree?
Animal crackers
Ritz crackers
Cream crackers
Which word completes the name of this traditional Christmas candy? Alabama Pecan ________
Divinity
Delight
Nougat
On which day do many families traditionally enjoy Oyster Stew?
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Day
In the Ukraine, what does it mean if you find a spider's web in the house on Christmas morning?
You will be lucky
You will be unlucky
Your house needs cleaning
Posole, a spicy corn stew, is a traditional Christmas food in which state?
New Mexico
Alabama
Oregon
Lebkuchen is a traditional Christmas treat in some states, but what is lebkuchen?
A cookie resembling gingerbread
A cocktail made with whiskey
A salmon mousse
Which American state has biscochitos, cookies flavored with anise and cinnamon, as its official state cookie?
New Mexico
Ohio
California
Toutiere, a meat pie, is popular at Christmas in several northern states but where did it originally come from?
Quebec
Tibet
Mexico
What was outlawed in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
The celebration of Christmas
Eating turkey
Christmas decorations
When was Christmas declared a federal holiday?
June 26th 1870
December 20th 1657
April 10th 1900
In 1828 what did New York city council establish in response to a Christmas riot?
Police force
Insurance company
Fire service
Alabama declared Christmas a legal holiday in 1836, which of the following did NOT do the same in 1838?
Arizona
Louisiana
Arkansas
The New York Historical Society was founded in 1804. Who was adopted as its patron saint?
St. Nicholas
St. Patrick
St. George
In the first edition of Washington Irving's 'A History of New York', how did Saint Nicholas arrive in town?
He rode on a horse
He rode on an elephant
He flew in a balloon
In the first edition of Washington Irving's 'A History of New York' St. Nicholas arrived riding a horse. How did St. Nicholas arrive in the edition of 1812?
Riding over the trees in a wagon
Riding on a reindeer
Riding a horse
In 1841 J. W. Parkinson, a Philadelphia businessman, hired a man to dress up and climb the chimney of his store. What was the man dressed as?
Santa Claus
The Michelin Man
King Kong
In 1897 what did Francis P Church, Editor of the New York Sun print in response to a letter from an eight year-old girl, Virginia O'Hanlon, when she asked whether there was a Santa Claus?
"Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus"
"No Virginia, there is no Santa Claus"
"Nobody knows Virginia"
In which of the following places is Santa Claus traditionally NOT supposed to live?
The South Pole
Greenland
The North Pole
The Dutch celebrate Sint Nikolaas day in December. By which other name is Sint Nikolaas known in The Netherlands?
Sinterklaas
Sint Stephen
Sant Klaus
When was the Christmas tree introduced to America?
Late 19th Century
Mid 20th Century
Early 15th Century
In 1828 the poinsettia was brought to America from which country by Joel R. Poinsett?
Mexico
Egypt
China
Catholic priest, Gregory Keller, invented a machine to automate the production of which Christmas treat?
Candy canes
Gingerbread
Animal Crackers
Which of the following names was NOT considered by Robert L. May before deciding to name his creation Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Richard
Rollo
Reginald
Traditionally, in Pennsylvania, the Moravians build a landscape under the Christmas tree. What is this landscape called?
A putz
A pritz
A patz
In Hawaii how does Santa Claus traditionally arrive?
By boat
By airplane
On a horse
Where is the American National Christmas tree located?
Washington D.C.
New York
San Francisco
Which country has a Christmas parade called 'El Destile de Luces'?
Costa Rica
Canada
Norway
A huge Christmas star, first turned on in 1947, is on Flagstaff Mountain. Where is Flagstaff Mountain?
Near Boulder, Colorado
Near Washingon D.C.
Near Chicago
Where is the Mummers Parade held each New Year's Day?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
San Francisco, California
Denver, Colorado
Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration celebrated chiefly in Mexico and Guatemala, which begins December 16th and ends December 24th? In which country did Las Posadas originate?
Spain
France
Italy
When and where was the first commercial Christmas card produced?
1843 in London
1927 in New York
1820 in Tokyo
Gift giving was part of a Roman celebration which took place in December. What was the celebration called?
Saturnalia
Plutonalia
Jupiternalia
Which society named Santa Claus the patron saint of New York in 1809?
New York Historical Society
New York Christmas Society
New York Saints Society
Which United States President declared Christmas a Federal Holiday in 1870?
Ulysses S. Grant
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Andrew Johnson
In which year did Louis Prang introduce the Christmas card to America?
1875
1954
1803
Which U.S. facility provides information on Santa Claus' flight progress every Christmas Eve?
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
North American Flight Command (NAFC)
North American Sleigh Command (NASC)
In the story of the Nativity, which of the following was NOT a gift the Three Kings brought for the baby Jesus?
Silver
Gold
Myrrh
What is the name of the park in Washington D.C. in which the National Christmas tree is located?
The Ellipse
Cullen Park
Eagle Creek Park
From which century was the word Xmas widely used?
15th Century
20th Century
19th Century
What is it traditional to do under the mistletoe at Christmas?
Kiss
Sing
Dance
What was Ralph E. Morris' 1895 invention?
Miniature tree lights
Inflatable snowman
Artificial Christmas tree
Which U.S. President is thought to have had the first White House Christmas tree?
Franklin Pierce
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Since 1923, the National Christmas Tree on the White House lawn has been lit every year except one, when only the star on top was lit. What year was that?
In 1979 because of the hostages being held in Iran
In 1950 because of the start of the Korean War
In 1941 because of the bombing of Pearl Harbor
In 1963, why was the National Christmas tree lighting ceremony delayed until December 22nd?
Because of the 30 day mourning period for John F. Kennedy
Because of the death of Marilyn Monroe
Because of the Cuban Crisis
Who was St. Nicholas?
A fourth century bishop in Asia Minor, known for his generosity towards the poor
A sixth century hermit in England, known for his kindness to animals
A 13th century monk in France, known for his building of a cathedral
Of which of the following is St. Nicholas the patron saint?
Sailors
Animals
Cobblers
In 1931, what company started featuring Santa in their packaging and advertising at Christmas?
Coca-Cola
Pepsi-Cola
Hershey
How many reindeer are traditionally shown pulling Santa's sleigh?
8
7
6
In Europe why did people traditionally burn a Yule log at Christmas?
To bring prosperity and protect the household from evil
To make the house smell nice
To kill fleas
What country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
Canada
Norway
Egypt
A German tradition was to hide a type of food in a Christmas tree. The first person to find it gets a gift. What is the food that is hidden?
A pickle
An apple
A strudel
In which country is St. Basil associated with New Year?
Greece
Spain
Italy
In which country is Dominick the Christmas donkey?
Italy
Mexico
Australia
In Austria who is traditionally supposed to accompany Santa?
Krampus
Rudolph
Frosty
In which country does Le Pere Fouettard assist Santa in his work?
France
China
Latvia
In which country is Gryla traditionally supposed to punish naughty children at Christmas?
Iceland
Chile
New Zealand
In which country does 'Buon Natale' mean Merry Christmas?
Italy
United Kingdom
Germany
In which country might you hear the Christmas greeting 'Feliz Navidad'?
Mexico
Libya
Italy
In which country is 'Joyeux Noel' a Christmas greeting?
France
Argentina
Turkey
In Hawaii what does 'Mele Kalikimaka' mean?
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
Season's Greetings
Christmas Crackers are traditional in the United Kingdom, but what is a Christmas Cracker?
A decorated tube containing a gift, which when pulled apart makes a noise
A type of decorated chocolate cookie
A type of firework
Traditionally how many days are there on an Advent Calendar?
24
31
12
A Christmas tree donated by the city of Oslo is sited in which London square each year?
Trafalgar Square
Times Square
Sloane Square
In what year did Hi-Sill Manufacturing Inc. become the first American gift wrap company?
1903
1876
1947
Why was parcel gift-wrapping difficult before 1930?
Scotch tape wasn't invented until then
Wrapping paper was like tissue paper until then
Wrapping paper was heavily taxed until then
What is Frankincense?
An aromatic tree resin
A precious metal
A type of animal horn
Wassail is an alcoholic English drink based on which fruit?
Apples
Pears
Oranges
Boxing Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom and several other countries. On which day does Boxing Day fall?
26th December
24th December
31st December
When is the song 'Auld Lang Syne' traditionally sung?
At midnight on New Year's Eve
At midnight on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Day
Which movie appears on TV more than any other Christmas film?
It's a Wonderful Life
Die Hard
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Which of the following berries is NOT poisonous?
Mistletoe
Holly
Ivy
What did the British 'Holidays and Fasting Act' of 1551 decree?
That everyone should attend a Christian church on Christmas Day
That nobody should attend church on Christmas Day
That nobody could eat on Christmas Day
In which of the following is there NOT a place called Noel?
Delta County, Michigan
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
McDonald County, Missouri
In which of the following states is there NOT a place called 'Santa Claus'?
Texas
Arizona
Georgia
Which of the following is NOT a traditional name for one of Santa's reindeer?
Eros
Cupid
Blitzen
In the poem by Clement C. Moore 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' one of Santa's reindeer is called Donder. By which name is he more commonly known?
Donner
Dunner
Danner
Which of the following reindeer does NOT appear in the poem by Clement C. Moore 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'?
Rudolph
Vixen
Dasher
Rudolph was created in 1939. Before then what were Santa's reindeer traditionally called?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
Flasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Eros, Donner and Blitzen
Dasher, Thrasher, Crasher, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
The Christmas Mountains in New Brunswick, Canada were named after which Christmas characters?
The names of Santa's reindeer
The ghosts in the Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol'
Characters from the movie 'It's a Wonderful Life'
In the 1997 children's book and 1999 television special entitled 'Olive, the Other Reindeer', what was Olive?
A dog
A buffalo
A cat
L. Frank Baum's 1902 story 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus' included a list of ten reindeer. Their names were Flossie, Glossie, Racer, Pacer, Fearless, Peerless, Ready, Steady, Feckless, and ?
Speckless
Clueless
Spot
At the end L. Frank Baum's 1902 story 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus' Santa Claus took on four deputies. What were their names?
Wisk the Fairy, Peter the Knook, Kilter the Pixie and Nuter the Ryl
Pisky the Fairy, Paul the Knook, Helter the Pixie and Ruter the Ryl
Whiskey the Fairy, Patrick the Knook, Trixie the Pixie and Jill the Ryl
Which organization produced the first charity Christmas card in 1949?
UNICEF
Oxfam
American Red Cross
When Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, died what did he will to his friend who was born on Christmas Day?
His November 13th birthday
A first edition of 'Treasure Island'
His house
In Russia who brings gifts for children at Christmas?
Babushka
Vladimir
Coppelia
Who, it is thought, was 'Good' King Wenceslas?
A Duke of Bohemia
A King of Sweden
A British Lord
What do Christians living on the plains of India use for Christmas trees?
Banana and Mango trees
Fir trees
They don't have Christmas trees
Where and when was the first documented use of a Christmas tree?
Estonia in 1441
Hungary in 1716
Austria in 1826
In Italian tradition who delivers presents to children on the Epiphany Eve?
Befana
Claudia
Gretel
In Russia and Eastern Europe, Ded Moroz delivers gifts for children at Christmas. What does Ded Moroz mean?
Grandfather Frost
Father Snow
Uncle Icicle
Where is the North Pole?
In the Arctic Ocean
Greenland
Antarctica
Who said the following?\n\n"A good conscience is a continual Christmas"
Benjamin Franklin
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Who said the following?\n\n"Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own"
Ethel Merman
Mae West
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Who said the following?\n\n"Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart"
Washington Irving
Bing Crosby
Bill Gates
What word is missing in this quote from musician Clarence Clemons?\n\n"I wanted an electric train for Christmas but I got the ________ instead"
Saxophone
Roller Skates
BB Gun
Who said the following in a book by Charles Dickens?\n\n"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year"
Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'
Bumble in 'Oliver Twist'
Uriah Heep in 'David Copperfield'
Who wrote the following in a Christmas book?\n\n"Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store"
Dr. Seuss
Charles Dickens
John Grisham
Who said the following?\n\n"Now I'm an old Christmas tree, the roots of which have died. They just come along and, while the little needles fall off me, replace them with medallions"
Orson Welles
Bob Hope
Jimmy Durante
Who said the following?\n\n"That's the true spirit of Christmas; people being helped by people other than me"
Jerry Seinfeld
George Burns
Johnny Carson
Which writer, who wrote 'Charlotte's Web', said the following?\n\n"To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more difficult with every year"
E.B. White
J.R.R. Tolkien
Maureen Johnson
Which actor said the following?\n\n"Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won't make it 'white'."
Bing Crosby
Fred Astaire
John Wayne
Which actress said the following?\n\n"What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day."
Phyllis Diller
Myrna Loy
Greta Garbo
In 2010 how much was spent ONLINE in the holiday season by 23rd December?
$36.4 billion
$10.6 billion
$98.2 billion
What was the value of the 2010 pre-Christmas sales?
$584.3 billion
$120.8 billion
$200.3 billion
In the U.S., what is the name given to the day after Thanksgiving which officially kicks off the holiday shopping season?
Black Friday
White Monday
Green Tuesday
What is the name given to the first Monday after Thanksgiving which is known for online shopping sales?
Cyber Monday
Internet Monday
Online Monday
Black Friday is the name given to the day which kicks off the holiday shopping season because of the number of traffic accidents. Who first used the term?
The Philadelphia Police Department
The New York Fire Department
The Detroit Police Department
Approximately, how much would all 364 items in the popular song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' have cost to buy/hire in 2010?
$100,000
$2,000
$3,000,000
What was the top selling Christmas gift in 2010?
Gift Card
Book
CD
What is the last Saturday before Christmas called by the retail industry?
Super Saturday
Shopping Saturday
Sales Saturday
What was the name of the Grinch's dog in the movie 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?
Max
Barklay
Toto
What is the name of the family dog in 'The Simpsons'?
Santa's Little Helper
Snowflake
Rudolph
The people of which country traditionally hide their brooms on Christmas Eve?
Norway
Spain
Brazil
What do Czech single woman traditionally do on Christmas Eve to find out whether they will marry in the coming year?
Throw a shoe over their shoulder to see how it lands
Have their palms read
Spin a coin to see how it lands
In the past what were Japanese unmarried ladies over the age of 25 often called?
Unsold Christmas Cake
Old gingerbread
Uneaten turkey
In Britain and other countries Pantomime is an important part of the Christmas celebrations. What is Pantomime?
A musical comedy stage show
A mime show
A tragic play
Who helps Santa make toys?
Elves
Dwarves
Goblins
Where is Mr. Jingeling traditionally the "Keeper of the Keys" to Santa's workshop?
Cleveland, Ohio
Memphis, Tennessee
Carmel, California
The giant Christmas tree that stands on Boston Common each year is a gift from where in Canada?
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Edmonton Alberta
Winnipeg Manitoba
Which 1989 movie was about the mishaps of the Griswold family?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Santa Clause
In the 1996 Christmas movie 'Jingle All the Way' Arnold Schwarzenegger played a salesman, what did he sell?
Matresses
Cars
Toys
What was the name of the mean old man Lionel Barrymore played in 'It's a Wonderful Life'?
Mr. Potter
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Smith
What was the name of Martin Short's character in 'Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause'?
Jack Frost
Santa Claus
Rudolph
Who played the character Patch, the elf, in the 1985 movie 'Santa Claus'?
Dudley Moore
Kevin Spacey
Michael J. Fox
In the 2003 movie 'Bad Santa' what was the name of character who was Santa's Little Helper?
Marcus
Lucas
Adolphus
In 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', what animal was living in the Griswold's Christmas tree?
A squirrel
A chipmunk
A snake
In the 1990 movie 'Home Alone', what were the names of the two robbers?
Harry and Marv
Kevin and Henry
Calvin and Harry
In 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', the Grinch was in love with a girl from his childhood. What was her name?
Martha May
Ellie Fay
Greta May
In the 1984 film 'Gremlins', what movie were the Gremlins watching in the movie theatre?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Cinderella
Sleeping Beauty
In the 1966 animated TV special 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', who was the voice of the Grinch?
Boris Karloff
Peter Cushing
Christopher Lee
In the 1988 movie 'Scrooged' starring Bill Murray, what form did the Ghost of Christmas Past take?
Cab driver
School teacher
Lawyer
The song, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas', first appeared in which movie?
Meet Me In St Louis
White Christmas
Holiday Inn
Which movie, set at Christmas, starred Bruce Willis and was based on a book called 'Nothing Lasts Forever' by Roderick Thorp?
Die Hard
The Sixth Sense
Hudson Hawk
Which British film, starring Hugh Grant, included the song, 'Christmas Is All Around'?
Love Actually
Four Weddings and a Funeral
The Remains of the Day
In the 1984 film 'Gremlins', why did Kate Beringer hate Christmas?
Her father had died when he fell down the chimney dressed as Santa
She had been left alone at home by mistake when her parents went on holiday
She was a fan of the Grinch
What movie was about a girl called Susan who didn't believe in Santa Claus?
Miracle on 34th Street
It's a Wonderful Life
Holiday Inn
Which Christmas ballet features Clara, The Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King?
The Nutcracker
Sleeping Beauty
Swan Lake
Which 2001 movie begins with two people meeting in Bloomingdale's on Christmas Eve while buying gloves?
Serendipity
A Christmas Tale
Love Actually
What was the 1988 movie adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' which starred Bill Murray as Francis Xavier Cross called?
Scrooged
Ebenezer
Ghost
In the animated version of 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', what was the name of Rudolph's girlfriend?
Clarice
Doris
Clare
In the 1947 movie 'The Bishop's Wife', what was the name of the angel?
Dudley
Clarence
Henry
In the animated version of the 'Frosty the Snowman', what were Frosty's first words on coming to life?
Happy Birthday
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
In the 1947 movie 'Miracle on 34th Street' who played Susan Walker?
Natalie Wood
Elizabeth Taylor
Joan Carroll
Who played a drunken, dirty Santa, hiding meat under his beard, in the 1983 movie 'Trading Places'?
Dan Aykroyd
Eddie Murphy
Ralph Bellamy
In which 2003 Christmas movie did Edward Asner play a jolly Santa Claus?
Elf
The Santa Clause
Bad Santa
In the novel 'The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis, Santa Claus returned to Narnia when which character was losing the battle for control?
The White Witch
The Wicked Witch of the West
The White Lady
In the 1988 movie 'Die Hard', what Christmas present did Bruce Willis' character carry from the plane?
A teddy bear
A pair of skis
A snow globe
During filming of the 1946 movie 'It's a Wonderful Life', why was filming suspended for a day?
There was a outbreak of flu
There was a heatwave
There was a fight on set
Kris Kringle was the Santa at which New York store in the 1947 movie 'Miracle on 34th Street'?
Macy's
Bloomingdale's
Tiffany's
The movie 'Trading Places' was about two men whose lives were swapped in a bet between millionaire brothers. What was the bet?
$1
$1,000,000
$10
The movie 'Gremlins' contains the spectacular demise of town miser Mrs Deagle. How did she go?
She was launched from her rewired stairlift
She was run down by snow plough
She was electrocuted by Christmas tree lights
In the movie 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', what happened when Chevy Chase switched on the house decoration lights?
The power station had to turn on the emergency reactor
They spelt out a rude phrase
Overhead planes mistook the street for the airport
In the movie 'Home Alone', what did Kevin do to get rid of the burglars?
He rigged up his house with traps
He hired thugs to frighten them away
He pretended the house was haunted
Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics 'To save us all from Satan's power, when we were gone astray'?
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Away in a Manger
Once in Royal David's City
What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
White
Black
Red
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'Once in Royal ______ City'
David's
Peter's
Henry's
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'Good King _______'
Wenceslas
Stephen
David
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'Ding Dong ______ on High'
Merrily
Happily
Jollily
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'God _______ Ye Merry Gentlemen'
Rest
Save
Help
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'I Saw Three _____'
Ships
Kings
Birds
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'The Holly and the ______ '
Ivy
Mistletoe
Yew
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'We Three Kings of ________ Are'
Orient
Bethlehem
Germany
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'While _______ Watched'
Shepherds
Farmers
Hunters
Which word completes the title of this Christmas carol?\n\n'_____ from the Realms of Glory'
Angels
Kings
Knights
'Ave Maria' is a traditional Christmas carol. What does Ave Maria mean in English?
Hail Mary
Here's Mary
Hello Mary
In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' what were nine ladies doing?
Dancing
Singing
Laughing
In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' what were ten lords doing?
Leaping
Dancing
Jumping
In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' what were there five of?
Golden rings
French hens
Calling birds
In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' how many drummers were there?
Twelve
Eleven
Eight
In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' what sort of doves were there?
Turtle doves
Ringed doves
Collared doves
In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' what type of tree was the solitary partridge in?
Pear tree
Apple tree
Plum tree
According to the ICSC how many people were shopping in the USA on Christmas Eve 2010?
23 million
12 million
2 million
Which event reduced Super Saturday sales in the north-eastern United States by an estimated $2 billion in 2009?
A huge snowstorm
A tornado
A violent thunderstorm
In 2009 how much was spent online in the US on Green Monday?
$854 Million
$234 Million
$98 Million
In the story of the Nativity which of the following was NOT one of the three Kings?
Wenceslas
Melchior
Balthazar
Which of the following was NOT a ghost in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'?
Tiny Tim
Jacob Marley
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Christmas song 'Silver Bells' first appeared in which 1951 film?
The Lemon Drop Kid
Holiday Inn
White Christmas
Christmas Pudding is a traditional British dessert. What is Christmas pudding?
A steamed pudding made with dried fruit and nuts
A custard dessert served with cream
A pastry dish made with eggs and milk
Which Michael Jackson song was the UK Christmas number one in 1995?
Earth Song
Thriller
Billy Jean
In what city did the movie 'Miracle of 34th Street' take place?
New York
Washington D.C.
Miami
What color is the Grinch?
Green
Blue
Red
Traditionally what do children hang up for Santa to put presents in?
Stocking
Bag
Sack
Who starred in the 1994 movie 'Trapped in Paradise' about three criminals trapped by a snowstorm on Christmas Eve?
Nicholas Cage
John Travolta
Bruce Willis
In which year did President Calvin Coolidge start the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony?
1923
1915
1937
When did the Eisenhowers begin the tradition of the official White House Christmas card?
1953
1925
1947
Which President in 1981, authorized the first official White House ornament, copies of which were made available for purchase?
President Ronald Reagan
George Bush
Jimmy Carter
Scientists have calculated that Santa would have to visit how many homes a second to deliver all the world's presents on Christmas Eve, traveling at 650 miles a second?
822 homes
124 homes
2,300 homes
How many Christmas trees are produced each year in America?
Over 33 million
Nearly 20 million
Nearly 100 million
In 1999, residents of the state of Maine in America built the world's biggest ever snowman. How tall was he?
113ft tall
23ft tall
67ft tall
Which is the bestselling Christmas single ever, selling over 50 million copies worldwide since 1942?
Bing Crosby's White Christmas
Gene Autry's Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Bing Crosby's Silent Night
