The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
celebrate
birth
miracle
joy
What was the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” originally titled?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
On the Eve of Yuletide
Merry Christmas to All
A Christmas Eve Visitor
In what decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa Claus in advertisements?
1920's
1890's
1900's
1940's
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
1940's
1960's
1970's
1950's
In what country did the song Silent Night originate?
Austria
How were the writer of the story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the writer of the song Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer related?
cousins
brothers
husband/wife
father/son
What was the original title for the popular Christmas song Silver Bells, written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans?
Christmas Bells
Tinkle Bells
Christmas Day
Hear Them Ring
What northern US state holds the Guinness record for largest snowman?
Maine
What day is a close second and sometimes surpasses Black Friday for busiest brick and mortar shopping day of the year?
The last Saturday before Christmas (a.k.a Super Saturday)
The man who voiced the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was most famous for playing what popular Hollywood monster?
Boris Karloff, voiced the Grinch as well as playing Frankenstein’s monster in Frankenstein
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
4
What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
What's the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
Scott Calvin
