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  • True or false - Santa traditionally wore a white suit until Coca Cola changed it to red?
    False - it used to be green]
  • What is the name of the prince in Frozen?
    Hans
  • In which country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
    Japan
  • True or false - According to tradition your Christmas decorations should be down by New Year’s Day?
    False - it’s 5 January
  • What was Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made from?
    A corncob
  • Which animated film involves a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas?
    The Polar Express
  • True or false - the first Christmas card was sent in the year 1901?
    False - It was 1843
  • In "Home Alone," what are the names of the two burglars trying to break into Kevin McCallister's house?
    Harry and Marv
  • ‘Jingle Bells' was originally a song for what other holiday?
    Thanksgiving
  • Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
    Dancer, Dasher and Donner
  • What did Frosty the Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
    He began to dance around
  • What country is believed to have started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
    Germany
  • In Home Alone, how many brothers does Kevin have?
    Two - Buzz and Jeff
  • Where was St Nicholas born?
    Turkey
  • What are the three gifts the Three Wise Men brought for Jesus?
    Gold, frankincense and myrrh
  • What do children get from Santa if they’re on the “Naughty List”?
    A lump of coal
  • In “The Christmas Song,” who is seen kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe?
    Mommy
  • In Mean Girls, which Christmas song do the 'Plastics' get up on stage to perform?
    'Jingle Bell Rock'
  • Which horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas?
    Krampus
  • According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four food groups elves can eat?
    Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup
  • In the movie "Die Hard," what is the name of the building that is taken over by the bad guys on Christmas Eve?
    Nakatomi Plaza
  • In The Santa Clause, what makes Scott become Santa Clause?
    He commands the reindeer
    He puts on Santa’s suit
    He got stuck in the chimney
    He nearly killed Santa
  • Which Christmas ballet premiered in 1892?
    The Nutcracker
  • What influenced the classic shape of candy canes?
    It represents the shepherd’s crooks to capture the animals.
  • True or false - The King’s Speech is traditionally aired at 3pm on Christmas Day?
    True
  • Visions of what food danced in children’s heads as they slept, from the poem “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas?”
    Sugar plums
  • What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
    Oogie Boogie
  • True or false - A camel is said to have carried Mary on it’s back on the way to Bethlehem?
    False - it was said to be a donkey
  • What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
    A coin
  • Which comedy actor played Buddy from the Christmas film 'Elf'?
    Bill Murray
    Steve Martin
    Will Ferrell
    Adam Sandler
  • Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas, he’s going to have a …...... Christmas.
    Blue Christmas
  • What is the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
    The Griswolds
  • What are the colour of mistletoe berries?
    White
  • True or false - there were 250 gifts given in total in the ‘12 Days of Christmas’?
    False - there were 364
  • In which country did eggnog originate?
    Britain
  • The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what?
    Goose feathers
  • What Christmas song encourages you to "have a cup of cheer"?
    "Let It Snow. Let It Snow. Let It Snow."
  • Who is widely considered the King of Christmas music?
    Michael Buble
  • Which action movie from the 1980s takes place on Christmas Eve?
    Die Hard
  • In which century were Christmas crackers created?
    19th Century
  • What are the burglars in Home Alone known as?
    The Wet Bandits
    Silly Bandits
    Scarface Bandits
    Gold-Toothed Bandits
  • Christmas Island is a real place that belongs to which country?
    Australia
  • What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
    Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
  • Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
    Cupid
  • In the film 'Love Actually', who played the British Prime Minister?
    Hugh Grant
    Liam Neeson
    Colin Firth
    Billy Bob Thornton
  • What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
    Max
  • In which film is Tim Allen forced to take the place of Father Christmas after he accidently kills Santa?
    Scrooged
    The Santa Clause
    Elf
    The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • In Home Alone 2, who does Kevin run into in the hotel lobby?
    Donald Trump
  • Who wrote, “Christmas doesn’t come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?”
    Dr. Seuss
  • How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
    Feliz Navidad
  • In North America, what’s another name for wild reindeer?
    Caribou
  • In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of “The Code of Elves?”
    Treat every day like Christmas
  • Which popular phrase was made popular by Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”?
    Bah humbug!
  • Which plant, often given as a gift at this time of year, is known as the Christmas Flower?
    Poinsettia
  • In Canada, which holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas?
    Boxing Day - same as Australia
  • Stollen is a traditional fruit cake in which country?
    Germany
  • According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
    Eight maids a-milking
  • What are the names of Santa’s reindeer?
    Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer and Donner