December Holiday Trivia

Question 1

Not a creature was stirring, not even a____?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Question 2

In Caracas, Venezuela on Christmas Eve Day all of the streets are closed to cars so people can

Accepted Answer

roller skate to mass

Question 3

During Hanukkah, Jewish children in Yemen went from house to house with tin cups collecting

Accepted Answer

candle wicks

Question 4

Which of these is NOT celebrated on December 26th?

Accepted Answer

No Interruptions Day

Question 5

Which is NOT an accepted way to spell Hanukkah?

Accepted Answer

Hanuka

Question 6

How many gifts would you get if you got all the gifts from The 12 Days of Christmas?

Accepted Answer

364

Question 7

What did German families hang in their tree for good luck?

Accepted Answer

mushrooms

Question 8

Which Christmas decoration was first made in Germany about 1800 to mock authority figures?

Accepted Answer

nutcracker

Question 9

The true Christmas spirit is really about...

Accepted Answer

family/ friends

Question 10

At what restaurant in Japan do people need to make reservations for Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Question 11

In 1900, Sears offered the first artificial tree. How much was it for one with 33 limbs?

Accepted Answer

$ .50

Question 12

Iceland has 13 Santas called "Christmas boys". What are they known to do?

Accepted Answer

eating naughty children

Question 13

How much decorative ribbon is thrown away during December holiday celebrations?

Accepted Answer

38,000 miles

Question 14

Finish the song: All I want for Christmas is ______

Accepted Answer

you, My 2 front teeth

Question 15

Which Christmas song was originally a threat by servants towards their masters?

Accepted Answer

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Question 16

What does the word "mistletoe" mean? It has to do with where it grows:-)

Accepted Answer

dung twig

Question 17

In 1949, The Rockefeller Center Tree had 7200 lightbulbs. Today it has....

Accepted Answer

25,000

Question 18

What movie is this image from?

Accepted Answer

Home Alone

Question 19

Taking time zone changes into account, Santa has this long to deliver his gifts.

Accepted Answer

31 hours

Question 20

Johnny Marks is a Jewish man who wrote which of these songs?

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 21

Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer?

Accepted Answer

Donner

Question 22

In 1939,a store employee wrote _______ for a store promotion and gave away 2.4 million copies.

Accepted Answer

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Question 23

Poinsettias were introduced to this country in 1828 by the ambassador from this country...

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 24

What unusual decoration can be found in a Ukrainian Christmas tree?

Accepted Answer

a spider and web

Question 25

How many candles are burned in the menorah during the 8 nights of Hanukkah?

Accepted Answer

44

Question 26

The first mention of a Christmas Tree was in 1747. Today,how many trees are produced each year?

Accepted Answer

36 million

Question 27

How long do Christmas trees grow before they are cut and sold?

Accepted Answer

15 years

Question 28

In 1920, chocolate gelt was made allowing families to give candies instead of money for ....

Accepted Answer

Hanukka

Question 29

The original New Year ball lowered was made of iron and wood and had how many light bulbs?

Accepted Answer

100

Question 30

In the 1930's, which company was rumored to have created the famous red and white Santa suit?

Accepted Answer

Coca Cola

Question 31

To buy the gifts in The 12 Days of Christmas it would cost about

Accepted Answer

$1,300,000

Question 32

This holiday was created in 1966 Maulana Karenga and its name means "fresh fruit".

Accepted Answer

Kwanzaa

Question 33

The largest gingerbread cookie would ruin anyone's diet, weighing ...

Accepted Answer

466 pounds

Question 34

At one time, the traditional Christmas dinner in England included

Accepted Answer

Pig's head with mustard sauce

Question 35

On average, how many people end up in the emergency room because of accidents while decorating?

Accepted Answer

5800 people

Question 36

Between 2000 and 2010, what was the most performed holiday song?

Accepted Answer

Winter Wonderland

Question 37

An ancient legend says that on Christmas Eve,

Accepted Answer

Animals can speak to humans

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT another name for Santa Claus?

Accepted Answer

Father Winter

Question 39

Who was the first U.S. president to attend a menorah lighting ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Carter

Question 40

Who sings the song "Cold December Night"?

Accepted Answer

Michael Buble

Question 41

All white candy canes were first created in Germany in 1670 to

Accepted Answer

Keep children quiet in church

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