🎄 Christmas trivia questions

1. Macaulay Culkin says Joe Pesci left him a real scar while filming Home Alone. How?

   • Swinging a crowbar
   • Biting his finger
   • Slamming a door on it
   • Tripping him on ice
   Answer

   Biting his finger · from Christmas

2. In A Christmas Story, what embarrassing gift does Aunt Clara send Ralphie?

   • A reindeer sweater
   • A sailor suit
   • A pink bunny suit
   • A cowboy costume
   Answer

   A pink bunny suit · from Christmas

3. What does the Nutcracker turn into after defeating his enemy?

   • A dragon
   • A reindeer
   • A prince
   • A walnut
   Answer

   A prince · from Christmas

4. In the Grinch book, Cindy-Lou Who is "no more than" what age?

   Answer

   Two · from Christmas

5. Astronauts played 'Jingle Bells' on harmonica during which 1965 mission?

   • Apollo 8
   • Mercury-Atlas 9
   • Gemini 6
   • Vostok 1
   Answer

   Gemini 6 · from Christmas

6. Which singing cowboy had hit records of both "Rudolph" and "Frosty the Snowman"?

   • Gene Autry
   • Roy Rogers
   • Johnny Cash
   • Bing Crosby
   Answer

   Gene Autry · from Christmas

7. True or false: Holly berries are edible and safe to snack on.

   Answer

   False · from Christmas

8. Bill Murray plays a cynical TV executive in which 1988 update of A Christmas Carol?

   • The Ref
   • Mixed Nuts
   • Groundhog Day
   • Scrooged
   Answer

   Scrooged · from Christmas

9. In A Christmas Story, which soap does Ralphie get his mouth washed out with?

   • Ivory
   • Palmolive
   • Dial
   • Lifebuoy
   Answer

   Lifebuoy · from Christmas

10. Which deadpan comedian plays Papa Elf, Buddy's adoptive dad, in "Elf"?

    Answer

    Bob Newhart · from Christmas

11. In Elf, what does Buddy pour all over his breakfast spaghetti?

    • Hot fudge
    • Eggnog
    • Maple syrup
    • Parmesan, like a normal person
    Answer

    Maple syrup · from Christmas

12. Which of these holiday traditions came first?

    • The first Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
    • The first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
    • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    • The song 'Frosty the Snowman'
    Answer

    The first Macy's Thanksgiving Parade · from Christmas

13. Mel Tormé and Bob Wells wrote which Christmas standard in 1945, reportedly as a way to "think cool" during a summer heat wave?

    Answer

    The Christmas Song · from Christmas

14. In the song, what kind of pipe does Frosty have?

    • A candy pipe
    • A corncob pipe
    • A wooden pipe
    • A glass pipe
    Answer

    A corncob pipe · from Christmas

15. Which Rankin/Bass special tells the origin story of Santa Claus?

    • The Year Without a Santa Claus
    • Frosty the Snowman
    • Rudolph's Shiny New Year
    • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
    Answer

    Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town · from Christmas

16. On Christmas Eve, many Norwegians hide what so witches can't ride off on them?

    • Their skis
    • Their brooms
    • Their sleds
    • Their boots
    Answer

    Their brooms · from Christmas

17. Die Hard, with Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber, was Rickman's first what?

    • Feature film
    • American stage role
    • Villain role
    • Oscar-nominated role
    Answer

    Feature film · from Christmas

18. Scrooge first dismisses Marley's ghost as an undigested bit of what?

    • Turkey
    • Goose
    • Beef
    • Plum pudding
    Answer

    Beef · from Christmas

19. Millions of Swedes watch which cartoon at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve?

    • Tom and Jerry
    • Bugs Bunny
    • Donald Duck
    • Mickey Mouse
    Answer

    Donald Duck · from Christmas

20. True or false: Coca-Cola invented Santa's red suit.

    Answer

    False · from Christmas

21. True or false: Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' is recognized as the best-selling single ever.

    Answer

    True · from Christmas

22. Hallmark Channel Christmas movies are famous for being set where?

    • A big-city high-rise
    • A cozy small town
    • A tropical beach resort
    • A maximum-security prison
    Answer

    A cozy small town · from Christmas

23. What are Frosty's very first words when he comes to life in the 1969 special?

    • Merry Christmas!
    • Ho ho ho!
    • Let it snow!
    • Happy Birthday!
    Answer

    Happy Birthday! · from Christmas

24. Which of these states is one of America's top Christmas tree growers?

    • Arizona
    • Oregon
    • The North Pole
    • Nevada
    Answer

    Oregon · from Christmas

25. What is the scary shovel-wielding neighbor called in Home Alone?

    Answer

    Old Man Marley · from Christmas

26. True or false: "A Charlie Brown Christmas" originally aired with a laugh track.

    Answer

    False · from Christmas

27. Fill in Buddy's frustrated outburst in Elf: "Son of a ___!"

    • Candy cane
    • Snowman
    • Reindeer
    • Nutcracker
    Answer

    Nutcracker · from Christmas

28. In Norse myth, which god was killed by a mistletoe dart?

    • Thor
    • Baldur
    • Loki
    • Odin
    Answer

    Baldur · from Christmas

29. In It's a Wonderful Life, which absent-minded relative misplaces the Building and Loan's $8,000?

    Answer

    Uncle Billy · from Christmas

30. Which song debuted on Eddie Cantor's radio show in 1934?

    • Jingle Bells
    • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
    • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    • Here Comes Santa Claus
    Answer

    Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town · from Christmas

31. True or false: Krampusnacht falls on the night before St. Nicholas Day.

    Answer

    True · from Christmas

32. Popcorn and cranberries are traditionally strung together to make what?

    • Christmas tree garland
    • A very sad trail mix
    • Fruitcake filling
    • Stocking stuffers
    Answer

    Christmas tree garland · from Christmas

33. In "Home Alone," which basketball star's cardboard cutout helps Kevin fake a party?

    • Larry Bird
    • Shaquille O'Neal
    • Magic Johnson
    • Michael Jordan
    Answer

    Michael Jordan · from Christmas

34. In A Christmas Story, what is the last name of the neighbors whose dogs steal the turkey?

    Answer

    Bumpus · from Christmas

35. Which meringue dessert is a Christmas favorite in Australia and New Zealand?

    • Tiramisu
    • Pavlova
    • Lamington
    • Trifle
    Answer

    Pavlova · from Christmas

36. The 'Hallelujah' chorus comes from which Handel work?

    • Water Music
    • Messiah
    • The Shrek soundtrack
    • Judas Maccabaeus
    Answer

    Messiah · from Christmas

37. Which of these is NOT one of the reindeer named in the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'?

    • Rudolph
    • Comet
    • Cupid
    • Vixen
    Answer

    Rudolph · from Christmas

38. CBS executives reportedly expected which 1965 special, with its jazz score and Bible reading, to flop?

    • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    • How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
    • A Charlie Brown Christmas
    • Frosty the Snowman
    Answer

    A Charlie Brown Christmas · from Christmas

39. Why does Santa plan to skip Christmas in "The Year Without a Santa Claus"?

    • Mrs. Claus wants a vacation
    • He's sick and feels nobody cares
    • His reindeer went missing
    • He ran out of toys
    Answer

    He's sick and feels nobody cares · from Christmas

40. In Christmas Vacation, what does Aunt Bethany recite when she's asked to say grace?

    • A grocery list
    • The Star-Spangled Banner
    • The Pledge of Allegiance
    • 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
    Answer

    The Pledge of Allegiance · from Christmas

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