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The inspiration for Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, was a real person. In what present day country was that person born? Sweden, Poland, Turkey, Wakanda
Turkey
Which song associated with Christmas was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
The animated Hanukkah film "Eight Crazy Nights" gets its name from a song by which Saturday Night Live alumni?
Adam Sandler
In the film Elf, what is Buddy's least favorite toy?
Jack-in-a-Box
In the 17th century, what 10-letter plant was used for its symbolism of the Christmas star?
Poinsettia
When did the "ugly Christmas sweater" hit the mainstream? 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s
1980s
Habari gani, or What is the news? is a traditional greeting for which holiday? Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas
Kwanzaa (the traditional response has to do with the principle of the day)
Called potato pancakes in some cultures, what is a traditional oil-fried food of the Hanukkah holiday?
Latkes
Often associated with the Christmas holiday, what does the root of the word "noel" mean?
Birth (to be born)
In which of the seven books of the Harry Potter series does the Yule Ball take place?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Ornaments hung on Christmas trees originated in which century? 15th, 16th, 19th, 21st
16th Century
Which word(s) complete(s) the following line from Cindy Lou Who? "Maybe Christmas...means a little bit ______" ------ Of money spent, of stress, more, of weight gain
More
What classic holiday drink uses the following ingredients? egg yolks, sugar, whipping cream, milk, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon
Eggnog
According to boston.com, which of these is the top-rated holiday special ever? The Little Drummer Boy, The Star Wars Holiday Special, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Name Santa's nine (9) reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
The 1947 Christmas classic movie, "Miracle on 34th Street". is set in what city?
New York City
In which year was Kwanzaa created by Dr. Maulana Karenga: 1066, 1492, 1865, 1966?
1966
Santa Claus is to the United States as Babbo Natale is to which country: Mexico, Italy, Spain, Wakanda
Italy
In the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," if you bought every gift (1 partridge; 2 turtledoves, 1 partridge; 3 French hens, 2 turtledoves, 1 partridge; etc.) how many total gifts would you buy?
364 gifts
Of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, which goes the longest in terms of days?
Christmas (Christmas has 12 days, Hanukkah has 8, and Kwanzaa has 6
What are the three different colors of Kwanzaa candles? (Hint: two of the three colors are the same as "Christmas colors.")
Black, Green, and Red
Which president gets credit for having the first electric lights on the White House Christmas tree: Trump, Nixon, Roosevelt, or Cleveland?
Grover Cleveland was the first.
How many sides are there on a dreidel: 3, 4, 5, or 6?
4 sides: Gimmel, Hay, Shin, and Nun
You've all heard of Frosty the Snowman. Which came first: the song or the TV special?
The song was first, by about 20 years.