Melissa Donovan
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun quiz that covers holiday traditions, history, and pop culture! Test your knowledge and see how well you know your festive facts.
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
- United States
- Germany
- England
- Sweden
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
- Yes
- No
- “Last Christmas” by Wham
- “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid
- “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
- “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon
In which city does the famous “Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree” stand?
- Yes
- No
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- New York City
- Boston
Which holiday movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”?
- Yes
- No
- Elf
- The Polar Express
- Home Alone
- A Christmas Story
- Home Alone
The “Twelve Days of Christmas” song originally comes from which country?
- Yes
- No
- England
- Ireland
- Ireland
- United States
- Canada
- Canada
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
- Yes
- No
- Tinsel
- Garland
- Garland
- Ornaments
- Ornaments
- Wreaths
- Wreaths
Who is the author of the famous 1843 novella A Christmas Carol?
- Yes
- No
- Mark Twain
- Charles Dickens
- Jane Austen
- William Shakespeare
In which year did Elf (starring Will Ferrell) premiere?
- Yes
- No
- 2003
- 2005
- 2007
- 2007
Which of these Christmas traditions originated in Italy?
- Yes
- No
- Christmas crackers
- Christmas Eve dinner
- The Feast of Seven Fishes
- Advent Calendars
In which country did the tradition of hanging stockings for Santa Claus originate?
- Yes
- No
- United Kingdom
- United States
- United States
- Germany
- Netherlands
In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, what is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
- Yes
- No
- Max
- Buddy
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Charlie
- Rufus
- Rufus
Which plant is commonly associated with Christmas and is used in decorations and to kiss under?
- Yes
- No
- Holly
- Mistletoe
- Poinsettia
- Ivy
- Ivy
The tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times Square began in which year?
- Yes
- No
- 1907
- 1923
- 1940
- 1940
- 1965
What is the primary miracle that Hanukkah celebrates?
- The parting of the Red Sea
- The oil lasting eight days in the Temple
- The fall of Jericho
What Christmas-themed ballet was first performed in 1892?
- Yes
- No
- Nutcracker
- The Snowman
- Sleeping Beauty
- The Snow Queen
What traditional Christmas plant is often associated with good luck?
- Yes
- No
- Poinsettia
- Mistletoe
- Holly
- Amaryllis
- Holly
- Holly
Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of ______.
- Yes
- No
- Lights
- Freedom
- Harvest
- Harvest
- Blessings
How many candles are lit on the menorah during Hanukkah?
- Yes
- No
- 8
- 9
- 9
- 10
- 10
Which popular Christmas character was created by Dr. Seuss?
- Yes
- No
- Frosty the Snowman
- Santa Claus
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- The Grinch
In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family going when they leave Kevin behind?
- Yes
- No
- Paris
- London
- London
- Rome
- Rome
- New York City
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