In Frosty the Snowman, who brought Frosty back to life? Santa Claus
The first instrument on which the carol "Silent Night" was played was the guitar, violin, harp or piano? Guitar
Which cartoon character has a dog called Santa's little helper? Bart Simpson
What was Scrooge's first name? Ebenezer
To within 5 years in which year were Christmas tree lights first used? 1895
The name of Scrooge's deceased business partner in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was what? Jacob Marley
The poinsettia, a traditional Christmas flower, originally grew in which country? Mexico
The real St. Nicholas lived in which country? Egypt, Greece, Iraq or Turkey? Turkey
The day after Christmas, December 26, is known as Boxing Day. It is also the holy day of which saint? St. Stephen
Who kept time with the Little Drummer Boy? The ox and the lamb.
What is the last ghost called in A Christmas Carol? The ghost of Christmas yet to come
Kate Winslett released a record last Xmas entitled "What If". Which film did this come from? Christmas Carol the movie
What 1990 movie told of a boy's experience when two men break into his house during Christmas? Home alone
In it's a Wonderful Life, what kind of spirit is Clarence? An angel
In which ocean is Christmas Island? Indian Ocean but will also take Pacific as two islands
What did Karen, Richard and Joseph have in common? All carpenters
What joint contribution did Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley make to Christmas? The Christmas card
What is the most popular Christmas flower? Poinsettia
Which nation first conceived the idea of a Christmas tree? Germany in 7ad
What are the names of the 3 wise men? Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar
What was Brenda Lee doing around the Christmas tree? Rocking
True or false. St Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors'? True
In which musical was the song Have yourself a merry little Xmas first introduced. Meet me in St.Louis Judy Garland
What Xmas song featured in the 1942 film Holiday Inn .White Christmas?
If you totalled the number of gifts in the song the 12 days of Christmas how many gifts would you have? 364
Which European country annually donates a Xmas tree to Britain for display in London? Norway
By what modern day phrase would we know the people who in times gone by were known as waits? Carol Singers.
Who had a hit with "I wish it could be Christmas every day?" WIZZARD
In 1647, the English parliament passed a law that made Christmas illegal. Who was the puritan leader responsible? Oliver Cromwell
If you were given some frumenty at a Medieval Christmas party, what would you probably do with it? Eat it, burn it, wear it or polish your boots with it? Eat it. It's a spiced porridge.
The first charity Christmas card was produced by UNICEF in 1949. Who painted it? Was it a chimpanzee, a blind man or a 7 year old girl? 7 year old girl.
Where was I when I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus? On the stairs
What was the first gift my true love sent on the sixth day of Christmas? Six geese a-laying
What did Rudolph never get to join in? Reindeer games
Elvis Presley recorded what sad song with Christmas connections in the fifties? Blue Christmas
Which modern custom is borrowed from ancient Rome's New Year's celebrations? Is it mistletoe, a Christmas tree, presents or putting a wreath on the door? Putting a wreath on the door.
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