Text Box: Christmas Trivia Quiz

1. In the movie “White Christmas”, what was the name of the General played by veteran character actor Dean Jagger? A. Waverly; B. Jones; C. Wanderly; D. Wandy.

2. In the movie “A Christmas Story”, what baseball team did Ralphie’s father follow? A. The Cubs; B. The Indians; C. The Tigers; D. The White Sox.

3. From what country do we get the tradition of the Yule log? A. France; B. England; C. Germany; D. Italy.

4. Who provides transportation for Santa in Santa Clause II? A. Mother Goose. B. Mother Nature. C. The Tooth Fairy. D. None of the above,

5. Who starred as the journalist hostess in the TV movie “Christmas In Connecticut”? A. Jane Fonda; B. Barbara Stanwyick; C. Dyan Cannon; D. Michelle Pfeiffer.

6. What Christmas song doe this line come from:  “we’ll have to muddle through somehow”? A. White Christmas; B. Christmas Love; C. I Want You For Christmas; D. Have yourself a merry Little Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

7. In the original movie, “Miracle on 34th Street”,  what great character actor played the judge? A. Ray Carson; B. Edmund Gwynn; C. Gene Lockhart; D. Walter Brennan.

8. In “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, who wins the prize for best Christmas display decorations? A. Lucy; B. Linus; C. Snoopy. D. Charlie Brown.

9. Christmas if filled with family traditions, here and in other countries. In what country do the children receive their presents from La Befana? A. Mexico; B. Brazil; C. Italy; D. Portugal.

10. Who sang the original version of “Here Comes Santa Claus”? A. Burl Ives; B. Bing Crosby; C. Gene Autry; D. Perry Como.

11. In the movie, “Christmas With The Kranks”, what delicacy did Mrs. Krank have to end up serving at her party when she could not get a Mel’s Honey Baked ham? A. Pickled Herring; B. Smoked trout; C. Smoked Salmon; D. A pack of smokes.

12. Santa Claus is NOT known as which of the following? A. Papa Noel; B. Pare’ Jingle; C. Kris Kringle; D. Father Christmas

13. In Norway what is the traditional Christmas dinner? A. Turkey; B. Salmon; C. Lurtefish; D. Ham.

 

14. “Ladies Dancing” are given on what day of Christmas? A. 12th; B. 11th; C. 10th; D. 9th.

15. ‘To Hear The Angels Sing” is from what Christmas carol? A. Oh Holy night; B. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear; C. Silent Night; D. None of the above.

16. Who voiced Frosty in the cartoon classic  “Frosty The Snowman”? A. Burl Ives; B. Jackie Vernon; C. Jackie Gleason; D. Jimmy Durante.

17. Marshall Field’s (and now Macy’s) has a particular character that always graces the Big Tree in the WALNUT Room since the late 40’s, what is his name? A. Santa Bear; B. Uncle Mistletoe;  C. Jingle Elf; D. Sugar Bear.

 

18. Who has ceremoniously lit the lights for the holiday season for the last few years on Chicago’s Magnificant Mile? A. Mister Twinkles; B. Mickey Mouse; C. Bugs Bunny; D. Suzy Snowflake.

19. What was the original neighborhood in Chicagoland (or suburb) that first established a yearly “Candy Cane Lane”? A: Lincolnwood/Sauganash; B. Norwood Park; C. Edison Park; D. Evanston

20. The Christmas card was first used in what country? A. France; B. Germany; C. England; D: United States

21. In “A Christmas Carol”, (aka. SCROOGE) Charles Dickens combines spiritualism with the  chimes of peace on earth. In movie versions many people played Ebenezer Scrooge, which  of the following did not? A: George C. Scott; B. Reginald Owen; C. Bill Murray; D. Seymour Hicks.

22. In “It’s A Wonderful Life”, James Stewart gives a fantastic performance as George Bailey. Donna Reed is spectacular as his wife, Mary. What great character actor played the evil Mr. Potter? A. George Mitchell; B. Billy Mitchell; C. Lionel Barrymore; D. Frank Faylan.

23. In the animated (claymation) “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”,  who wanted oe be a dentist? A. Rudolph; B. Santa; C. Herbie; D. Yukon Cornelius.

24. “The Christmas Song” was a huge hit for what singer? A. Bing Crosby; B. Gene Autry; C. Nat King Cole; D. The Carpenters.

25. Mariah sang “Santa Baby”, but what sultry 50’s singer first recorded the tune? A. Doris Day; B. Julie London; C. Ertha Kitt; D. Peggy Lee.

26. Ben Affleck starred in “Surviving Christmas”. Who played the daughter of the people’s house he spends Christmas in? A. Meg Tilly; B. Kate Beckinsdale; C. Nikki Cox; D. Christina Applegate.

27. Which model turned actress played Santa Claus’ youngest daughter? A. Rebecca Romjin; B. Kathy Ireland; C. Christie Brinkley; D. Pam Anderson.

28. Who scored a top 10 Christmas hit with “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”? A. Brian Seitzer ; B. Brenda lee; C. Patty Duke; D. Patsy Cline.

29. Willie Nelson is best known for what Christmas song? A. Silent Night; B. Christmas In The Weeds; C. Pretty Paper; D. An Old Fashioned Christmas.

30. What Christmas tradition beats all others? A,B,C and D—THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR.