General knowledge - 20 questions

 

1. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

An old silk hat

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2. Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”?

Jimmy Stewart

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3. What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”?

Eggnog

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4. One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?

Cupid

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5. What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

The Polar Express

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6. In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?

Ebenezer

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7. What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?

White Christmas

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8. “Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?

Macy’s

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9. What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

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10. What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

Coca-Cola

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11. What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

Jingle Bells

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12. Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?

The Grinch

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13. Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens

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14. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?

Feliz Navidad

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15. How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?

9

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16. Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?

Germany

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17. Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?

Oklahoma

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18. Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?

Canada

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19. What is Santa Claus called in Iceland?

Jólasveinn

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20. According to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ was born in a ___________?

Stable