Crazy Christmas Trivia

This is a whimsical estimation question. Assuming Santa visits millions of homes and consumes cookies/ treats at each, the total could reach billions of calories. B is the correct answer as 150 billion calories.

Theodore Roosevelt, a noted conservationist, famously objected to the practice of cutting down trees for Christmas decorations during his presidency.

The names Donner and Blitzen are derived from the German words for thunder (Donner) and lightning (Blitz).

The crew of Gemini 6 played Jingle Bells on a harmonica and sleigh bells during their space mission in 1965, making it the first song broadcast from space.

The McCallister family in the movie Home Alone lives in Winnetka, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

The lyrics of the song I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus explicitly state that she was kissing him underneath the mistletoe.

According to the lore of The Elf on the Shelf, the elf receives its Christmas magic when it is given a name by the family.

Reindeer are herbivores and ruminants that primarily graze on mosses, lichens, ferns, and grasses in their natural arctic environment.

Joyeux Noel is the standard French phrase for Merry Christmas.

The lyrics I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer appear in the song A Holly Jolly Christmas.

The iPad was released in 2010 and became the most sought-after and popular Christmas gift of that year.

Tom Hanks provided the voice for multiple characters in the animated film The Polar Express, including the narrator.

At the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Peanuts gang gathers around the tree and sings Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

According to various candy sales surveys from 2018, M&Ms were identified as the most popular Christmas candy in Iowa.

The North Pole is located in international waters in the middle of the Arctic Ocean and is not owned by any country.

The traditional list of Santa's reindeer includes Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. Bouncer is not one of them.

Cindy Lou Who is a central character in the Dr. Seuss story How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Elvis' Christmas Album, released in 1957, remains the best-selling Christmas album of all time in the United States.

In the song The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late), Alvin specifically asks for a hula hoop. The other items listed are not part of his Christmas request.

The Nutcracker, composed by Tchaikovsky, features the famous Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the second act. The other ballets listed do not contain this specific character or dance.

These lyrics are the opening lines of the song Santa Claus is Coming to Town. The other songs listed have different opening themes.

In the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation film, the central family is the Griswold family, led by Clark Griswold. The other names are incorrect.

Charles Dickens authored the novella A Christmas Carol in 1843. The other options are characters within the story.

In the 2003 film Elf, Will Ferrell plays the character Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole. The other names are not the protagonist.

Christmas Day is December 25th. In a non-leap year, there are 31 days in January, 28 in February, 31 in March, 30 in April, 31 in May, 30 in June, 31 in July, 31 in August, 30 in September, 31 in October, and 30 in November. Summing these (31+28+31+30+31+30+31+31+30+31+30) equals 334 days before December, plus 25 days in December equals 359.

Sir Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642, according to the Julian calendar used in England at the time. The other scientists listed were born on different dates.

The song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas is a popular novelty song. The other animals are not mentioned in the lyrics.

The European mistletoe (Viscum album) is known for its white berries. While some other mistletoe species exist, the traditional holiday plant is characterized by these white berries.

The poinsettia is native to Mexico, where it is known as the Flor de Nochebuena. It was introduced to the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsett.

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, the ninth day gift is nine ladies dancing. The other options are gifts from different days.

The classic film A Christmas Story features Ralphie Parker, who repeatedly asks for a Red Ryder BB gun and is warned that he will shoot his eye out.

In the Netherlands (Holland), children traditionally leave wooden shoes (klompen) out for Sinterklaas to fill with treats. This is a distinct cultural tradition.

NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has a long-standing tradition of tracking Santa's flight path on Christmas Eve. The other agencies listed do not perform this service.

Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, who becomes Santa Claus in the 1994 film The Santa Clause. The other actors listed are not in this role.

Pentatonix is well known for their arrangement of the Little Drummer Boy, which features complex vocal percussion and harmonies. The other songs are different classics.

In the 1964 stop-motion special, Hermey the Elf is unhappy making toys and expresses his desire to become a dentist. This is a central plot point of his character arc.

In Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch's loyal dog is named Max. The other names are not associated with the dog.