Trivia:
- Which alcoholic ingredient is used in a Snowball cocktail? Advocaat.
- Throughout the holiday season, under which type of plant are people supposed to kiss? Mistletoe.
- What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space? “Jingle Bells”
- What was the original title for “The Little Drummer Boy”? “Carol of the Drum”
- Which reindeer is named after thunder? Donner (the German word for “thunder”).
- How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian? Mele Kalikimaka.
- Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree first? Germany.
- Where can people eat a “Wigilia supper” at Christmas? Poland.
- Which president had his own special recipe for eggnog? George Washington.
- Which alcohol is usually added to the base of Christmas trifles? Sherry.
- Which drinks manufacturer is said to have popularized Santa’s red and white costume? Coca-Cola.
- Name Santa’s reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and sometimes Rudolph..
- What is the best-selling Christmas song ever? “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
- What vegetable allows Santa’s reindeer to fly? Carrots.
- Which fairy tale served as an inspiration for the first gingerbread houses? Hansel and Gretel
- What alcohol is used to “spike” eggnog? Rum.
- When was the first Christmas tree lit up in the Rockefeller Center? 1933
- In the song “Last Christmas”, who does the singer give their heart to? Someone special.
- What is mulled wine made from? Red wine, sugar, and spices.
- In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt? A pink bunny suit.
