Christmas Trivia

What is the chemical formula of snow?

• NaCO₂

• NH₃

• H₂O

• HNO₃

Answer explanation

Snow is precipitation that forms when water vapor freezes.

What company first introduced Santa Claus’ red and white costume in an advertisement?

• Coca-Cola

• Hersheys

• Spam

• 7up

What popular Christmas song was, in fact, written for Thanksgiving?

• Silent Night

• Deck the Halls

• Jingle Bells

• Silver Bells

Answer explanation

Jingle Bells made its debut in 1850 in Medford, Massachusetts, composed by James Lord Pierpont. Pierpont was a native of the town and wanted to write something to commemorate the town's annual sleigh races around Thanksgiving.

What is the total number of gifts given in the song “12 Days of Christmas” song? 

What was the gift on the seventh day in the popular song “12 days of Christmas?”

• seven maids-a-milking

• seven lords-a-leaping

• seven pipers-piping

• seven swans-a-swimming

How many times does Santa checks his list?

• twice

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

What is one of the many famous Quotes from "Home Alone"?

• "One second too late, Son"

• "Ow! My toe!"

• "That hurt, you rascal!"

• "Get outta here you filthy animal"

The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?

• Joy

• Jesus

• Present

• Birth

We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does Rudolph have antlers?

• Yes
• No

Answer explanation

Male Reindeers shed their antlers in autumn after the rut. So males should not have antlers at Christmas time.

In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what was the snowman called?

• Peterson Bone

• St. Nick

• Pearson Brown

• Frosty