- Who wrote the famous Christmas poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
- What aspect of Christmas was said to have been invented by Henry Cole, a busy civil servant in the 19th century?
- What is the name of the building from which Hans Gruber is dropped in the classic Christmas film “Die Hard”?
- Which classic Christmas film has George Bailey as its central character?
- In the song “Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas”, what do Janice and Jen want?
- Which city was Kevin left alone in at Christmas in Home Alone 2?
- How many gifts are given in total in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas?
- As celebrated in the song “Six White Boomers”, what animals are said to pull Santa’s sleigh in Australia?
- In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, what is the name of Scrooge’s fiancé, who leaves him in a vision shown by the Ghost of Christmas Past?
- Which European country has a Christmas character called Black Peter?
Answers below (scroll down)
- Who wrote the famous Christmas poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
A: Clement Clark Moore - What aspect of Christmas was said to have been invented by Henry Cole, a busy civil servant in the 19th century?
A: The Christmas Card (he was too busy to make the in-person calls which until then were expected at Christmas) - What is the name of the building from which Hans Gruber is dropped in the classic Christmas film “Die Hard”?
A: Nakatomi Plaza - Which classic Christmas film has George Bailey as its central character?
A: It’s a Wonderful Life - In the song “Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas”, what do Janice and Jen want?
A: A doll that will talk and go for a walk - Which city was Kevin left alone in at Christmas in Home Alone 2?
A: New York - How many gifts are given in total in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas?
A: 364 - As celebrated in the song “Six White Boomers”, what animals are said to pull Santa’s sleigh in Australia?
A: Kangaroos - In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, what is the name of Scrooge’s fiancé, who leaves him in a vision shown by the Ghost of Christmas Past?
A: Belle - Which European country has a Christmas character called Black Peter?
A: Netherlands
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