The longest-running animated Christmas special is “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” which debuted in 1964 on NBC.
Category: Christmas Trivia
What is the second longest running animated Christmas special on U.S. network TV?
The second longest running animated Christmas special is “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which debuted in 1965 on CBS and aired on the station until 2000 when it switched over to ABC.
On the sitcom “Tool Time,” what great invention did Tim create for Christmas?
Tim invented the rotating Christmas tree.
In the Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what happens every time a bell rings?
In the 1946 Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” every time a bell rings an angel get his wings.
In the Christmas movie “Polar Express,” what extraordinary gift does Santa give to the little boy?
The extraordinary Christmas gift is a silver bell from one of Santa’s reindeer. The boy discovers that the bell can only be heard by those who believe in the magic of Santa.
What took place on Christmas of 1914 and 1915 during World War I in the Western Front?
The Christmas truce took place between the British and German troops in 1914 and between the French and German troops in 1915. In both instances, the men ceased fire and met in the No Man’s Land to celebrate Christmas together.
In the TV show “Archie Bunker’s Place,” why was Archie depressed on Christmas Day?
Archie was depressed because his boss canceled his Christmas bonus due to an erroneous work order.
What is the name of the eight year old girl who wrote to the New York Sun at Christmas and asked if there really is a Santa?
The eight year old girl was Virginia O’Hanlon, who woke up on September 21, 1897 to read in response to her letter, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”
On Christmas, Santa is said to bring gifts to good children. What do naughty children receive?
If children are naughty at Christmas, Santa puts coal in their stockings.
What does Christmas mean?
Christmas literally means the Mass (celebration) of Christ, or Christ’s mass.