Santa Claus Trivia

Tis the season for trivia. Today is the feast of Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for a certain Christmas figure. So we're going to have some Santa Claus trivia for episode 254 of the dorky, geeky nerdy Trivia podcast. That's right, that jolly old elf hasn't had an episode of his own yet. So here are 30 trivia questions about him, his history, and the movies that feature him. Let me know on social media or Spotify what your favorite incarnation of Santa is. And with that, let's dive into the show. The dorky Round #1 in what 2003 movie does Santa accidentally kidnap a human named Buddy Elf? Number two Traditionally, where is Santa's home and Workshop? The North Pole #3 Scott Calvin takes on the iconic red suit in what 1994 Tim Allen film The Santa Claus #4 in what 1993 is Santa abducted by the denizens of Halloween Town? The Nightmare Before Christmas #5 Ralphie Parker just wants to ask Santa for a Red Ryder range 200 shot BB gun in what 1983 movie? A Christmas Story Number six? Which of Scrooge's ghosts is often stylized to look like Father Christmas? The Ghost of Christmas Present #7 What? 1957 book by Doctor Seuss has a misanthrope dressing up as Santa to thwart the season. How the Grinch Stole Christmas #8. Mickey Rooney and Fred Astaire led the cast in what 1970 stop motion film Santa Claus is Coming to Town #9. If you include Rudolf traditionally, how many reindeer pull Santa's Sleigh 9 #10 in 2008? What country formally awarded citizenship to Santa Claus? Don't overthink it. It's Canada. The geeky round #1 believed to be a precursor to Santa. What Norse God would leave gifts for children and ride around on a flying 8 legged horse, Odin. He even had the cloak and a long white beard and came down the chimney #2 in what 1822 poem by Clement Moore Does Santa Claus deliver gifts in the middle of the night? A visit from Saint Nicholas, better known as The Night Before Christmas #3. David Harbour plays a more action oriented version of Saint Nick in what 2022 film Violent Night #4. Edmund, Gwen, Richard Attenborough, and Ed Wynn have all played Kris Kringle in various versions of what film? Miracle on 34th St. #5. Anna Kendrick plays Santa's daughter in what 2019 film Noel number Six. Paul Giamatti plays Santa and Vince Vaughn his brother, in what 2007 film? Fred Claus #7 Father Christmas gives the Pevensey children weapons and tools in what 1950 fantasy novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe #8. What 2012 film has Alec Baldwin voicing Santa along with Chris Pine as Jack Frost and Hugh Jackman as the Easter Bunny? Rise of the Guardians #9 What Air Force unit tracks Santa every Christmas Eve? NORAD #10 in the United States? Chocolate chip and What other type of cookie are most often left out for Santa Oreos? The Nerdy Round #1 What German born American illustrator is credited with creating the modern, chubby, red dressed version of Santa Thomas Nast #2? What Soviet leader tried to erase Christmas and Santa Claus and replace it with a winter festival? Joseph Stalin #3 John Call starred in what 1964 sci-fi holiday film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians #4 The name Santa Claus is a derivation of Santa Claus from what? European language Dutch. It's their name for Saint Nicholas #5. Billy Bob Thornton plays a con man in what 2003 movie and its 2016 sequel Bad Santa Number Six. JK Simmons voices the titular character in what 2019 Santa Claus origin story? Klaus #7 Santa goes by what name in France, per Noel #8. In the US, letters addressed to Santa will go to the town of Santa Claus, located in which state? Indiana #9. Though born in Greece, the real Saint Nicholas was a Bishop in Mira, located in what modern day country? Turkey. At the time, it was part of the Roman Empire #10 who penned the 1902 children's book The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus? L Frank Baum, who is best known as the author of The Wizard of Oz books. And that's it for Santa trivia. Again, let me know what your favorite incarnation of Santa is or your favorite movie featuring him. I haven't watched any this year, but one of the ones I caught last year, Netflix's Klaus, really impressed me. I'll be back next week with more trivia. Here's a clue to tide you over of the completed live action Star Trek series, which had the fewest number of episodes. It's been a long time since we had a Star Trek episode. I hope to see you back here next Wednesday. This was episode 254 of the dorky, geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. The theme music was provided by Jason Shaw of audionautics.com. This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. Come find out what else I'm up to at the Voices inmyhead.com. Thanks for listening. Immortality isn't just about living forever. Sometimes it's about forever refusing to let things die. For his 15th birthday, David Rose wishes for things to go back to the way they were. 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