Santa Claus Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast

‘Tis the season for trivia! Today is the Feast of St. 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 right, jolly old elf hasn’t had an episode of his own yet, so here are thirty trivia questions about him, his history, and the movies that feature him.

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Episode Intro

That right, jolly old elf hasn’t had an episode of his own yet, so here are thirty 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

In what 2003 movie does Santa adopt a human named Buddy?
a. Elf
Traditionally, where is Santa’s home and workshop?
a. The North Pole
Scott Calvin takes on the iconic red suit in what 1994 Tim Allen film?
a. The Santa Clause
In which 1993 film is Santa abducted by the denizens of Halloween Town?
a. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Ralphie Parker just wants to ask Santa for a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun in what 1983 movie?
a. A Christmas Story
Which of Scrooge’s ghosts is often stylized to look like Father Christmas?
a. The Ghost of Christmas Present
What 1957 book by Dr. Seuss has a misanthrope dressing up as Santa to thwart the season?
a. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Mickey Rooney and Fred Astaire led the cast in what 1970 stop-motion film?
a. Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
If you include Rudolph, traditionally how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
a. Nine
In 2008, what country formally awarded citizenship to Santa Claus?
a. Don’t overthink it. It’s Canada.

The Geeky Round

Believed to be a precursor to Santa, what Norse god would leave gifts for children and ride around on a flying, eight-legged horse?
a. Odin. He even had the cloak and the long white beard and came down the chimney.
In what 1822 poem by Clement Moore does Santa Claus deliver gifts in the middle of the night?
a. A Visit from St. Nicholas. Better known as The Night Before Christmas
David Harbor plays a more action-oriented version of St. Nick in what 2022 film?
a. Violent Night
Edmund Gwenn, Richard Attenborough, and Ed Wynn have all played Kriss Kringle in various versions of what film?
a. Miracle on 34th Street
Anna Kendrick plays Santa’s daughter in what 2019 film?
a. Noelle
Paul Giamatti plays Santa and Vince Vaughn his brother in what 2007 film?
a. Fred Claus
Father Christmas gives the Pevensie children weapons and tools in what 1950 fantasy novel?
a. The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
What 2012 film has Alec Baldwin voicing Santa along with Chris Pine as Jack Frost and Hugh Jackman as the Easter Bunny?
a. Rise of the Guardians
What Air Force unit “tracks” Santa every Christmas Eve?
a. NORAD
In the United States, chocolate chip and what other type of cookie are most often left out for Santa?
a. Oreos.

The Nerdy Round

What German-born American illustrator is credited with creating the modern chubby, red-dressed version of Santa?
a. Thomas Nast
What Soviet leader tried to erase Christmas and Santa Claus and replace it with a Winter Festival?
a. Joseph Stalin
John Call starred in what 1964 Sci-Fi holiday film?
a. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
The name Santa Claus is a derivation of Sinterklaus from what European language?
a. Dutch. It’s their name for Saint Nicholas.
Billy Bob Thornton plays a conman in what 2003 movie and its 2016 sequel?
a. Bad Santa
J.K. Simmons voices the titular character in what 2019 Santa Clause origin story?
a. Klaus
Santa goes by what name in France?
a. Père Noël
In the US, letters addressed to Santa will go to the town of Santa Claus located in which state?
a. Indiana
Though born in Greece, the real Saint Nicholas was a bishop in Myra located in what modern-day country?
a. Turkey. At the time, it was part of the Roman Empire.
Who penned the 1902 children’s book, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?
a. L Frank Baum. Who is best known as the author of the Wizard of Oz books.

Episode Conclusion

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 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 on Wednesday.

This was episode 254 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.

The theme music was provided by Jason Shaw of Audionautix.com.

This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. Come find out what else I’m up to at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

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