Jingle me this: Just how much do you know about beloved Christmas TV specials?

1. What is the name of the rabbit in "Frosty the Snowman"?

Peter

Flopsy

Hocus Pocus

Benjamin Bunny

In the animated film "Frosty the Snowman," the name of the rabbit character is Hocus Pocus.

Explanation

In the animated film "Frosty the Snowman," the name of the rabbit character is Hocus Pocus.

2. In "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All," Stephen Colbert sang with which of these stars?

Jon Stewart

Elvis Costello

Toby Keith

Willie Nelson

John Legend

All of the above

In "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All," Stephen Colbert sang with all of the mentioned stars: Jon Stewart, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, and John Legend.

Explanation

In "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All," Stephen Colbert sang with all of the mentioned stars: Jon Stewart, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, and John Legend.

3. What do the Grinch and Frankenstein's monster have in common?

They both hate Christmas

They both dislike loud noises

Mobs want to kill them

They were both played by Boris Karlof

The correct answer is "They were both played by Boris Karloff." Boris Karloff is a well-known actor who portrayed both the Grinch in the 1966 animated television special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film "Frankenstein."

Explanation

The correct answer is "They were both played by Boris Karloff." Boris Karloff is a well-known actor who portrayed both the Grinch in the 1966 animated television special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film "Frankenstein."

4. Who provided the voice of the title character in "Olive, the Other Reindeer"?

Kate Hudson

Drew Barrymore

Reese Witherspoon

Brittany Murphy

Drew Barrymore provided the voice of the title character in "Olive, the Other Reindeer".

Explanation

Drew Barrymore provided the voice of the title character in "Olive, the Other Reindeer".

5. Jules Styne and Bob Merrill, who wrote the songs for "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol," also collaborated on the songs for what Broadway hit that later became a movie?

"Gypsy"

"Bye Bye Birdie"

"The Music Man"

"Funny Girl"

Jules Styne and Bob Merrill, the songwriters for "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol," also worked together on the songs for the Broadway hit "Funny Girl," which later became a movie.

Explanation

Jules Styne and Bob Merrill, the songwriters for "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol," also worked together on the songs for the Broadway hit "Funny Girl," which later became a movie.

6. All of the original stars of "The Brady Bunch" returned for "A Very Brady Christmas" except one? Who was it?

Eve Plumb

Susan Olsen

Maureen McCormick

Ann B. Davis

Susan Olsen, who played the role of Cindy Brady, did not return for "A Very Brady Christmas."

Explanation

Susan Olsen, who played the role of Cindy Brady, did not return for "A Very Brady Christmas."

7. Which of the following isn't a Peanuts holiday special?

"It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown"

"Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales"

"I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown"

"Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas, Charlie Brown"

"Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas, Charlie Brown" is not a Peanuts holiday special because it is actually a song by Burl Ives, not a Peanuts special. The other options listed are all legitimate Peanuts holiday specials that have been released.

Explanation

"Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas, Charlie Brown" is not a Peanuts holiday special because it is actually a song by Burl Ives, not a Peanuts special. The other options listed are all legitimate Peanuts holiday specials that have been released.

8. Which show has aired at least once a year, since 1964, giving it the longest uninterrupted run of any Christmas TV special?

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

"Frosty the Snowman"

"Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer"

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

"Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" has aired at least once a year since 1964, making it the Christmas TV special with the longest uninterrupted run. This means that every year since its first airing in 1964, "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" has been broadcasted during the Christmas season. This consistent annual airing has contributed to its status as a beloved and iconic Christmas special that has become a tradition for many viewers.

Explanation

"Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" has aired at least once a year since 1964, making it the Christmas TV special with the longest uninterrupted run. This means that every year since its first airing in 1964, "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" has been broadcasted during the Christmas season. This consistent annual airing has contributed to its status as a beloved and iconic Christmas special that has become a tradition for many viewers.