Christmas in the US
When is Christmas Eve?
December 24th
Where does Santa live?
The North Pole
Name two Christmas traditions
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Christmas trees, etc.
Name one thing you can see or do in NYC during Christmas time
Ice skating, see the Rockefeller tree
Explain what a New Year's resolution is
Name two Christmas dinner foods
Turkey, ham, potatoes, mac and cheese
Describe Elf on the Shelf
Parents hide an elf in a creative place around the house each day
Name three Christmas movies
Home Alone, The Grinch, Love Actually, Christmas Vacation, etc.
What are the two main Christmas traditions in Baltimore?
"Miracle on 34th Street", lighting of the monument
When did the Ball Drop first begin?
1907
Name a Christmas Eve tradition (that is NOT dinner)
Going to mass, opening one present from family
Name the three traditions for children
Elf on the Shelf, cookies for Santa, advent calendars
Name three Christmas songs (they have to be in English, but they don't have to be in the presentation)
All I Want for Christmas is You, Last Christmas, Santa Tell Me, etc.
What year did the "Miracle on 34th Street" start?
1947
Name two nationwide traditions
Kiss at midnight, fireworks, champagne
What percent of people in the US are Christian?
63%
What is Santa Claus called in England?
Father Christmas
How much money does the average American spend on Christmas presents?
$824
How tall is the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree this year?
25 meters
How many people watch the Ball Drop each year?
1 billion
What percent of people celebrate Christmas who are not Christian? You have to do the math!
30%
How many reindeer does Santa have, which is the most famous, and what does he ride on?
8, Rudolph, sleigh
How many trees are cut down in the US every year?
33 to 36 million
Why is the light show in Baltimore called "Miracle on 34th Street"? This is a two part answer.
It is named after the movie "Miracle on 34th Street" because it is located on 34th street in Baltimore.
How far above the street is the Ball? In other words: How high up is the Ball?
472 feet