Tree-mendous Facts
This popular Christmas tree decoration was once made of real candles.
What are Christmas lights (tree lights)?
This Christian season begins four Sundays before Christmas.
What is Advent?
This sweet, spiced bread loaf is often shaped like a man.
What is gingerbread (or gingerbread man)?
This 1990 movie features a boy accidentally left home while his family goes to Paris.
What is Home Alone?
These are hung by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
What are stockings?
This decoration is traditionally placed at the very top of a Christmas tree.
What is a star (or an angel)?
According to the Bible, this angel appeared to Mary to announce she would give birth to Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
A traditional hot drink made with milk, sugar, eggs, and spices.
What is eggnog?
In this 2003 animated movie, a train takes kids to the North Pole.
What is The Polar Express?
People often sing these in their neighborhood or at school during Christmas.
What are Christmas carols?
This red plant with green leaves is commonly used in Christmas decorations.
What is a poinsettia?
These visitors from the East Brought gifts to baby Jesus.
Who are the Three Wise Men (Kings or Magi)?
A traditional meat often served as the centerpiece of an American Christmas dinner?
What is turkey?
This singer is known as “The King of Christmas” for hits like “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Who is Mariah Carey?
Many families put this figure or scene under the Christmas tree to depict Jesus’ birth.
What is a nativity scene?
In this country, the tradition of decorating Christmas trees is believed to have originated.
What is Germany?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple and is sometimes called the Festival of Lights.
What is Hanukkah?
This spice was once considered more valuable than gold and is common in Christmas baking.
What is cinnamon?
This actor plays the grumpy title character in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Who is Jim Carrey?
In many European countries, this day marks the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
What is Epiphany (January 6th)?
Christmas trees are usually evergreen, symbolizing this.
What is eternal life?
The star placed atop a Christmas tree symbolizes this event in the nativity story.
What is the Star of Bethlehem?
In Italy, this sweet bread loaf with dried fruit and nuts is a classic Christmas treat.
What is panettone?
This band released “Last Christmas,” a song about heartbreak during the holidays.
Who is Wham!?
This country started the tradition of Advent calendars.
What is Germany?