Christmas Food
In England, Christmas trees in the 14th and 15th centuries often had what type of edible decorations?
Apples
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is December’s birthstone?
Turquoise
Where does the Grinch have termites?
In his smile.
What is America’s most popular cookie at Christmas time?
Sugar
In ‘Frosty the Snowman,’ what made Frosty come to life?
What does the word ‘Noel’ mean in Latin?
Birth
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas Day
When the Grinch ransacks Whoville, what is the first thing to go?
Stockings.
What is the most popular Christmas fruit worldwide?
Cranberries
Who originally sang ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’?
What are the two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
On which date does winter solstice often occur in December?
21st
What does the Grinch have in his soul?
Garlic.
Where did the idea for gingerbread houses originate, and when?
16th Century Germany
What Christmas song was introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 movie ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’?
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Which plant is known as the Christmas Flower?
poinsettias
What popular New Year’s event takes place in Times Square?
Ball Drop
How long has the Grinch hated Christmas?
Fifty-three years.
What did it mean if a coin was found in someone’s Christmas pudding?
Good luck all year!
What language was ‘Silent Night’ originally written in?
German
Who wrote ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Charles Dickens
Which fictional character is known to visit houses on Christmas Eve?
Santa Claus
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max.