Religious
What did the 3 wise men bring Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Where was Home Alone filmed?
Sets were built in a Chicago high school
How many gifts were given in the song The Twelve Days of Christmas?
364
When was the first strand of Christmas lights created?
Thomas Edison invented them in 1880.
Hanging stockings dates back to St. Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?
Gold coins
Written by a Methodist and sung by Felix Mendelssohn, the melody for this hymn was actually written to commemorate the anniversary of the printing press.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
In the movie Elf, "you don't smell like Santa. You smell like.....................
You smell like beef and cheese.
What holiday was Jingle Bells written to celebrate?
Thanksgiving
What president banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt. He was labeled an environmentalist.
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating KFC chicken?
Japan
How often have Christmas and Hanukkah coincided on the same day?
In just over a century, it has occurred just four times. The first night of Hanukkah last fell on Christmas Day in 2005. Before that, the overlap occurred in 1959 and 1921. It will happen this year!
In Schitt's Creek, where do the Roses celebrate Christmas?
The Rosebud Motel
According to the Guinness World Records book, what is the best selling Christmas single of all time.
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
When was the first Christmas tree erected in Rockefeller Center?
In Dec. 1931, workers at the center pooled their money to buy a 20' tree.
What is the Hawaiian word for Santa Claus?
Kanakaloka
For approximately 250 years after Christ’s birth, when was Christmas celebrated?
For the first three centuries, Christmas wasn’t in December—or on the calendar at all. If observed at all, the celebration of Christ’s birth was usually lumped with Epiphany (January 6), one of the church’s earliest established feasts.
What year was A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired?
1965
Who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Santa Claus?
Edmund Gwenn won best supporting actor for his role as Santa in Miracle on 34th Street.
How much did the average consumer spend on holiday purchases in 2021?
$997.73
According to Spangler, the candy manufacturer, how many candy canes are produced in a day?
2.7 million
True or false The Bible tells us that three kings, riding on camels, visited Jesus.
False – The Bible does mention magi coming to visit Jesus, but does not say how many or that they were kings riding camels. There were at least two as the word magi is plural, but there could have been many more. The Bible simply mentions three gifts, but does not imply that there were three of them or that they were kings. There is no mention of camels either. (Read Matt Ch 2)
How long did it take Charles Dickens to write A Christmas Carol?
6 weeks
What actor was injured while filming a Christmas movie?
Chevy Chase punched the outside decorations while filming National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and broke his finger.
What state produces the most Christmas trees?
Oregon
What time zone is the North Pole in?
None; all longitudinal lines start there.