Xmas facts
A Christmas Carol was written by which famous writer?
Charles Dickens
Finish the lyrics from Silent Night: “holy night, all is calm, all is _.”
Bright
Which reindeer shares the same name as another holiday figure?
Cupid
In Mexico, children celebrate Christmas by breaking…?
Piñatas
Buddy the Elf sticks to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy
corns and __.
Syrup
The day after Christmas, December 26th, is typically when gifts are given to employees by their employer. This holiday is called:
Boxing Day
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
True or False: The reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh are all girls
True (boy reindeer shed the antlers before winter)
What happens for the first person to find the pickle ornament on the Christmas tree on Christmas morning?
The first person to find the pickle on the tree would receive an extra present from Santa Claus or would be said to have a year of good fortune.
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt?
A pink bunny suit
What toy has magical powers and spies on children during the holiday season?
Elf on a shelf
In the song Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on the 10th day?
Lords a leaping
What is another name for reindeer?
Caribou
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure
punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
How many lights were on the Griswold’s house in Christmas Vacation?
25,000
St. Nicholas originates from which country?
Turkey
How old was the girl who sang “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”?
10 years old
What body part helps a reindeer warm the air they breathe?
Their nose
In Japan, it’s common for families to go to this American fast food chain on Christmas
KFC
Who was the bad guy Rudulph tried to avoid?
The Abominable Snowman
Which drink manufacturer is credited for popularizing Santa’s red and white outfit?
Coca Cola
How many total gifts are given in the song of the 12 Days of Christmas?
364
Which reindeer is named after the German word “thunder”?
Donner
In Britain, if you eat this for 12 days, it is said to bring good luck.
Mince pie
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown
Christmas?”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing