Xmas Songs
Mariah Carey only wants one thing for christmas… whats that?
You!
Name at least six of the traditional german gingerbread (Lebkuchen) spices
Cinnamon, Cardamom, Star Anise, Ginger, Coriander, All Spice, Cloves, Nutmeg
What pagan holiday was replaced by christmas?
Winter solstice! The triumph of light over darkness!
When does winter officially start (plus or minus 5 days)
Dec 21 (accepted: 16-26)
Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born?
Corsica
What band created this song?
Wham!
What do americans celebrate on the 4th Thursday of November?
Thanksgiving!
Which ancient civilization used evergreens around christmas time to represent the triumph of life over death?
Ancient Egyptians!
What is it called when you essentially get burned by cold temperatures?
Frostbite!
What is the last book/movie of the Lord of The Rings trilogy called?
The Return of the King
Who sang this song?
Ella Fitzgerald!
What was the name of the criminal duo trying to steal from the McAllisters in Home Alone?
The Wet Bandits
Which norse mythological figure is credited with inspiring Santa’s sleigh (except this sleigh was pulled by an 8-legged horse)?
Odin!
Name three animals that hibernate!
Bats, Bees, Bears, Squirrels, Frogs...
What is the name for a Group of Owls?
You know Dasher and Dancer
And Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid
And…
Donner and Blitzen
What is the name of the little girl in The Grinch that saved christmas?
Cindy Lou Who
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating the christmas tree?
Germany!
The Northern and Southern Lights are more scientifically referred to as...
Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis
What is the name of Princess Leia's home planet in Star Wars?
Alderaan
Name three of the 12 days of christmas gifts!
On the twelfth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
In which country do a lot of people traditionally eat KFC for christmas?
Japan!
During the 1960s in the Black Freedom Movement an alternative christmas time holiday was created to support black people who felt disconnected from their African Roots. What was this holiday?
Kwanzaa!
Milankovitch Cycles!
Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand