History
This generous 4th-century bishop from Myra became the inspiration for Santa Claus
St. Nick
Dutch name Sinterklass
This popular Mariah Carey song tops the charts every December
All I want for Christmas is You
This jolly happy soul comes to life when a magical hat is placed on his head
Frosty the Snowman
Australians celebrate Christmas on December 25th in this season
Summer
True or False Snow is White
False, It’s translucent only appearing white due to light reflection
This small town, mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, is celebrated as the birthplace of Jesus
Bethlehem
"In the song ‘Winter Wonderland,’ the snowman in the meadow is playfully imagined as this figure who could officiate a wedding."
Parson Brown
In Western folklore, this character delivers coal to misbehaving children instead of presents
Krampus
In Mexico, this event features a reenactment of Mary and Joseph‘s search for lodging in Bethlehem
Las Posadas
This popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch”
Eggnog
Christmas became a U.S. Federal holiday in the ____
a.1500’s b.1600’s c.1700s d.1800 e.1900 f. 2000s
1800s (1870)
In the song “The 12 days of Christmas,“ the gift given on the 8th day was this
8 Maids a-milking
The heartfelt line, “No one should be alone on Christmas,” is famously spoken by
Cindy Lou Who
In this country people traditionally eat KFC on Christmas
Japan
Although most Snowflakes are unique they almost always have this many sides
6
According to the Bible, the Three Wise Men brought gifts to baby Jesus. Name these three gifts.
gold, frankincense, and myrrh
This holiday inspired the 1857 song ”Jingle Bells“ written by James Lord Peirpont
Thanksgiving
Early depictions of Santa Clause varied in color, but by the 1930s, this source helped cement the iconic red suit
Coca-Cola
This country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree
Germany
In “X-mas” the “X” comes from this Greek letter, long used as an abbreviation for Christ
Chi
This ancient Roman festival, celebrated in late December with feasting, gift-giving, and diminished social order, influenced some of our modern Christmas traditions
Saturnalia (honoring the god Saturn)
If you add up every gift given over the 12 days in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas,” this is the total number of gifts received
364
Who said this famous line? “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about“
Charlie Brown
In the UK, this is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding
A coin
This U.S. state’s ‘Paradise’ saw a record-breaking 1,224.5 inches of snow in a single season, making it the snowiest spot in the country
Washington