Happened on Christmas Day
In 800 BCE, Pope Leo III crowns him Roman Emperor.
Who is Charlemagne?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was a marketing gimmick for this department store.
What is Montgomery Ward?
This festival of lights is celebrated with fireworks, food and the lighting of diyas.
What is Diwali?
Evidence of this traditional German drink dates back to at least 1420.
What is Gluhwein?
Why don't snowmen get married?
They always get cold feet!
In 1711, St. Paul's Cathedral, designed by this architect, was officially declared complete after 35 years of construction.
Who is Christopher Wren?
This plant was named after the 1st US ambassador to Mexico.
What is poinsettia?
A traditional food of Hanukkah, what were latkes made of before they became mostly made of potatoes.
What is cheese?
This drink's earliest form was a medieval English drink called posset.
What is egg nog?
How do Christmas trees get their email?
The log-on!
In 1621, Governor William Bradford forbids game playing on Christmas where.
What is the Plymouth Colony?
In Elf, Buddy works at this department store.
What is Gimbels?
Eid al-Fitr features sweet treats, colorful garlands and giving of money, is celebrated at the end of this month-long fast.
What is Ramadan?
This royal is credited with inventing gingerbread men, which were originally cut to resemble visiting dignitaries.
Who is Elizabeth I?
Why do mummies lover Christmas?
There's so much wrapping!
In 1013, English earls declare this Danish king to be the first Viking King of England, disposing Ethelred the Unready.
Who is Sweyn Forkbeard?
Two of Santa's reindeer are named for weather phenomena. Name them.
Who are Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
The Jokkmokk Light Festival takes place in this northern region which is also one of the contenders for Santa's workshop.
What is Lapland (Swedish Lapland for the festival)?
This Puerto Rican Christmas drink is similar to eggnog but is made with coconut milk and rum.
What is Coquito?
How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?
Nothing- it was on the house!
In 1926, this emperor assumes the throne of Japan.
Who is Hirohito?
If you added all the gifts mentioned in The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many gifts would you have?
What is 364
Loy Krathong is celebrated in this country and features floating candle-lit baskets to honor spirits and release negativity.
What is Thailand?
Which countries traditionally leave rice pudding out for Christmas elves?
What are Sweden, Norway and Denmark?
What did the wise men say after they offered up their gifts of gold and frankincense?
Wait, there's myrrh!