Treats on Christmas
What classic Christmas treat did the fairytale Hansel and Gretel inspire?
Gingerbread House
Where does Santa live?
The North Pole
What plant associated with Christmas and kissing is actually poisonous?
Mistletoe
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
¡Feliz Navidad!
In the famous story by Dr. Seuss, who attempts to stop Christmas by stealing the gifts and decorations?
The Grinch
How many candy canes do we produce in the U.S. every year?
A) 500,000
B) 1.2 billion
C) 1.76 billion
D) Over 2 billion
C) 1.76 billion
What does Santa drive around while delivering gifts?
A Sleigh
How long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow?
Average about seven years
There are two real North Poles. The one that’s, well, at the North Pole, but another that’s a city in which state?
Alaska
what made frosty come to life according to the song
An Old Silk Hat
How do most people eat a candy cane: Starting at the straight end, starting at the curved end, or by breaking it into pieces?
55% of people start on the straight end first!
How many times does Santa Claus check his list to figure out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice?
Twice!
what do children who are on the naughty list receive for christmas?
a lump of coal
In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin?
Germany
Which Cartoon character is synonymous with a small, sad Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
what is considered the least popular christmas cookie, according to a 2020 poll?
A) Sugar Cookies
B) Anise Cookies
C) Biscuits
D) Gingerbread Cookies
B) Anise Cookies
What are two popular alternative names for Santa Claus!
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick!
We associate “Jingle Bells” with Christmas today, but which holiday did it originally celebrate?
Thanksgiving
One country has an unusual Christmas tradition. They go to KFC. Which country celebrates this way?
Japan
In a Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, what is the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
According to legend, which U.S. president had his very own eggnog recipe?
George Washington!
In the 1920's, what company was the first to use Santa Claus in their Advertising?
Coca-Cola
Which U.S. president made Christmas a national holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
Name two of the six states that are responsible for most of our Christmas trees.
Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Washington
What is the name of the ballet performed at Christmas time about a toy that comes to life?
The Nutcracker