Christmas History
The whole reason for Christmas was because of this person born on this day
Jesus
This pop singers Christmas song became popular after its release in 1994. 100 points for both the song and author
Mariah Carey "All I want for Christmas is You"
What does an Advent Calendar usually count down to?
Christmas
Things people hang on the wall or by the fireplace for Santa to fill with treats
Stockings
This famous reindeer has a red nose.
Rudolph
Christmas cards were first sent during the rein of which British monarch?
Queen Victoria
Feliz Navidad is Christmas in which language?
Spanish
How many reindeer (including Rudolph) pulls Santa's sleigh?
nine
These sweet cutout treats are often decorated with icing and sprinkles.
What are Christmas cookies?
This saint inspired Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
True or False, WW1 saw a truce on Christmas day?
True
Which Christmas Song was the first to be broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
Which country is responsible for starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
This helper of Santa moves around the house and keeps an eye on the kids
Elf on the Shelf
Which 2 reindeer names start with a D?
Dasher and Dancer
Before Santa was popularized, what did the British originally call him?
Father Christmas
This 1951 song asking for peace was written in response to the Korean War.
Do You Hear What I Hear
Red and Green are the colors of Christmas, what do these colors represent?
Red represents the blood of Christ and Green represents eternal life.
This carved or crafted scene represents the birth of Jesus.
What is a nativity scene?
This character is the personification of winter.
Jack Frost
One president banned Christmas trees in the White House because of Pagan origin, Which president was this?
Theodore Roosevelt
The carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful” was originally written in this language
Latin
In Ukraine, Christmas trees are often decorated with this creature, symbolizing good luck.
spider or spider web
These colorful paper tubes, popular in the UK, pop open to reveal toys and crowns.
Christmas Crackers
This mythically creature keeps an eye on mischief makers around the world
Krampus