Christmas Songs
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...
Two Turtle Doves
In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
Germany
Originally made of real silver in 17th-century Germany, what shiny Christmas tree decoration was intended to reflect candlelight and symbolize icicles
Tinsel
In Japan, a popular Christmas tradition involves eating what fast-food item?
KFC
Which department store does Buddy get a job at?
Gimbels
Which Christmas song was originally written as a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
In which country is it traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, with the finder receiving a gift?
Germany
In Germany, what unusual ornament is sometimes hidden in the Christmas tree for children to find, promising a reward?
Pickel
In Mexico, what sweet bread is baked in a ring shape and often decorated with colored sugar for Christmas?
Rosca de Reyes
The modern image of Santa Claus in a red suit was popularized in the 1930s by this company’s advertisements.
Coca-Cola
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what was Grandma going to get when she walked home on Christmas Eve?
Egg nog
The Philippines has the longest Christmas season. How long does it last?
From September to January
Originating from ancient European and Norse mythology, this parasitic plant was believed to bring fertility, protection, and peace,...?
Misteltoe
Where do Candy Canes get their shape from?
In 1670, a German choir master asked a local confectioner to shape the candy into its traditional form, resembling a shepherd's hook. In the Christmas story, shepherds traveled from far and wide to visit the infant Jesus.
The first artificial Christmas trees were made in the 19th century from what material...?
Goose feathers dyed green.
In "You're a Mean one Mr. Grinch," what is his brain full of?
Spiders
Unlike the Western tradition of Santa Claus delivering gifts on December 25th, this Russian gift-bringer, Ded Moroz, gives presents on what day?
New Year's Eve
Which spiky-leaved plant with bright red berries is traditionally used in wreaths and decorations, and was believed by ancient Europeans to ward off evil spirits?
Holly
Which European country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas pudding?
England
Santa has 8 reindeer. What are their names?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many total gifts would you receive if you got every gift from day 1 to 12?
364
In Iceland, what is the number of mischievous Yule Lads who visit children during the nights leading up to Christmas?
13
Introduced to Europe from the Americas in the 1820s, this bright red and green plant is associated with Christmas and was named after the U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
Poinsettia
In England, there was a tradition linked to Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century, where people would eat Gingerbread cookies. Why?
Unmarried women ate gingerbread men as "husbands" for good luck to find a real husband
Approximately how much does Mariah Carey make annually in royalties for "All I Want for Christmas?"
Mariah Carey makes an estimated $2.5 to $3 million annually in royalties