Christmas Traditions
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
What actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
True or False: Santa Claus is based on a real person.
True. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas.
What is Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made of?
A Corncorb
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
2 (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
In the movie Elf, what condiment does Buddy put on everything?
Syrup
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch described as having in his smile?
Termites in his Teeth
Which Brothers Grimm fairy tale helped popularize gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
What holiday drink is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A Bunny Onesie
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Goose Feathers
Daily Double!!!!!!!
Hint: Christmas Music Math
**I will read aloud the quesion.**
364
Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol?”
Charles Dickens
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?
Rockefeller Center
What city was Kevin McCallister’s family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie, Home Alone?
Paris, France
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
In Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas,” song, what does she say she won’t even wish for?
Snow
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The Poinsettia
In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life?
Happy Birthday
What major event of the American Revolution happened on Christmas Night in 1776?
Washington Crossing the Delaware
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas”
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola