How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
Who helps Santa Claus in making his gifts?
Elves and Mrs. Claus!
Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoes. Which ornament are we talking about?
Bells
What is a female turkey called?
Hen
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
Six
What did Noel mean in Latin before being used for Christmas?
Birth
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Père Noël
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
What is a ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas?
Yule log (cake/chocolate log)
- Cake symbolized the log you should burn on Christmas Eve. If the log goes out before the morning, it is believed you will face bad luck in the new year.
What’s the most popular Christmas play featuring toys that come to life
The Nutcracker
Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?
The color white symbolizes the purity of Jesus, and the color red symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed for us.
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca - Cola
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
According to the song '12 Days of Christmas', what did my true love give to me on the third day of Christmas?
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a partridge in a pear tree
What is the name of the famous Christmas snowman?
Frosty
When was the first Christmas card sent? Who designed it?
The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 and was designed by John Horsley.
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?
Turkey
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
Which Christmas food is it considered good luck to eat one of on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
Mince Pies - is a sweet pie of English origin, filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices called "mincemeat", that is traditionally served during the Christmas season in much of the English-speaking world.
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
Silver
The three gifts had a spiritual meaning: gold as a symbol of kingship on earth, frankincense (an incense) as a symbol of deity, and myrrh (an embalming oil) as a symbol of death.
What is the real name of Santa Clause?
St. Nicholas
- He was a Christian Bishop
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
Pigs in a blanket