Numbers
How many days do Jews observe Hanukkah?
A. 5 B. 12 C. 8
Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.
True or False: Prophetess Anna was present at Jesus's blessing.
True
When does the Kazatskiy Family usually take the "Christmas picture"
A. Before Dinner B. After food, before presents.
B. After food, before presents.
How many reindeer does Santa have?
9 reindeers
What colors does the Russian Ded Moroz wear?
A. Red/White B. Blue/White C. Green/White
B. Blue/White
How many estimated miles did Mary & Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
A. 20 B. 55 C.187 D. 80
D. 80 miles
Which direction did the wise men travel to, while going to Jerusalem?
A. North B. West
B. West
What holiday was "Jingle Bells" written for?
A. Christmas B. Thanksgiving C. Valentines Day
B. Thanksgiving
First published in 1857, it was written by James Lord Pierpont, to be sung on Thanksgiving — not Christmas.
When is Christmas Celebrated in Russia?
January 7th
Which country did eggnog come from?
A. Canada B. Brazil C. England D. Scotland
C. England
How many countries in the world celebrate Christmas?
A. 200 B. 160 C. 85
B. 160
True or False: There are no records of Joseph speaking in the Christmas story.
True: there is absolutely no record of him speaking at all.
True or False: You can now rent a live Christmas Tree
True: Companies are now renting tress. The company delivers it directly to your door. After the holidays the tree is returned. It's then repotted and cared for until it's available for rental again next year. Each tree can be re-rented for up to seven years, until it grows too large for in-home use and is planted forever in the local community or nearby forests through a reforestation project.
What is the name of this Russian cookie based on the American description below...
A Russian spice cookie (also known as honey bread) that is indispensable anytime tea is served, especially at Christmas. Round mounds slathered with a flat icing made with flour and honey.
Pryaniki
When were the first Christmas Light created?
A. 1775
B. 1882
C. 1981
In 1882, invented by Edward Johnson
How tall was the biggest tree ever displayed?
A. 318 Ft
B. 221 Ft
C. 150 Ft
The tallest Christmas tree ever displayed was in Seattle, WA. It measured 221ft. tall.
To whom did Luke write his Gospel?
To the Roman leader Theophilus, to tell him the truth about Christian teaching.
True or False: 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' began as a marketing campaign.
True: It was the Montgomery Ward that commissioned a catalog copywriter, John May, to create a Christmas character for coloring books in 1993. These books were given to kids visiting Santa.
Where was the first candy cane made?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Turkey
A. it was created in Germany in 1847 and shaped like a J for Jesus.
What does Noel mean?
A. Christmas B. Birthday/Birth C. Joy
B. Birthday/Birth
English speakers borrowed the word noel from French. It can be traced further back to the Latin word natalis, which can mean 'birthday' as a noun or 'of or relating to birth' as an adjective," according to Merriam-Webster.
What is Santa's address (official USPS)?
A: 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888
B: 325 Popsicle, North Pole 22235
C: 455 Jolly Ranch, North Pole 12345
A: 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888
Name 6 ancestors from Jesus's genealogy (written in Luke 03:23 and on)
God, Adam, Seth, Enos, Cainan, Maleleel, Jared, Enoch, Mathusala, Lamech, Noah, Shem, Arphaxad, Cainan, Sala, Heber, Phalec, Ragau, Saruch, Nachor, Thara, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Juda, Phares, Esrom, Aram, Aminadab, Naasson, Salmon, Boaz, Obed, Jesse, David, Nathan, Mattatha, Menan, Melea, Eliakim, Jonam, Joseph, Judah, Simeon, Levi, Matthat, Jorim, Eliezer, Jose, Er, Elmodam, Cosam, Addi, Melchi, Neri, Salathiel, Zorobabel, Rhesa, Joannan, Juda, Joseph, Semei, Mattathias, Maath, Nagge, Esli, Naum, Amos, Mattathias, Joseph, Jannai, Melchi, Levi, Matthat, Heli, Joseph, Jesus.
Who was the first US president who put up an official White House Christmas tree?
A. Franklin Pierce (14th President)
B. Calvin Coolidge (30th President)
C. Andrew Johnson (17th President)
A. Franklin Pierce (14th President)
In Japan Christmas is considered what?
A. Romantic Festival B. Drinking Festival
C: Light Festival
A: Romantic festival
Christmas in Japan is more a time to spread the joy of the season rather than a religious celebration. In fact, Christmas in Japan is considered a romantic occasion, much like Valentine's Day, where couples spend the evenings together strolling along streets
Who started Christmas in Russia?
A. Stalin B. Prince Vladimir C. King Rurik
Russians started to officially celebrate the Christmas holiday in the late 10th century thanks to Prince Vladimir who baptized Russia.