History I
The early celebrations in Northern Europe were called...
Yule
Santa comes down through the ....
chimney
Which Christmas treat is traditionally left out for Santa in many countries?
Cookies (often with milk)
What color are the berries on most traditional holly decorations?
red
Which Christmas character is known for trying to steal Christmas in Whoville?
Grinch
Celebrations in Ancient Rome were called...
Saturnalia
In 1839 the first advent wreath was used by ...
Johann Heinrich Wichern
What plant is people supposed to kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
What beverage is often served hot with spices during Christmas markets?
mulled wine
In A Christmas Carol, what is the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
On the 6th of December died a famous bishop
Saint Nicolas
The first Christmas trees were in use in the .... century
16th
In Home Alone, where is the family traveling when they forget Kevin?
Paris
What sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff and often hung on trees?
Candy canes
Which famous ballet is commonly performed during the Christmas season?
The Nutcracker (Tschaikowsky)
Moore's poem about Santa Claus is called...
The Night Before Christmas
Silent Night was composed for which musical instrument originally?
Guitar
The reindeers of Santa are called.... (give 2 examples)
Thunder, DASHER! DANCER! PRANCER VIXEN!
COMET! CUPID! DONNER, BLITZEN!
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
In Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
“Treat every day like Christmas.”
Silent Night was composed in....
Oberndorf
Silent Night was first played in ....
1818
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding in the UK?
a coin
In The Polar Express, what word appears on the train ticket after the boy believes?
“Believe”