CHRISTMAS!

years

200

what year did the movie home alone release??

1990

400

what year did Mariah Carey release the iconic Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"??

1994

600

what year did people start gifting to each other on Christmas?

around 336 AD

800

what year did Santa Claus die??

December 6, 343 AD

1000

what year did Christmas become a "thing"??

December 25, 336 A.D.

songs

200

what is the Christmas song that goes "fa la la la la"?

deck the halls

400

what is the most popular Christmas song? (you can say ANY of the top 3!) (also goes by best selling)

1. "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

2. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

3. "Last Christmas" by Wham! & "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee

600

what is the least popular Christmas song??

"The Christmas Shoes" by NewSong

800

what is the newest Christmas song?

"Christmas Angel" by Delacey

1000

what was the first ever Christmas song??

Angels' Hymn (or Angels' Carol)

gifting

200

(free points) what do 🫵YOU want for Christmas??

thats beautiful Katie!....

400

why do people gift to each other on Christmas?

People give gifts at Christmas to honor the Three Wise Men's gifts to baby Jesus, celebrate His birth, show love and appreciation for others, and because it's a deeply ingrained tradition rooted in ancient winter solstice rituals, pagan customs, and modern commercialization that builds family bonds and expresses care,. It's a way to emulate generosity, share goodwill, and remember the "greatest gift" of salvation, making people feel valued and connected,.

600

what is the best gift that you can possibly get someone for Christmas that would surprise them??

• Experiential Gifts: These create lasting memories. Examples include surprise vacations (like a trip to Las Vegas) or concert/event tickets.
• Highly Personalized Items: Gifts that show the giver truly knows the recipient's specific desires are often the most surprising and cherished. Examples include a specific, hard-to-find collectible (like a rare Beanie Baby), a desired antique, or a beloved cookbook.
• Fulfilling a Hidden Need/Want: Sometimes the most surprising gift is something practical the recipient desperately needs but wouldn't buy for themselves, such as a new appliance or a home security system.
• Life-Changing Opportunities: Major gifts, such as enough money to buy necessary equipment like a snowboard and gear or assistance with financial burdens, can be genuinely shocking and highly appreciated.
• Creative Presentation: The way a gift is wrapped can add to the surprise. Some people wrap a small, valuable gift in a large, misleading box to build anticipation (e.g., a gaming system hidden inside a vacuum cleaner box). 

800

what is the official smallest gift on christmas in the world ever gifted??

a Christmas card measuring just 15 micrometers by 20 micrometers (0.0006 x 0.0009 inches)

1000

what is the official biggest gift on christmas in the world ever gifted??

The Statue of Liberty