Christmas
General
General
Before Coca-Cola pushed ads to with Santa's suit as the color ___, Santa's suit was represented multiple colors.
Red
What original Christmas movie used adult voices, but the newer version used kids' voices?
Frosty the Snowman
When was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
June 26, 1870
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What is Christmas all about?
A day to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. It's also a time to give gifts to friends and family.
Where did GramPam and Bedstefar meet?
The Institute Building at Oregon State University
Why are candy canes shaped the way they are?
They are shaped in the form of a 'J' to represent Jesus.
What Christmas song was originally recorded by the singer when they were 13 years old?
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
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What holiday was illegal in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1659 to 1681?
Christmas
Alizea does not like ice cream except when _____.
It is in an ice cream cone.
What did Grandma Olsen go to college for?
Speech Therapy
What Christmas movie accidentally used real snow?
Home Alone
What is the first Christmas song to mention Santa Claus?
Up On The Housetop
What year were electric Christmas lights introduced?
1882
What branch of the military did Grandpa Lake serve?
The Army
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Where does the tradition to put a shoe out on Christmas Eve come from?
Grandma Lake read about it in a newspaper.
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What is the first Christmas song to be played in space?
Jingle Bells
What Christmas movie was voiced by real kids and was hated by network executives?
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Why do we hang wreaths?
It used to remind Romans, Celts, and Druids of spring's return.
What were GramPam and Bedstefar doing on the day Jakob wanted to proposed to Esther?
They were running an aid station for Pine to Palm, outside of cell reception.
What two instruments did Jakob play in middle school?
Oboe and Trombone
What kind company started making artificial Christmas trees in the United States?
Toilet Brush Company (Addis Brush Company)
What Christmas movie had its entire script written in just nine days?
Home Alone
Why do we think of holly as a Christmas decoration?
Ancient peoples believed hanging it in homes during the winter would scare evil spirits and prevent them from entering.
What is Zach studying at the University of Edinburgh?
Nobody Knows
Who has lost half their face in a treadmill?
Erik Olsen