Reindeer
What is another name for reindeer?
Caribou
When were electric Christmas lights first used on Christmas trees?
in the 1800's
if you were to total ALL the gifts given in the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many gifts would there be?
364 gifts!
We observe that we have the same number of partridges as drummers (12 of each); doves and pipers (22 of each); hens and lords (30 of each) and so on. So the easiest way to count our presents is to add up to the middle of the list and then double the result: (12 + 22 + 30 + 36 + 40 + 42) × 2 = 364.
In the United States children hang stockings hoping they will be filled with presents such as candy, cookies, small toys and money. What do Dutch children do?
They put out shoes to be filled with little gifts
A Santa Joke:
How do we know that Santa knows karate?
He wears a black belt!
How are reindeer antlers similar to fingerprints?
No two are the same. They are all different.
What were the first Christmas trees decorated with?
Food, such as apples, nuts, dates and popcorn
The song Jingle Bells was originally written for what holiday?
Thanksgiving
What color and shape were the first candy canes?
white, straight sticks
What types of list does Santa keep?
A Naughty List and a Nice List
how many babies does a mother deer have in a year, 1, 2, or 3?
1
How long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow?
About 15 years
What was the original title for the song "Jingle Bells?"
"One Horse Open Sleigh"
In Finland Santa does not ride in a sleigh. What does he ride on?
A straw goat named Ukko
Who helps Santa make the toys?
The elves
Why do reindeer have big, flat noses?
To warm the air it breathes in
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Dyed goose feathers
In the song "the 12 days of Christmas, what gifts was given on day 5?
The world's largest gingerbread house was baked in where?
Oslo, Norway
Where does Santa live?
At the North Pole
What do reindeer do when they get up in the morning?
They look for food to eat.
Who made the first artificial Christmas tree?
The Germans in the 1500s
In the song "The 12 days of Christmas," what gift is added to the long list of gifts on day 12?
12 drummers drumming
What food do many people in Japan eat as a Christmas tradition?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
What are 3 other names for Santa Claus?
Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas (or St. Nick) and Kris Kringle