Christmas Traditions and Songs
Christmas song written and first recorded in 1970 by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
Traditional birthdate of Joshua ben Joseph (Jesus Christ)
What is Dec. 25th?
First culture to eat Pumpkin Pie on Christmas?
Who was the Americans?
Suprise attack on the British
What is the Battle of Trenton (or the Crossing of the Delaware)?
The Dutch elf originally named Sinterklaas
Who is Santa Claus?
People singing as a choir at their neighbor's door
The Holiday last 8 days and follows the Moon Calendar
What is Hanukkah?
First European Culture who decorated trees for Christmas
Who is the Germans?
Soccer game in No Man's Land
What is WWI Christmas truce?
Roman god honored during Saturnalia
Who is Saturn?
"O Tannenbaum"
What is the song, "Oh Christmas Tree"?
The holiday for the Christmas Saint, celebrated on Dec. 6th
What is St. Nicholas Day?
First European Culture who used a Yule log for the Christmas season
Who was the Scandinavians (Vikings)?
Proclamation from Abraham Lincoln
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Austrian demon that follows Santa Claus to kidnap and eat the bad children during Christmas
Who is Krampus?
"Stille Nacht"
What is the song "Silent Night"?
Celebrated throughout the world, was the reason for the creation of Stonehenge
What is the Winter Solstice?
First European Culture who began kissing under the Mistletoe
The Surprise Attack by the North Vietnamese Army
What is the Tet Offensive?
Known for hiding presents for children and beating his rival with a cane
Who is St. Nicolas of Myra?
The Welsh tradition involving people travelling with a horse skull and challenging homeowners to an archaic rap battle.
What is Mari Lwyd?
Roman Holiday that lasted from Dec. 17-19
What is Saturnalia?
European Culture who swap roles between master and slave during the Christmas season
Who were the Romans?
The Crowning of Charles the Great
What is the reestablishment of the Roman Empire?
The Duke of Bohemia known for bringing Catholicism to Bohemia and being murdered by his brother
Who was Wenceslaus I?