Christmas Traditions
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of a sleigh is mentioned?
“A one-horse open sleigh”
What bad guy did Rudolph have to avoid?
The Abominable Snowman
Name the eight original Reindeer.
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner
True or False: Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard
True
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
Which is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?
The Nutcracker
What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks?
Polar Express
What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags?
To and From
What beverage is known as milk punch?
EggNog
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison
In 1949, Gene Autry recorded a song about a famous reindeer. What is the name of this song?
“Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
What do you hang above the fireplace for Santa to stuff with goods?
A Stocking
What do you leave for Santa?
Milk and Cookies
Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
Canada
On the tenth day of Christmas, what does my true love give to me?
Lords a-leaping
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
Four or 4
Traditions of Christmas around the world will tell you that Santa Claus is known by many names. What is the French name for Santa Claus?
Pere Noel
What soda company often uses Santa Claus in their Christmas advertising?
Coca-Cola
What reindeer shares a name with the celebrity of Valentine’s Day?
Cupid
What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
Jingle Bells
Who was the star of the Christmas movie Jingle All the Way?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
Six
Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?
Germany