History of Christmas
What does Christmas stand for?
What does holly symbolize?
The crown of thorns that Jesus wore when he was crucified and the blood he shed during that event.
What was the first Christmas song played in space?
December 16, 1965, the song 'Jingle Bells' made history by becoming the first song to be played in space during NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight.
I'm dreaming of a White Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten...
...and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
Name this Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
What does the Christmas tree represent?
Christians believed that the tree represented Jesus and was also a sign of new beginnings.
What does the mistletoe symbolize?
Represents fertility, romance, and vitality
In Japan, this restaurant is traditional for Christmas dinner.
When KFC launched their “Kentucky for Christmas” marketing campaign in 1974, it was an instant hit and now KFC is a popular choice for Christmas dinners in Japan.
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walkin' home from our house Christmas eve...
...You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe
Name the 3 Christmas colors and what they represent.
Red, gold and green. Red suggest the blood of Christ; gold is one of the gifts from the Three Kings; while green is a symbol of everlasting life.
This U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as a legal holiday.
Alabama
What do candy canes symbolize?
The shape of the candy is actually a “J” for Jesus, and the red and white stripes represent blood and purity.
This company was the first to use Santa in advertisement.
Coca-Cola
Joy to The world! the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King...
...Let every heart prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
Common Christmas decoration that became popular around the world after World War II. Also a ballet.
Nutcracker
In 1889, this U.S president was the first to place a decorated tree in the White House on Christmas morning.
Benjamin Harrison
What does the star tree topper symbolize?
Guidance; a star atop the Christmas tree pay homage to the guiding light on that night.
Christmas use to be illegal. Which U.S. state was the last to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1907?
Oklahoma
On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying...
...5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
Name all eight reindeer. Do not include Rudolph, he is the ninth reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen.
When did Christmas officially became a federal holiday in the United States?
June 26, 1870
What do wreaths symbolize?
The evergreens and unbroken circle reminded them of God's eternal love and the salvation that Jesus brought to the world.
This Queen was the first to send a Christmas card.
Queen Victoria
Have a holly, jolly Christmas;
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow,
but have a cup of cheer...
...Have a holly, jolly Christmas;
And when you walk down the street
Say Hello to friends you know
and everyone you meet.
Today, many people put an orange in Christmas stockings to represent the gold coin. Who started the gold coins tradition?
St. Nicholas wanted to help a poor family who had three daughters. He threw gold coins down their chimney on Christmas Eve – and the coins fell in to a stocking that was hanging in the fireplace to dry.