Songs
Name three of Santa's reindeers
Which fairytale was the first gingerbread house inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
Sing the first stanza of "Away in a Manger"
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in colour?
The white represents the purity of Jesus Christ. The red stripes are for the blood he shed when he died on the cross.
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas
Where does Home Alone 2 take place?
New York City
In the song "Winter Wonderland", what do we call the snowman?
Parson Brown
List 4 ingredients in eggnog
Eggs, sugar, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, brandy, cinnamon
When did Christmas pause a war?
World War I. Pope Benedict XV called for a temporary ceasefire during the Christmas season. The next morning, unarmed German soldiers approached the British line shouting “Merry Christmas!” They were met with hearty handshakes, gifts of chocolate and cigarettes, and a spirited game of soccer.
What are the names of the two burglars in Home Alone?
Harry and Marv
In the song "12 Days of Christmas", what is given on the 7th day?
Swans a-swimming
In the 19th century, which fruit was traditionally put in Christmas stockings?
Mandarin oranges. They are said to represent a gift of gold from St. Nicholas.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come
What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells
What is the famous French Christmas dish Bûche de Noël known as in English?
Yule Log
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
In Elf, why does Santa’s sleigh crash in Central Park?
The engine is lost due to a shortage of Christmas spirit.