Season's Greetings
The song "Silent Night" originates from what country?
Germany
Kids leave this out for Father Christmas in England
Mince Pies and Wine
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
Coca Cola.
Who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
Who wants to steal Christmas?
The Grinch
What famous popstar sings the Christmas song 'Misteltoe'?
Justin Bieber
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24\25
Saint Nicholas was originally this before he became known as Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas was a Monk
The number of reindeer that pull Santa's Sleigh?
9
In which country is it customary to get rid of old things during Christmas?
In Italy
Who sings the song that starts with "Last Christmas I gave you my heart"
George Michael/Wham
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
After Joseph, Mary and Jesus left Bethlehem, they went to which country?
Egypt
The game where you give each other anonymous xmas gifts is called?
Secret Santa
What is the name of the Grinch's pet dog?
Max.
Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas hit All I Want for Christmas officially signals the start of the festive period - but what year was it released?
1994
Who wrote the famus Russian ballet about Christmas, the Nutcracker
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin
Birth.
Name of the plant that people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistleltoe
Residents of which part of the world celebrate the New Year later than everyone else?
Niue and American Samoa
___________________________,
at the Christmas party hop,
Mistletoe hung where you can see,
Every couple tries to stop.
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel & Gretel
What is an alternative way of writing "Christmas"?
"Xmas"
According to tradition, when should you have your Christmas decorations down by?
January 5th
What are the most two popular phrases on Christmas gift cards?
To
From
Who sang the highest selling Christmas Song of all time?
Bing Crosby, White Christmas
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
A man and woman standing under the hanging mistletoe have to kiss.
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
an Angel.
Which country donates the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square?
Norway – the city of Oslo, Norway, donates the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to the people of Britain each year since 1947.
Why is the song ‘Jingle Bells’ so important?
A) It’s played in hospitals in America for the birth of any child on December 25th
B) It’s the highest grossing song of all time
C) It was Jesus’ favourite song
D) It was the first song ever played in space
It was the first song ever played in space