Christmas History
In what century was the first written use of Xmas?
What is Santa called in the United Kingdom (Great Britain, England)?
Father Christmas
What is the name of the classic song released in 1944 and composed by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie which tells the story of a snowman that comes to life after being built?
Frosty The Snowman
In Fred Claus, what initiates the Santa fight?
Fred pretends to be "Salvation Army-Like"
In what Central American country might you find yourself kicking off the holiday season by burning the devil on December 7th while sweeping your house?
Guatemala
What Christian group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
The Puritans
What do they call Santa Claus in Italy?
Babbo Natale
What classic Christmas carol is about three kings visiting baby Jesus?
We Three Kings of Orient Are
In the film Elf, what is the main character Buddy's favorite type of pasta?
Spaghetti
What cartoon character is a Christmas Eve staple in Sweden and is watched by millions of Swedes every year?
Donald Duck
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
Where are two U.S. states that have a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana and Georgia
Who sang the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas” in 1984?
Band Aid
What book does angel Clarence have with him when he comes to help George in It's a Wonderful Life?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
In what European country might you find money under the table cloth when you sit down to eat the traditional Christmas Eve supper Wigilia?
Poland
Before becoming tied up with Christmas what was Yule?
A pagan midwinter festival
What Norse god do some historians believe the Santa Claus legend evolved from?
Odin
How many verses are in the song "Jingle Bells"?
Four Verses
What does George promise to give to Mary at the beginning of It's a Wonderful Life?
The moon
What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
KFC Fried Chicken
Among Christians who lived in the East, when was Christmas originally celebrated? (Which day and month)
January 6th
What are the names of the original eight reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh? (IN ORDER)
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.
“Silent Night” was originally composed in which language?
German
How many lights were on the Griswold's house in Christmas Vacation?
25,000 lights
In what European country are children given gifts by St. Basil on January 1st instead of Santa on December 25th?
Greece