Christmas History
Why is Christmas celebrated in December?
It's believed that Christians chose this month and date to celebrate Jesus's arrival to replace a series of pagan celebrations that used to occur in December, according to History.
What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
Who is the main character in A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer Scrooge
In Australia, what season is it during Christmas?
Summer
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
Who invented Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison
What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
Which country traditionally eats KFC on Christmas?
Japan
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
Which fairy tale established the creation of gingerbread houses as a Christmas tradition?
Hansel and Gretel
Elmo Shropshire wrote what comedy song about a fateful Christmas accident caused by too much eggnog?
“Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer”
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
In Finland, what animal is believed to bring presents, similar to Santa?
The Yule Goat
What is the name of the traditional warm holiday beverage that’s made from mulled wine or cider, orange, cinnamon and other spices?
Wassail
In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
Who wrote the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?”
Johnny Marks
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?
Clarice
What is celebrated with candlelight processions during the nine days before Christmas in Mexico?
Las Posadas
Where is the real town called The North Pole located?
Alaska
What historical event is known as the ‘Christmas Truce’?
World War I soldiers observed Christmas Day together in 1914.
Name 7 of Billboard's top 10 greatest holiday songs of all time?
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
“Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms
"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee
“The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” by Nat King Cole
“A Holly Jolly Christmas” by Burl Ives
“Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano
“It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams
"Last Christmas" by Wham!
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Dean Martin
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
What song do all the characters sing at the end of It's A Wonderful Life?
"Auld Lang Syne"
Which ancient Roman celebration has significantly impacted many of our Christmas customs?
Saturnalia
Name All of Santa's Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph