Festive Facts and Traditions
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A) Germany
B) Lativa
C) United States of America
D) England
A) Germany
What is the name of the reindeer with the red nose?
Rudolph
Which of these is NOT a real name for one of Santa's reindeer?
A) Thunder
B) Vixen
C) Donner
D) Dasher
A) Thunder
What did Frost the Snowman have for a nose?
A) carrot
B) button
C) coal
D) pinecone
B) Button
Where does the "Poinsettia" plant (the red holiday plant) originally come from?
A) Mexico
B) Israel
C) The North Pole
D) Canada
A) Mexico
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" how many lords a-leaping are there?
A) Nine
B) Ten
C) Eleven
D) Twelve
B) Ten
In the movie Elf what are the four main food groups for Elves?
candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What is the shortest day of the year called?
A) The Equinox
B) The Freeze
C) Midwinter
D) The Winter Solstice
D) The Winter Solstice
Which country traditional makes gingerbread houses?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Finland
D) Sweden
A) Germany
A) One
B) Five
C) Twelve
D) Zero
D) Zero
"Jingle Bells" was actually written as a Thanksgiving song and never mentions Christmas at all.
What was the first company to use Santa Claus in their advertisements?
A) Hersheys
B) Pepsi
C) Ford
D) Coca-Cola
D) Coca-Cola
In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family going on vacation?
Paris
True or False: Every single snowflake has exactly six sides.
True
Which Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time?
A) All I Want for Christmas is You
B) Jingle Bells
C) Santa Claus is Coming to Town
D) White Christmas
D) White Christmas
True or False: "X-mas" was invented by people who wanted to take "Christ" out of Christmas.
False,
The "X" actually comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of "Christ". It has been used as a religious abbreviation for centuries!
In Japan, what is the most popular meal to eat on Christmas Day?
A) Sushi
B) Ramen
C) KFC Fried Chicken
D) Pizza Hut
C) KFC Fried Chicken
Which is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
What are the "Northern Lights" actually called?
A) Solar Flare
B) Sun dog
C) Aurora Borealis
D) Aurora Australis
C) Aurora Borealis
What traditional treat did singers demand in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
A) sticky pudding
B) mince meat pies
C) figgy pudding
D) eggnog
C) figgy pudding
How many gifts would you actually have in total if you received everything in "The 12 Days of Christmas"?
A) 144
B) 78
C) 12
D) 364
D) 364
Most people just add $1+2+3...$ to get 78. But on Day 2, you get two doves AND another partridge. By Day 12, you're getting a massive pile of birds and people!
What is the name of the "Christmas Devil" who punishes children in Alpine folklore?
A) Belsnickel
B) Krampus
C) The Grinch
D) Hans Trapp
B) Krampus
In the Harry Potter movies what does Mrs. Weasley always give Harry for Christmas?
a hand-knitted sweater
How many points does a traditional snowflake have?
A) 12
B) 4
C) 6
D) 12
C) 6
Finish the lyric: "Chestnuts roasting on the open fire _________ nipping at your nose."
Jack Frost
What color was Santa’s suit in most illustrations BEFORE the 1930s?
A) Only Red
B) Green, Blue, or Tan
C) Bright Purple
D) Orange, red or pink
B) Green, Blue, or Tan
While the red suit existed, Santa was frequently depicted in green or brown furs until Coca-Cola’s ads popularized the iconic bright red suit we see today.