Holidays
About how many countries don't observe or celebrate Christmas?
Around 30-40 countries don't recognize it as an official public holiday, primarily Muslim-majority nations, strict communist states, or countries where other holidays take precedence.
True or False
The song "Jingle Bells" was debuted on Thanksgiving
True
How tall was the tallest Christmas tree?
The tallest tree was 221 ft which is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
True or False
Christmas is the single handedly most profitable holiday.
True
Who was born of Christmas?
Jesus
How many candles are on the Menorah?
9 candles
Did a Jewish individual write the songs "Rudolph," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," and "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?
Yes he did
True or False
Christmas was banned in Boston
Christmas was banned in England (1647-1660) and Boston (1659-1681) for being too rowdy.
Around how many people died on Black Friday in the last decade?
Estimated at 11
What city did Mary and Joseph travel to and where did Mary give birth to Jesus?
Mary and Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem, the town of David, for a Roman census, where Mary gave birth to Jesus in a stable or manger because there was no room at the inn.
What is Kwanzaa the celebration of?
It is the annual cultural celebration honoring African-American heritage, observed from December 26 to January 1
What is the most watched Christmas movie?
Home Alone 1
How old is the legend of Santa Clause
He is estimated to be around 1,750 years old
How many Christmas trees are sold each year?
(Closest to the number)
Over 35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. each year, taking about 15 years to grow.
Who is Santa based off of?
Saint Nicholas
What is the common meal in the Japanese culture for Christmas?
KFC
What Christmas song has the most streams or listens?
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is the undisputed most-streamed Christmas song of all time, holding records on platforms like Spotify, becoming the first holiday song to surpass 2 billion streams and consistently topping charts annually.
Is December 25th the respected day for Christmas across the globe?
No, Christmas celebrates Jesus' birth, but the exact date isn't known, with December 25th chosen to align with older festivals. Additionally, other countries like Russia celebrate on January 7th.
How much have Americans spent on Christmas this year? (Closest to number)
U.S. holiday retail sales projected near $1 trillion in 2025.
What is the secret meaning behind candy canes?
It makes a "J" for Jesus
Who is known to punish naughty children in Austria/Central Europe?
Krampus, a horned figure, accompanies St. Nicholas, punishing naughty children.
What song was sung by Germans and the French during World War 2 on Christmas?
During WWII, especially during the Battle of the Bulge (1944) in Belgium, German and Allied (including French-speaking) soldiers shared moments of peace by singing Christmas carols, most famously "Silent Night" (Stille Nacht).
Where do the pagan origins of Christmas originate from or what celebrations?
Yule (Germanic/Norse) and Alban Arthan (Druidic) celebrate the rebirth of the sun and the return of light after the longest night through winter solstice festivals, marking a time of hope, renewal, feasting, and honoring nature's cycles with traditions like bonfires, Yule logs, evergreen decorations, and feasting.
Name 3 of the top 5 most bought from toy brands
Barbie, Lego, Hot Wheels, Paw Patrol, and Fisher-Price
When was the first Christmas celebrated?
The first recorded Christmas celebration on December 25th was in 336 A.D. in the Roman Empire, under Emperor Constantine, though early Christians were observing Jesus' birth earlier (possibly 2nd century) without a set date, later aligning it with pagan winter festivals like Sol Invictus to facilitate conversion.