Holiday History
What country was first to put up the Christmas Tree?
Germany
What movies features a boy left home while his family flies to Paris?
Home Alone
Jingle bells, jingles bells, jingle all the _____
Way
What plant is traditionally hung at Christmas that people kiss under?
Mistletoe
What snack is traditionally left out for Santa Christmas night?
Cookies (and milk)
What color was Santa's suit before it became red?
Green
In The Grinch, what is the name of the town the Who’s live in?
Whoville
Which Christmas carol begins with the lyric, “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
What sweet, red and white treat became popular as a Christmas symbol?
Candy Canes
What holiday drink is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and often a sprinkle of nutmeg?
Eggnog
Is December 25th Jesus's real birthday?
No
What movies centers a train traveling to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
Which Christmas carol includes the line “Let every heart prepare Him room”?
Joy to the World
What Christmas decoration is shaped is like a circle to represent eternity?
Wreath
What spicy, molasses-flavored cookie shaped like people or houses is popular around Christmas?
Gingerbread
What Christmas song was the first ever played on the radio in 1906?
"O Holy Night"
What are the FOUR main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.
What song was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas?
Jingle Bells
What item is hung by the fireplace to be filled with gifts from Santa?
Stocking
What sweet bread loaf, often filled with dried fruit and nuts, is a traditional Christmas treat in Germany?
Stollen