Christmas History
This 4th-century bishop inspired the modern image of "Santa Clause".
Who is St. Nicholas?
"Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells" comes from this song.
What is Carol of the Bells?
Christmas is officially celebrated on January 7th in this country.
What is Russia?
The angel Clarence helps George Bailey in this film.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
Santas workshop is said to located at this geographic point.
What is the North Pole?
The Christmas truce of 1914 occurred during this war.
What is World War 1?
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", this gift is given on day seven.
What are seven swans a-swimming?
KFC is a popular Christmas meal in this country.
What is Japan?
This 1951 film stars Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge.
What is Scrooge?
Santa's sleigh is originally pulled by how many reindeer?
What is eight?
The first White House Christmas tree appeared during the presidency of this man.
Who is Benjamin Harrison?
This well-known carol was originally written in Latin.
What is O Come, All Ye Faithful?
This country features a Christmas witch named "La Befana".
What is Italy?
"Die Hard" takes place in this Los Angeles building.
What is Nakatomi Plaza?
This reindeer's name means "lightning."
Who is Dasher?
Christmas was banned in this American colony in 1659.
What is the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
"The hopes and fears of all the years" appears in this carol.
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem?
This European country celebrates St. Lucia Day on December 13th.
What is Sweden?
This actor played Kevin McCallister's dad in "Home Alone".
Who is John Heard?
The modern red-suit image of Santa was popularized by ads from this company.
What is Coca-Cola?
This Roman festival is often cited as influencing the timing of Christmas.
What is Saturnalia?
This Tchaikovsky ballet retired in St. Petersburg in December 1892 and became a Christmas classic in 1954.
What is The Nutcracker?
In Catalonia, this unusual figurine is traditionally hidden in nativity scenes.
What is the caganer?
This beloved holiday film features Ralphie Parker’s family home, which you can visit on West 11th Street in Cleveland.
What is A Christmas Story?
Rudolph first appeared in a booklet created by this department store.
What is Montgomery Ward.