Origins
of Christmas
of Christmas
Which town served as the birthplace of Jesus?
Bethlehem
Ham; Turkey
Fill in the blanks of this quote from a classic Christmas special.
"I'm Mr. , I'm Mr. ."
White Christmas; Snow
George Washington and The Continental Army cross the Delaware River.
1700s; 18th Century
1776
Who sings this song?
Michael Buble
Which real life saint is Santa Claus based on?
St. Nicholas of Myra
Crow's milk is an alternative name for which holiday beverage?
Eggnog
Who introduces Christmas to Spongebob Squarepants?
Sandy Cheeks
President Andrew Johnson issues final pardon to all remaining Confederate soldiers.
1800s; 19th Century
1868
What is an appropriate phrase to say Merry Christmas in Hawaii?
Mele Kalikimaka
Which angel informed Mary of her holy pregnancy?
Gabriel
A porridge known as Frumenty was later renamed to which Christmas dessert?
Christmas pudding
Which Muppets character played Charles Dickens in the Muppet's Christmas Carol?
Gonzo; The Great Gonzo
Apollo 18 orbits the moon.
1900s; 20th Century
1968
According to Elvis, what kind of Christmas will he have without you?
A Blue Christmas
Which red flower is closely associated with the winter holidays?
Poinsettas
What century and country can gingerbread houses be traced back to?
16th Century Germany; 1500s Germany
In a Charlie Brown Christmas, which is the only character to build a snowman on-screen?
Pig Pen
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Charlemagne is crowned as Holy Roman Emperor.
800s; 9th Century
800
Who sings this song?
Bing Crosby
In which century was Christmas banned from being celebrated in North America?
1600s; 17th Century
In which country is it a tradition to eat KFC on Christmas Day?
Japan
What is the most watched Christmas TV special of all time?
A Very Brady Christmas
The Brady Bunch Christmas Special
The first indoor baseball game.
1800s; 19th Century
1888
The very first Christmas Carol was:
Silent Night; Holy Night