Trivia
Who was the original Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
Complete the lyrics:
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say
He was made of snow, but the children know
How he came to _____ one day
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say
He was made of snow, but the children know
How he came to life one day
What is a yule log?
It is an iron-aged tradition of burning huge logs to ring in the new year that evolved into making a dessert that looks like a log.
Where does How the Grinch Stole Christmas take place?
Inside of a snowflake
When was Jesus born?
It is unknown, but most historians believe he was born in the spring.
When did the term "xmas" start?
According to historians, the term dates back to the 1500's because the term Christianity was spelled xianity. In 1551, the holiday was called xtemmas but eventually shortened to xmas.
Finish the lyrics:
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
"Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
won't you _____ my sleigh tonight?"
Finish the lyrics:
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
"Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
What are the origins of jingle bells?
It was penned by a Northern who proudly fought for the Southern Confederacy. It originally was performed in black face.
In the movie, The Polar Express, for whom does the bell ring?
The bell's ring can only be heard by those who truly believe.
What percentage of Americans attend Christmas services?
51%
Who introduced the Christmas tree?
Prince Albert in Germany in 1848 as a gift to his new wife, Queen Victoria of England
Finish the lyrics:
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy _____ so tender and mild
Finish the lyrics:
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Who invented Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?
Who was put on trial in the movie Miracle on 34th Street?
Kris Kringle
What was the name of the Christmas angel who visited Mary to tell her she would give birth to a son and call him Jesus?
Gabriel
Which brand helped shape the image of the modern Santa Claus?
Coca Cola hired an illustrator in 1931.
Finish the lyrics:
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Five golden rings
Four _____ birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves, and
A partridge in a pear tree
Finish the lyrics:
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves, and
A partridge in a pear tree
When did Americans start decorating Christmas trees?
Due to Puritanical American preachers who rallied against Pagan Christmas trees, the tradition of decorating the trees didn't start until the 1890's.
How many years passed between Jacob Marley's death and his ghostly visit to Scrooge?
7 years
What were the gifts from the Three Kings?
Gold, myrrh, and frankincense
When was celebrating Christmas illegal?
By the time the Puritans settled in Boston, Christmas had been outlawed from 1659-1681. Anyone caught making merry would face a fine for celebrating until after the war in 1789.
Finish the lyrics:
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad, prospero ano y _____
Finish the lyrics:
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad, prospero ano y felicidad
When did poinsettias become a popular Christmas decoration?
In 1828, the U.S. Minister to Mexico brought back the red and green plants from a visit.
In the film Elf, what is the make and model of the 500-reindeer-powered-turbine-engine that powers Santa's sleigh?
The Cringle 3000
What is the religious symbolism in Christmas wreaths?
The wreath represents the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion and the red berries symbolize the blood he shed.