How many red stripes were on the original candy canes?
none.The original candy canes were pure white; the red stripes were added in the early 1900's. At that time, it was common to have one big red stripe and three little red stripes.
100
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?
Santa has a whole herd of reindeer-- we only know about his favorite ones.
100
Which star led the Three Kings to Jesus?
Star of Bethlehem
100
In Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge's dead business partner?
Jacob Marley
100
The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film?
The Nightmare before Christmas
200
How many candy canes are made each year?
More than 1.76 billion candy canes are made annually for the Christmas season
200
At Christmas, it is customary to exchange kisses beneath a sprig of which plant?
Mistletoe
200
What state first recognized Christmas as an official holiday?
Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday, starting in 1836
200
Name the original eight reindeer from the 'Twas the night Before Christmas' poem?
In the inspirational 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, what's the name of George Bailey's guardian angel?
Clarence
300
Why do Barnum's animal crackers have a string handle?
Barnum's animal crackers in the circus-themed box were designed with a string handle so they could hang on a Christmas tree.
300
How much does the average American family spend on Christmas gifts?
The average American family spends about $800 on Christmas gifts every year
300
From which country does the poinsettia plant originate?
Mexico
300
Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Dr Seuss
300
In the movie 'Miracle on 34th Street', Kris Kringle is hired to play Santa Claus in what large department store?
Macy's
400
What are sugarplums?
Sugarplums are actually chocolate candies with cream, fruit preserves, or other sweet fillings inside
400
How many Christmas trees are sold each year?
Thirty-seven million fresh Christmas trees are sold each year.
400
In which modern country is St Nicholas's birthplace and hometown?
Turkey
400
What brought Frosty the Snowman to life?
An old silk hat
400
In The Polar Express movie, what is "The First Gift of Christmas?"
A bell from santa's sleigh
500
Why are candy canes bent?
In 1670, a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, bent the ends to resemble a shepherd's staff and handed them out to children during church services to keep them quiet. In the early 1900s, candy canes acquired their famous stripes. The first candy canes were straight, white sticks of sugar candy used as Christmas tree decorations.
500
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
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What are the names of the three wise men said to have brought gifts to the baby Jesus?
Balthasar, Melchior, Caspar
500
Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"
Charles Dickens
500
How much did Lucy charge for a psyciatric session in the classic Christmas TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas?