Christmas History
Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas.
What is a "Christmas card"?
In 2023, this Christmas song recorded by Brenda Lee, hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, 65 years after its debut, setting a record for the longest gap between an original release and topping the chart.
What is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy orange vegetables.
What is a "carrot"?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is "Elf on a Shelf"?
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is "Macy's"?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a "Poinsettia"?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is "Paul McCartney"?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What is a "Candy Cane"?
This tradition involves doing this by the fireplace for Santa to fill with treats.
What is "hanging up a stocking"?
Jim Carrey’s grumpy green gremlin lays siege to this town in the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
What is "Whoville"?
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this, the largest U.S. state.
What is "Alaska"?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is "Last Christmas"?
What nut is famously roasted and sold by street vendors during the Christmas season?
What is a "chestnut"?
A father vows to get his son this hot Christmas toy in Jingle All the Way.
What is "TurboMan"?
The real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause.
Who is "Scott Calvin"?
In 1931, this beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
What is "Coca Cola"?
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
What is "364"?
The smooth, candy-like hard frosting used to decorate sugar cookies goes by this regal name.
What is "royal icing"?
What gift does Buddy the Elf send to his father?
What is "lingerie"?
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is "The Polar Express"?
This American restaurant serves around 3.6 million families in Japan for Christmas, with some customers ordering months in advance to secure a meal.
What is "KFC"?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.
What is “O Holy Night”?
Sarah Jessica Parker’s character spills this multi-layered egg dish all over herself in the 2005 holiday romantic comedy, “The Family Stone.”
What is "Strata"?
This magical object was given to Charlie by Bernard in The Santa Clause.
What is a "snow globe"?
This is the number of lights that were on the Griswold's house in Christmas Vacation.
What is "25,000"?