Finish That Lyric
Dashing through the snow. In a...
One-horse open sleigh
Which Saint is Santa Claus based off of?
St. Nicholas
Name at least two of the gifts the 3 Wise Men gave to Jesus
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Why are candy canes shaped the way they are?
Candy canes are formed in the shape of a shepherd's staff to honor the shepherds in the Christmas story
What percentage of Americans celebrate Christmas? (within 10%)
85%
All the lights are shining, so brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
Which soft drink company originally created the image of Santa Claus?
Coca Cola
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
True or False: Christmas trees are cut into their recognizable triangle shape
TRUE
How many packages are shipped by the USPS every holiday season? (estimate)
11.7 Billion pieces of mail
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
What is Santa's real name?
Kris Kringle
Why did Mary have to give birth in a manger?
There was no room at the inn!!!!
England
What is given on the tenth day of Christmas (in that unnecessarily lengthy song)?
ten lords-a-leaping
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
What US Department of Defense organization tracks Santa's movements every year?
NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command)
Just two! (Matthew and Luke)
What food is traditionally eaten on Christmas in Japan?
KFC Fried Chicken
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
Silent Night
O come, O come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
How fast would Santa's sleigh need to travel to make it all over the world on Christmas Eve Night? (range)
1800 miles per second, or 6,480,000 miles per hour
How old was Mary when she gave birth to Jesus? (+/- 1 year)
15-16 years old
What is the original religious significance of the Christmas Wreath?
The circle, which has no beginning or end, "symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul and the everlasting life we find in Christ."
What war held a spontaneous truce on Christmas Day?
World War I (1914 Christmas Truce)