Christmas History
The modern day Christmas tree originated in this country.
What is Germany?
This holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
What is Boxing Day?
"I don’t want a lot for Christmas...
What is ..."there's just one thing I need"?
These are the three names associated with Santa including a figure from British folklore
What is Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas?
This is the name of the snowman in the popular Disney movie Frozen.
Who is Olaf?
This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892.
What is The Nutcracker?
This is the Hawaiian word for "Santa Claus".
What is Kanakaloka?
“He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake…”
What is..."He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake"
Double Jeopardy
This is the real-life inspiration for Santa Claus, known for his generosity and kindness
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This is what Frosty's nose is made of.
What is a Button?
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by this famous fairy tale.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This culture celebrates Christmas Eve, by exchanging books and reading them while enjoying chocolate.
What is the Icelanders?
"Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun,..."
What is..."Now the jingle hop has begun"
Before the famous ads by Coca-Cola in 1931, this was the original color of Santa's iconic red and white outfit.
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” This is Mr. Scrooge’s first name.
Who is Ebenezer?
This 225-ton gift was given to the United States by the French on Christmas in 1886.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
Double Jeopardy!!!
In Germany they have a tradition of hanging this food shaped ornament on the tree.
What is the Christmas Pickle?
"The fireside is blazing bright, whoa-ah..."
What is "...We're Caroling through the night.."
These are the names of all nine Reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh.
What is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, this horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime.
What is Krampus?
Double Jeopardy
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during this war.
What is World War 1?
This is the name of the potato pancake that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.
What is Latke?
"Bells will be ringin' the sad, sad news..."
What is..."Oh, what a Christmas, to have the blues"
Santa Claus was born in this Modern Day Country.
What is Turkey?
Double Jeopardy
In the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer television special, this is the name of Rudolph's Girlfriend.
What is Clarice?