Poinsettias
Poinsettias are from which country?
Mexico
What did the first Christmas trees use to light the tree?
Candles
What color were the stockings used in the Stocking toss game?
Red
What famous poem is about Christmas?
T'was the Night Before Christmas
Which Christmas carol is the most recorded carol of all time?
Silent Night
According to legend, the poinsettia was place at the manger as what?
weeds
What did the candles on the trees represent?
Stars to light the way
What was used to toss into the stockings for the Stocking Toss game?
Bows
Star tree toppers represent what?
hope & guidance
From the Christmas carols we discussed, which carol is the oldest?
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
What shape was the candy cane shaped?
Straight
What edibles were first used as decorations on the Christmas tree?(2 things)
gingerbread & gold apples
What other place do children put their stockings?
In the window
Angel tree toppers represent what?
Heavenly messengers to announce the birth of Jesus
Which Christmas carol was played during wartime to encourage peace for the day?
Silent Night
The red in the candy cane is said to stand for what?
The blood Jesus shed on the cross.
Who was the first to bring in a tree for decoration at Christmas?
Martin Luther
What other than stockings do children set out for St. Nicholas?
Shoes
Some items decorated on the first Christmas cards were: cherubs, nature, carolers, and _______
Family gatherings
Which Christmas carol is symbolized mostly to bring festive cheer?
Deck the Halls
What is the meaning of the poinsettia from "Floras de Noche Buena?"
Flowers of the Holy Night
Where did the first Christmas tree come from?
Germany
What has replaced the gold coins Santa once dropped into the Stockings?
Chocolate coins
The first Christmas cards were once pieces of what?
Artwork
Which Christmas carol to be played over the radio?
O' Holy Night