Christmas #1
Which country hides brooms on Christmas Eve to keep witches away?
What is Norway.
Which famous 225-ton gift was given on Christmas Day in 1886?
What is the Statue of Liberty.
In some cultures, what unusual item is traditionally hidden in the Christmas tree for children to find, with the finder receiving an extra gift?
What is a pickle ornament.
Similar to tinsel, these long strips of shiny foil are used to decorate a Christmas tree. What are they called?
What is icicle.
Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?
What is the color white symbolizes the purity of Jesus, and the color red symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed for us.
What is the purpose of the Elf on the Shelf?
What is a Christmas tradition where a special scout is sent to kids’ homes from the North Pole to encourage them to behave.
Who invented the first strand of Christmas lights?
Who is Thomas Edison.
What is the term for a sweet pie of British origin often filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices referred to as “meat?” It is traditionally served during the Christmas season and was once known as “mutton pie.”
What is mincemeat.
What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree?
What is fir.
What reindeer shares a name with the celebrity of Valentine’s Day?
What is Cupid.
Many Catholics attend this service on Christmas. What is it called?
What is Midnight Mass.
Referenced in a popular holiday song, this traditional Christmas dessert recipe includes figs, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg?
What is Figgy Pudding.
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many golden rings are there?
What is five.
Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
What is Canada.
In which ocean is Christmas Island located?
What is the Indian Ocean.
For many of us, we are taught Santa’s sleigh is pulled by reindeer. What animal drives Santa’s sleigh in Australia?
What are kangaroos; Santa’s kangaroos are known as the Six White Boomers.
How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?
What is seven years.
What actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Who is Jim Carrey.
Which of Santa’s reindeer is named after another animal?
What is Vixen. (fox)
Why did all the other reindeer pick on Rudolph?
What is because of his ruby red nose.
What is the Spanish name for Santa Claus?
What is Papá Noel.
Are Santa’s reindeer male or female?
What are female. Male reindeer lose their antlers in November, while female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter. Most depictions of Santa’s reindeer show antlers, which means they must be female to guide his sleigh in December.
n Japan, what fast-food chain has become a popular choice for Christmas dinner since a 1970s marketing campaign?
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken.
December 26th, the day after Christmas is celebrated as ___________?
What is Boxing day, where gifts are given to employees by their bosses.
Which country celebrates St. Nicholas on December 6?
What is the Netherlands.