Christmas Traditions
Which nation do people traditionally gift books on Christmas Eve and spend the evening reading them while sipping chocolate?
Iceland
How many ghosts appear to Ebeneezer Scrooge in Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"?
4
What food-shaped ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree for people to find and be blessed with an extra present and good luck for the year?
A pickle.
In the song, "Frosty the Snowman", what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat.
The species known as "reindeer" are also known as what in North America?
Caribou
In Bolivia, what animal is commonly brought to attend mass on Christmas Eve?
Llamas
In the movie, "Elf", what does Will Ferrell accuse the fake mall Santa of smelling like?
Beef and cheese
What country started the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
Who sang "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" when she was just 13 years old?
Brenda Lee
What brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000?
Razor
Which country traditionally eats KFC on Christmas?
Japan
What is the best-selling Christmas movie of all time?
"Home Alone"
How many real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. annually?
25-30 million
In "Santa Baby", what car does the singer ask for?
A '54 convertible, light blue
In the United States, how many Christmas cards are sent each year at Christmastime?
2 billion.
What country decorates with straw goats for the season?
Sweden
What movie features the famous line, "You'll shoot your eye out"?
"A Christmas Story"
What country donates a Christmas tree to London's Trafalgar Square?
Norway
What [Christmas] song was first broadcast from space?
"Jingle Bells"
What historical event is known as the "Christmas Truce"?
World War I soldiers observed Christmas Day together in 1914
What is celebrated with candlelight processions during the nine days before Christmas in Mexico?
Las Posadas
Holiday Inn (1942)
Blue Skies (1946)
Name 4 of the top 7 top Christmas tree producing states.
California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina
In the song, "Winter Wonderland", who do we pretend the snowman is?
Parson Brown.
What historical event happened on December 25, 1776?
George Washington crossed the Delaware River.