Origins
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
Germany
This popular reindeer began as a promotional character for Montgomery Ward department stores.
Rudolph
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
Mistletoe
In which war was there a temporary "Christmas Truce" where the fighting stopped?
One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping. (I doubt it's true)
Christmas Eve
What famous Christian reformer is credited with putting the first lights on a Christmas tree?
Martin Luther
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
Polar Express
What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
Poinsettia
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
The beloved song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate which holiday?
Thanksgiving
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”
Macy's
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
The name “Santa Claus” appears in the Christmas poem “T’was the Night Before Christmas” this number of times.
0
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to St Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?
Gold Coins
This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
Coca-Cola
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
Luminarias
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
Rockefeller Center
More than 1.5 billion of these travel through the U.S. Postal Service every year.
Christmas Cards
Where does the inspiration for 'Santa Clause' originate from?
Turkey (Bishop/St. Nicholas)
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
15
At Christmastime, Santa rings a bell in front of grocery stores and collects money in red kettles for this charitable organization.
Salvation Army
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
Ox and Lamb