History
What is the day that Christmas happens?
December 25th
Who is Santa based on?
St. Nicholas
Who wrote "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Tim Burton
What happens on Christmas?
You spend time with your family/friends, and open gifts from them.
What kind of house can you build out of food?
A Gingerbread house
When was Jesus Born?
There is no solid evidence. Theorists find it was likely in the Spring.
Lets just say December 25th (Christmas)
What does Mistletoe symbolize?
It is an ancient symbol of love
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How much money did the movie "HOME ALONe"(first one) make?
Over $900 Million
What is the name for the Jewish Christmas?
Hanukah
What were original candy canes?
Sticks of sugar
What is a Yule Log?
It is a wood log that you burn for the New Year
When is the festive season?
Hint: It is 12 days around Christmas
December 25 ---> January 5
In the movie "Elf" who was the original cast for the main character?
Jim Carey, but he dropped out
About how many Christmas cards are sent out each year in the US?
(You get 5 tries)
(It is a pretty big number)
About 3 billion cards
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How did leaving cookie for Santa start?
People decorated trees with food items like cookies, which would disappear overnight, leading to the idea Santa was eating them
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When and where was the first Christmas celebration in America?
When: 1539
Where: Spanish Explorers in Florida
How did stockings start?
They come from a legend about St. Nicholas filling shoes with gifts
When did the first "Peanuts" movie come out?
December 4, 1969
What is the best selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas
How many calories is the traditional Christmas dinner
Around 7,000 calories per person
(That is equal to 8 12-inch pizzas)
What was the song "Jingle Bells" originally made for?
Thanksgiving, crazy enough, not Christmas
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When and where did Christmas trees start?
When: 1500s
Where: Germany
How many characters did Tom Hanks play in the movie "The Polar Express"
5 whole people
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What was the best selling Christmas toy in 1980?
The Rubik's Cube
What was the original Christmas dinner?
Goose, turkey was later