Reason for the season
Christmas songs
Christmas Around the World
History of Christmas
extras
100

What does the name 'Jesus' mean?

Savior

100

What classic Christmas song do we sing to remind children to be good?

"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

100

On Christmas, which country does the feast of seven fishes?

Italy

100

Who created the first Christmas lights?

Thomas Edison

100

In the opening scene of "A Charlie Brown Christmas", the characters are seen enjoying which winter recreational activity?

Ice skating

200

Why do some celebrate Midnight Mass on Christmas?

This is thought to be the hour when Christ was born

200

Why do I want my two front teeth for Christmas?

So I can wish you a merry Christmas

200

In Sweden, what other animal follows around Santa and his reindeer?

A goat

200

Among Christians who lived in the East, when was Christmas originally celebrated?

January 6th

200

What is the symbolism of candy canes? 

Represent the staff that St.Nick carried

300

Which animals were present when Jesus was born?

None

300

In the song 'Jingle Bells', how many horses are pulling the sleigh?

one

300

The "Christmas Truce" paused fighting in which war?

World War 1

300

What is the Latin meaning of the word "Noel"?

Birth

300

How do most people eat a candy cane: starting at the straight end, starting at curved end, or breaking it into pieces?

55% of people start at the straight end first

400

How many days after his birth did Jesus get the his name?

eight days

400
In the song "Winter Wonderland" exactly how will you frolic and play?

The eskimo way

400

What is the name of the day after Christmas in Canada, Australia, and the UK?

Boxing Day

400

Which U.S. president made Christmas a national holiday?

Ulysses S. Grant

400
Name two of the six states that are responsible for most of our Christmas trees.

Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Washington

500

Which prophet predicted the birth of Mary's child?

Isaiah

500
Which popular Christmas carol is considered to be a lullaby?

"Away in a Manger"

500

How many countries do NOT celebrate Christmas?

18

500

According to legend, which U.S. president had his very own eggnog recipe?

George Washington

500

Which US state holds the Guinness record for the largest snowman?

Maine

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