Christmas songs
Who originally sang ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’?
Brenda Lee
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
Known for his silent films, this actor died on Christmas day in 1977.
Charlie Chaplin
In ‘Frosty the Snowman,’ what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
Where did Christmas trees originate?
Germany
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
This famous composer died in Vienna, Austria at age 35. During his brief life, he created over 600 musical compositions.
Mozart
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
This famous physicist, born Christmas Day, developed the 3 laws of motion.
Isaac Newton
What Christmas song became the first one played in space?
Jingle bells
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
On December 2, 1804, this man was crowned Emperor of France in Paris
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving
Jingle Bells
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers Piping
This famous explorer discovered Haiti on December 5, 1492
Columbus