Christmas
How many reindeer's name starts with 'R'?
Rudolph
Where do they call Santa "Kris Kringle"?
a. South Africa
b. USA
C. Germany
d. Australia
C. USA
What is John McClane's wife's name in Die Hard?
a. Heather Gennaro
b. Molly Gennaro
C. lucy Gennaro
D. Holly Gennaro
D. Holly Gennaro
What dessert is traditionally set on fire in the UK during Christmas?
Christmas pudding
What color were the first Christmas lights?
Red and green
How many gifts are given in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" (total)?
364 (12 gifts x 12 days + 1 for the Partridge).
True or False:
Ukrainians hang spider webs on Christmas trees for good luck.
True
When was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the U.S.?
1870
What color were candy canes originally?
White
In what decade did artificial aluminum Christmas trees become popular?
1950s
What holiday was Jingle Bells created for?
Thanksgiving
What country first issued a Christmas postage stamp?
Canada
What country started the tradition of sending Christmas cards?
England
Before turkey became popular, what meat was the traditional centerpiece of English Christmas feasts?
Goose (and before that, boar's head)
In which country do they hide brooms on Christmas Eve to keep away witches?
Norway
In what year was “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (’Twas the Night Before Christmas) first published?
1823
What country started the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
What is the traditional name for December 26th in the UK? (think sport)
Boxing Day
Eating KFC is a popular Christmas tradition in what country?
Japan
What unusual gift is traditionally hidden in German Christmas trees?
A pickle ornament
What was the 1st song played in space?
Jingle Bells
What ocean is Christmas Island located in?
Indian Ocean
What is the record for the largest snowman ever built? (in feet)
122 feet tall (Maine, USA, 2008)
Which of the following is not a classic Starbucks holiday drink?
In what modern country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey