Christmas Traditions
Per a recent holiday fad, what "spy" hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf.
If you have an Elf on the Shelf, share the weirdest place it has hidden.
Who in the fields did the angel tell of Jesus' birth?
The shepherds.
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What are the top two treats that people buy/make around Christmas time?
Candy Canes and cookies.
In the TV special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
Which city did Mary and Joseph travel to for the census?
Bethlehem
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D". What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher, Donner
What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What gifts were given to baby Jesus by the Wisemen?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
Silent Night
Which country did the holiday drink, eggnog come from?
Britain
Who was the real life person that Santa Claus is based around?
St. Nicholas.
Why do we leave cookies and milk for Santa?
It is believed that this started in the midst of the Great Depression as parents still wanted to inspire their children to share with others. So they began leaving out snacks.
In which direction did the wise men travel going to Jerusalem?
Westward.
What hymn says "And fit us for heaven to live with thee there." ?
Away in a Manger.
What is the english translation for the Buche de Noel, and where did it originate?
Yule Log, it originated in France
In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", what was Mr. Scrooge's first name?
Ebenezer
When did the tradition of having poinsettias begin?
The 1820s in the US, but the Aztecs started the tradition.
What does the name Immanuel mean?
God with us.
Which Christmas song has the same tune as the song "Greensleeves".
What Child is This
How many desserts do French people end their Christmas dinner with?
Thirteen
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks