Early Christmas
Why is Christmas celebrated?
Christmas is celebrated for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God
What was Santa’s original colour code?
Green and white.
When was first ever Christmas tree made?
The first known decorated Christmas tree was in Latvia in 1510, and the first written reference was in Germany in 1531.
What was Christmas pudding made of?
The original Christmas pudding was made with beef, mutton, rains, currant, prunes, wines, and spices
True or false: Christmas is not always on the same date
True-In countries with large populations of Orthodox Christians, such as Russia, the Ukraine and Romania, Christmas Day falls on 7 January. Some Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on 7 January, too.
What significance did Christmas have to measuring time?
Because without Christmas we wouldn’t have Christ, so BC and AD wouldn’t exist without it
Why is Christmas called Xmas?
Because X is the greek symbol for christ, therfore X-mas=Christ-mas
Who made Christmas trees popular?
Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, made Christmas trees popular in 1848 when he put one up at Windsor Castle
Where were candy canes made?
Candy canes originated in Germany in 1670
Why is Santa called Santa?
It’s from Sinterklaas, which means Saint Nicholas in Dutch, the language of the Netherlands. St. Nicholas was a Christian bishop who lived in the 4th century – known for being kind and generous
Who is Santa based on?
Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, a selfless leader who gave away his money to the poor and sick.
What was Christmas pudding made of originally?
Meat, not fruit!
Which nation made the first artificial Christmas tree?
Artificial trees originated in Germany in the 19th century and were originally made from goose feathers
Why were candy canes made?
To keep children silent during church services
What is the Italian Santa?
It is a kind witch called La Befana is said to fly around on a broomstick delivering toys to children
True or false: Christmas used to be illegal
In the mid-17th century, the English Parliament banned Christmas celebrations in favor of a day of fasting
Which nation created christmas
True or false: If your tree is cut late enough in the season, it can last you to Saint Patrick's Day.
True
When did Turkey get popular in the USA?
Turkey became a Christmas tradition in England in the 16th century, but it wasn't a tradition in America until the 19th century
Is Jingle Bells a Christmas song?
it wasn’t originally a Christmas song! In fact, the jolly anthem was written in 1850, entitled One Horse Open Sleigh, for the American holiday, Thanksgiving!
Where is the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree from?
Answer- Germany
What was the first US state to celebrate Christmas?
Alabama
True or false: Christmas trees help absorb carbon when they grow.
True
When was Eggnog introduced?
Eggnog is believed to have been introduced in America in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia
Which country gives the UK christmas trees every year?
every year, Norway sends a beautiful home-grown Christmas tree to London, where it is decorated with lights in Trafalgar Square. Standing a towering 20m tall, the terrific tree is a gift to say thank you for the help the UK gave Norway during World War II. What a tree-mendous gift!