Christmas Trees
Before electric lights were invented what did people decorated their Christmas trees with?
Fruit, Popcorn, and Candles!
The song Feliz Navidad is sung in what language?
Spanish
Which state was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday?
Massachusetts
True or False: Now Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday in the country
True. Only second to Christmas
How many states in the United States grow Christmas trees?
All 50 states
True or False: The confetti dropped in Times Square is holding secret messages.
True. People write their wishes for the new year and submit them to the Wish Wall in Times Square (or online) and those wishes are turned into the confetti that falls over the crowd at midnight.
What is the proper way to fold an American Flag?
In a triangle!
True or False: Early trick-or-treaters had to dance for candy.
True. Many experts have traced this treat-seeking practice back to the early European practice of “mumming.” This is where costume-clad candy-goers would perform dances, songs, and plays in exchange for goodies.
In what state was the tallest Christmas tree displayed in?
Seattle, Washington
How much did the original Time Square Ball weigh?
The original ball was made from 700 pounds of iron and wood.
How many versions of the U.S. flag have there been?
27
Jack-'o-lanterns were originally carved out of what produce other than pumpkins?
Turnips, Potatoes and Beets.
The most expensive Christmas tree ever was worth $11 million! It was decorated with over 11,000 diamonds, sapphires, and other precious gems!
True or False: The classic Christmas song Jingle Bells was originally a Thanksgiving song.
True
How many U.S. presidents have died on the 4th of July?
3. James Monroe, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson
Which state produces the most pumpkins in the U.S.?
Illinois. They produce 5x more pumpkins.
How many years do Christmas trees spend growing before they can be cut down and sold?
15 years
What was the first song played in space?
Jingle Bells played by astronauts Walter Schirra, Jr. and Thomas P. Stafford.
Which state was the last state to have their star added to the American Flag?
Hawaii
What was Candy corn was originally called?
chicken feed