It Happened on Christmas Eve
On this day in 1943, this future President was named Supreme Allied Commander for Operation Overlord
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
They are also known as baubles
What are ornaments?
This catchy 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
Santa's also known by this "Saint"ly name
Who is Saint Nick?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America
What is a poinsettia?
Day 1
What is a partridge in a pear tree?
On this day in 1951, Idris I was proclaimed king of this newly independent country in Benghazi
What is Libya?
A National Confectioners Association survey found that 55% of people eating one from the straight end, 28% start from the curved end, and 17% break it into pieces
What is a candycane?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is "Last Christmas"?
This common Santa alias comes from the German "Christkindl," meaning "Christ child" or "Christmas Gift"
Who is Kris Kringle?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts
Who is Krampus?
Day 5
What are 5 Golden Rings?
On this day in 1777, the Pacific Island of Kiritimati was discovered by this British explorer
Who is James Cook?
The shapes that one might come in include needle, column, plate, and rime
What is a snowflake?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album
Who is Paul McCartney?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name
What is Father Christmas?
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is “Mele kalikimaka”?
Day 10
What are 10 lords o' leaping?
On this day in 1814, British and U.S. diplomats signed a treaty in this city, ending the War of 1812
What is Ghent?
This lovely Christmas plant's scientific name is Viscum album and is appropriately part of the family Santalaceae
These two barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”
What are ox and lamb?
He's the Santa equivalent in some regions of Germany and Pennsylvania-Dutch communities, known for his fur-coat, long tongue, and whip-like switch that he carries
Who is Belsnickel?
This holiday, observed in the U.K. on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families
What is Boxing Day?
Day 7
What are 7 swans-a swimming?
On this day in 1814, British and U.S. diplomats signed a treaty in this city, ending the War of 1812
What is Ghent?
This Christmas pie's ingredients commonly include: dried fruits, nuts, cinnamon/nutmeg, and... beef or venison?
What is mincemeat?
It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847
What is O' Holy Night?
The Dutch version of Santa goes by this name, accompanied by his controversial companion Zwarte Piet, or "Black Pete"
Who is Sinterklaas?
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
What are luminarias?
Day 11
What are 11 pipers piping?