Fun Xmas Facts
This Christmas carol, featuring something found on a sleigh, was originally popular at Thanksgiving.
What is "Jingle Bells?"
This substance is made by mixing earth and water.
What is mud?
The most popular hat in the world; Trump gives them with the slogan MAGA.
What is baseball cap?
Made from plastic cut into tiny pieces, this makes everything sparkle.
What is glitter?
The Red Square City
What is Moscow?
The tradition of bringing a tree into your home and decorating it comes from this country.
What is Germany?
You can use it on your hair--or eat a chocolate one!
What is mousse?
Round, flattish cap, once worn only by the French military, now a fashion accessory.
What is beret?
Colorful, disposable loops that kids glue together and hang from the ceiling.
What are paper chains?
The City of Lights
What is Paris?
Jesus was supposedly born in this month, NOT December; in any case, he stays a Capricorn.
What is January?
Another word for large, impressive house.
What is a mansion?
The fez originated in the city of Fez, in this country.
What is Morocco?
You can make a simple one--or buy a fancy one--to count down the days until Christmas.
What is Advent Calendar?
The Big Smoke
What is London?
In some European countries, such as the Netherlands, this companion of Santa Clause punishes bad children.
Who is Black Pete?
Adjective: very beautiful or striking, in an extravagant way.
What is magnificent?
Popular during England's Royal Ascot week--also a token in Monopoly.
What is a top hat?
Crafty people construct miniature Christmas trees using these round paper mats that look like lace.
What are doilies?
The Eternal City
What is Rome?
This 1955 Bing Crosby song remains the world's best selling single.
What is "White Christmas?"
Add an "e" at the beginning of this word and it becomes a noun for any feeling, such as happiness.
What is motion?
Americans call it a beanie or pom-pom hat; Canadians call it this.
What is toque?
You can make a wreath using these female reproductive organs of conifers.
What are pine cones?
The City of Divided History
What is Berlin?