Deck the Halls
Which plant is known as the "Christmas flower"?
Poinsettia
What's the most popular cookie left out for Santa in America?
Chocolate chip cookies
In what country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Germany
What's the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What reindeer shares a name with a famous Valentine's Day symbol?
Cupid
What do Australians often use to decorate their Christmas trees due to their summer season?
Seashells and beach-themed ornaments
What is Santa called in the United Kingdom?
Father Christmas
What do people in Venezuela do on Christmas morning?
Roller skate to church
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
It was also the first song broadcast from space during NASA's Gemini 6A mission in 1965!
How many reindeer are female?
Most likely all of them!
Male reindeer shed their antlers in late November, but females keep theirs through winter! So Rudolph and the gang are probably all ladies, or at least castrated males (which also keep their antlers).
In Ukraine, what unusual decoration is considered good luck on Christmas trees?
Spider webs (or spiders)
Legend says a poor widow couldn't afford decorations, so spiders covered her tree in beautiful webs overnight, bringing her good fortune! This is why we use tinsel today
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century Greek bishop known for his generous gifts to the poor. His bones are actually housed in Bari, Italy today
What country has a tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve (part of their Christmas season)?
Spain
What Christmas carol mentions "scary ghost stories"?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
What reindeer name means "thunder" in German?
Donner
Along with Blitzen (lightning), these names represent the power of winter storms! Originally "Dunder and Blixem" in Dutch, they were changed to German when the poem was published in English.
What country is home to the world's largest floating Christmas tree?
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
This metal tree floats on Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and stands over 280 feet tall, weighing 542 tons with over 3 million lights
What are the names of the original eight reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen
What country celebrates "Little Christmas" or "Women's Christmas" on January 6?
Ireland
How many "la"s are in "Deck the Halls"?
96 (in the traditional version)
Reindeer eyes change color with the seasons. What colors do they shift between?
Gold in summer, deep blue in winter
This is a reflective eye layer that adjusts its structure with pressure, helping them adapt to extreme Arctic light changes, boosting low-light vision to find food and spot predators in the dark winter months
What Scandinavian Christmas decoration is a straw goat?
Julbock (Yule Goat)
Dating back to pagan times, this goat symbolizes the spirit of Christmas and was once believed to deliver presents before Santa took over the job
What year did NORAD start tracking Santa's journey?
1955
Started as a happy accident when a Sears newspaper ad misprinted the phone number for children to call Santa, accidentally listing the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD, NORAD's predecessor) hotline. The duty officer, Col. Harry Shoup, played along, assuring children Santa was safe and giving them updates from radar, thus starting a beloved holiday tradition continued by NORAD after its formation in 1958
In what country is it tradition for a witch named La Befana to deliver gifts on January 6?
Italy
If you receive each gift in "The 12 Days of Christmas," how many gifts in total would you have?
364 gifts
What do wild reindeer mainly eat during winter months?
Lichen (often called “reindeer moss”)