Christmas Songs
What's the most popular Christmas song of all time?
The most recorded Christmas song of all time is "Silent Night," according to Time, whereas "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single.
What's the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
In 2018, The Grinch overthrew Home Alone, grossing nearly $513 million.
True or false: Mistletoe berries are edible.
False. In fact, eating any part of the mistletoe plant is extremely dangerous. It contains a poisonous ingredient called phoratoxin, so make sure it's out of reach of kids and pets this holiday season.
What are the gifts that the Wise Men brought Jesus in the Christmas Story?
gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In which country is KFC a Christmas dinner tradition?
Japan. In the early '70s, Takeshi Okawara, the enterprising manager of the first Kentucky Fried Chicken in the country, had an idea. After learning that people were seeking out alternatives to turkey for the holidays, he marketed a fried chicken party bucket—with the slogan "Kentucky is Christmas!"
What are the names of the 9 reindeers in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
The man who voiced the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was most famous for playing what popular Hollywood monster?
Frankenstein’s Monster William Henry Pratt whose stage name was Boris Karloff, voiced the Grinch as well as playing Frankenstein’s monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939) as well as many other horror films.
What is the story behind the shape of candy canes?
They're meant to resemble shepherds' crooks!
Recite John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Where was the first Yule Log cake created?
France. The Christmas cake is believed to have originated in the country in the 19th century. The dessert, made of sponge cake and buttercream swirls, was called Bûche de Noël.
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
What is the postal code of Santa's official address in Canada, including the postcode?
H0H 0H0
What two things made red and green popular Christmas colors?
Holly and Coca-Cola. While the tradition of red and green holly dates back to Roman winter solstice celebrations, the Coca-Cola company also played a role. The soda makers popularized the plump and jolly red-suit-wearing Santa in an ad in 1931
What is the one thing the angels said that was the same to Joseph, Mary, the Shepherds, and Zechariah in the CHristmas Story?
Do not be afraid
Where were gingerbread houses invented?
invented in Germany during the 16th century and rose in popularity with the Brothers Grimm's Hansel and Gretel story.
What are all of the gifts of the Twelve Days of Christmas?
Twelve drummers drumming
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtledoves
And a partridge in a pear tree
Which Christmas song is the first song played in space?
Jingle Bells
What made Christmas trees a popular tradition?
While historians found evidence of the Christmas tree tradition beginning with the ancient Egyptians, they really took off when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert adopted the tradition at Buckingham Palace in 1846.
In Isaiah 9:6, Jesus is called 4 things. What are they?
For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called...
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Where did the Ugly Christmas Sweaters first gain popularity?
According to the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book, the sweaters became a party trend in Vancouver, Canada in 2001 but gained steam in the 1980s. And the trend is seemingly here to stay. According to Fox Business, the ugly sweater industry is a multi-million business, with websites such as Tipsy Elves, retailers including Macy’s, Kohl’s and Target, and even food chains jumping on the ugly bandwagon.
Which holiday was ‘Jingle Bells..’ originally written for?
Penned by a Northerner who proudly fought for the Confederacy, "Jingle Bells" never mentions Christmas. James Lord Pierpont wrote a song called "One Horse Open Sleigh" and performed it at his church's Thanksgiving concert originally. In 1857, it was republished under the name.”
What cartoon character is a Christmas Eve staple in Sweden and is watched by millions of Swedes every year?
Donald Duck
The tradition started in 1959 when the Disney special “From All of Us to All of You” but titled “Donald Duck and his friends wish you a Merry Christmas” in Sweden ran on television. There were very few channels in Sweden at the time so it was watched by many Swedes and ended up becoming a Christmas Eve tradition.
When did Christmas stop a war?
On December 7, 1914, five months into the outbreak of fighting in World War I, Pope Benedict XV called for a temporary ceasefire during the Christmas season. Military leaders on all sides ignored the request, but the troops in the trenches responded. As night fell on Christmas Eve, sounds of Christmas carols began ringing out in German and English across no-man’s land. The next morning, unarmed German soldiers approached the British line shouting “Merry Christmas!” They were met with hearty handshakes, gifts of chocolate and cigarettes, and a spirited game of soccer. The so-called “Christmas Truce” was short-lived and never repeated, but it speaks to our shared sense of humanity even in the darkest moments.
What other name is Bethlehem also referred to as?
City of David (Luke 2)
Why do we hang Christmas stockings?
the generous Turkish bishop St. Nicholas helped a man who couldn't afford the dowries to marry off his three daughters by throwing three gold balls down his chimney. They landed in their stockings, hung by the fire to dry, resulting in today's tradition.