Christmas History
Which real life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of a sleigh is mentioned?
“A one-horse open sleigh”
What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out?
A button
In the classic, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
(sss)
Stink, stank, stunk
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
“Jingle Bells”
What was the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?
The color white symbolizes the purity of Jesus, and the color red symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed for us.
In 1953, this Christmas song was Eartha Kitt’s biggest hit of her career.
“Santa Baby”
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
In what country did Silent Night originate?
Austria
It’s original German title was Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht. The lyrics were written by Joseph Mohr in 1816 and the music was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber 1818.
What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
KFC fried chicken
It’s so popular in fact, that you have to order in advance or face standing in long lines to get your Christmas fried chicken.
In 1947, Gene Autry recorded a song in which he told listeners to “Hang your stockings and say your prayers ’cause Santa Claus comes tonight. What is the name of this song?
“Here Comes Santa Claus”
Name the eight original Reindeer.
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2