Banned, Botched & Barely Christmas
Christmas Firsts & Records
Classic Christmas Movies & Moments
Holiday Geography & Traditions
Strange but Festive facts
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What Christmas song was banned by the BBC for being "too suggestive"

Baby Its Cold Outsdie

200

What country first issued a Christmas postage stamp?

Canada

200

In the movie “Elf,” what was the first rule of “The Code of Elves”?

Treat every day like Christmas

200

What color were candy canes originally?

White

200

What unusual gift is traditionally hidden in German Christmas trees?

A pickle

400

In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what is Jack Skellington’s nickname?

The Pumpkin King

400

What ocean is Christmas Island located in?

Indian Ocean

400

In “A Christmas Carol,” who is Scrooge’s cheerful nephew?

Fred

400

How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?

Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)

400

This shiny tree decoration was once made from real silver and often tarnished quickly

Tinsel

400

What Christmas song was the first to be broadcast from space?


Jingle Bells

400

What was the first Christmas song broadcast on the radio?

O Holy Night

400

Who performed the famous version of “Last Christmas”?


Wham

400

Which fruit was traditionally put in Christmas stockings in the 19th century?

Oranges

400

Rudolph's girlfriend in the classic 1964 stop-motion special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is

Clarice

600

What is the record for the largest snowman ever built?

122 feet tall (Maine, USA, 2008)

600

Which U.S. president was the first to put up a White House Christmas tree?

Franklin Pierce

600

In “A Christmas Carol,” what is a ‘Smoking Bishop’?

Mulled wine

600

In which country do families hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them?


Norway

600

This Christmas song holds the record for the most versins recorded by different artists

Silent Night

800

Which U.S. state holds the record for the most snowfall in one season?

Mount Baker Ski Area, Washington.

800

What’s the original name of Santa Claus in Dutch tradition?

Sinterklaas

800

In Its a Wonderful Life George Bailey is saved by this angel trying to earn his wings

Clarence

800

In this country christmas is celebrated in summer

Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Africa

800

Who is credited with inventing electric Christmas lights?

Thomas Edison’s assistant, Edward H. Johnson

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