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In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold coins
How long does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
15 years
What’s the most popular kind of tree to use for a Christmas tree?
Nordmann Fir
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
In the song Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on the 7th day?
Swans a-swimming
Where was baby Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch.
In the movie It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings.
What are the most common sides for Christmas dinner?
Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked ham.
Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol?”
Charles Dickens
When and where was eggnog invented?
13th century Britain
What are the three traditional colors of Christmas?
Red, green, and gold
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
What country is the Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?
Mexico
What old Christmas tradition signals to people passing by that the residents of a house are Christian?
Putting candles in the window
It was not only a way for residents to show their faith but also an invitation for other Christians to join them in celebration.
Which Queen of England popularized the Christmas Tree in England?
Queen Victoria
What are Christmas trees also sometimes referred to?
The Yule Tree
In “A Christmas Story,” what gift does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A Red Ryder B-B Gun.
What is the name of the town the Grinch tries to steal Christmas from?
Who-ville
Every year, Nova Scotia donate their largest Christmas tree to which US city?
Boston
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
True or False: Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard.
True
What is a female turkey called?
A hen