Famous Christmas
Characters
Characters
What character is known for saying "Bah, humbug!"?
Ebenezer Scrooge
What year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
1870
What popular toy was created by a Danish carpenter in 1932?
LEGO
What is the name of the famous ice hotel in Sweden?
ICEHOTEL
What plant is traditionally hung in doorways at Christmas for people to kiss under?
Mistletoe
What is the name of the reindeer with a red nose?
Rudolph
What ancient festival did Christmas originally coincide with?
Saturnalia
What is the name of the gift-giving figure in Italian folklore?
La Befana
What sport involves sliding down a snowy hill on a flat board?
snowboarding
What symbol is often placed on top of a Christmas tree?
Star or Angel
What character is the main antagonist in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
The Grinch
What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What company is known for its iconic blue boxes and jewelry given at Christmas?
Tiffany & Co.
What is the name of the famous Christmas market in Germany?
Christkindlesmarkt
What red and white striped candy is a common Christmas treat?
Candy Cane
What character helps Santa Claus make toys?
Elves
What was the first Christmas song broadcast from space?
"Jingle Bells"
What toy became a craze in the 1990s and was often given as a Christmas gift?
Beanie Babies
What natural phenomenon creates beautiful patterns on windows in winter?
Frost
What animal is often associated with Christmas and pulls Santa's sleigh?
Reindeer
What character is known as the "Ghost of Christmas Past"?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
What year was the first Christmas card sent?
1843
What is the name of the tradition where people exchange gifts anonymously?
Secret Santa
What is the name of the famous ice skating rink in New York City?
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
What flower is commonly used as a Christmas decoration and is native to Mexico?
Poinsettia