Santa Claus
Which saint is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas (of Myra)
What carol begins with “O come, all ye faithful”?
O come, all ye faithful
What tradition involves singing holiday songs door to door?
Caroling
What country celebrates Christmas with a special bread called panettone?
Italy
What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree?
How does Santa get into houses?
Down the chimney
What Christmas song begins with “You better watch out”?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
What semi-parasitic plant is hung from the ceiling at Christmas?
Mistletoe
What Scandinavian figure delivers gifts instead of Santa?
The Yule Goat (Jouluopukki)
What famous TV special features a sad little Christmas tree?
A Charlie Brown Christmas
What are the names of Santa’s original eight reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
What song mentions some figgy pudding?
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
What tradition involves a calendar countdown?
Advent
What country is known for celebrating Christmas with a KFC meal?
Japan
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
Which company’s advertising in the 1930’s helped standardize Santa’s red suit?
Coca-Cola
In which song does someone stumble out the front door after too much eggnog?
What do families often get matching sets of during Christmas?
Pajamas
On what date do Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas?
January 7th
What famous U.S. president banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt
What language does the name “Santa Claus” originally come from?
Dutch (Sinterklaas)
What famous poem begins with “Twas the night before Christmas”?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
What edible tradition might architects excel at?
Gingerbread Houses
What area has a ‘pooping log’ Christmas tradition?
Catalonia (Spain)
What U.S. State produces the most Christmas trees?
Oregon