Paisley
This U.S. state, that shares its name with a popular musical, was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?
Oklahoma!
When Saint Nicholas dropped bags of gold down the chimney of the home of three poor, dowry less sisters, it created what Christmas tradition?
Stockings by the fireplace! The girls’ father refused to accept charity, and the girls hung their stockings by the fire to dry. The bags of gold landed in the stockings, and there you have it! Some say Saint Nicholas threw the bags through the window, and they landed in the stockings by the chimney.
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka
These take 6-15 years to grow to the size we like em for Christmastime!
Christmas trees from seedling to 8 foot tree
What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?
A button
The grinch is as cuddly as what?
Cactus
What other title is “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” known by?
Adeste Fideles
The Christmas spirits of German citizens were heightened in 1989 because of this historic event that occurred the November prior.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
In the song "Winter Wonderland" what do we call the snowman?
Parson Brown
We kiss beneath the mistletoe because the ancient Norse associated mistletoe with Freyja, the goddess of what?
Love and fertility
Which U.S. President moved Thanksgiving back from November 30th to the fourth Thursday of November, to extend the opportunity for Holiday shopping and help depression-strained retailers?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
What auspicious animated television event premiered in December 1965?
Charlie Brown Christmas on CBS, it has aired every Christmas since!
What do the songs “Jingle Bells”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Sleighride” all fail to mention in their lyrics?
Christmas
The states of Maryland and Michigan both use this familiar “Fir and Balsam” related Christmas melody for their state songs.
“O Tannenbaum”
This royal delivered their first televised Christmas message to the nation on December 25th, 1957
Queen Elizabeth II
31% more diamonds are purchased at Christmastime than what other holiday?
Valentine’s Day
In Finland, Santa rides on the back of this hooved farm animal.
His name is Joulupukki, and he’s a goat.
This company debuted their first Christmas cards in 1915, though people originally started sending Christmas cards in 1843.
Hallmark
This spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding.
Brandy
This actor played a very Bad Santa in 2003, alongside the late John Ritter and Bernie Mac.
Billy Bob Thornton
What is the main ingredient in traditional Gingerbread cookies?
Flour
The people of Finland leave candles here on Christmas eve to honor their relatives who have passed on.
Graveyards are said to be “seas of light” on Christmas eve
The name of this Christmas related city is found in the states of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, and Georgia.
Bethlehem
The New York Sun published this famous editorial on September 21st, 1897; a response from Francis P. Church to a question from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon.
“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”
This European country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children down the chimney.
Italy, and this tradition is celebrated on the night of Epiphany (January 5th)