Xmas Origins
When did the custom of giving gifts for Christmas originate? Or what was it inspired by?
The popularity of this custom grew after the positive reception of the 1823 poem The Night Before Christmas and the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.
When was skiing introduced to the olympics?
What early American religious groups disliked Santa Claus?
The Puritans of New England were no fans of Santa Claus. Following in the tradition of their British forefathers, who declared that December 25 should be a day of "fasting and humiliation," the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a law in 1659 that warned "whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christmas or the like, either by forbearing of labor, feasting, or any other way" could be fined up to five shilling for the offense.
In what state does Home Alone take place?
Shermer, Illinois
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a miking
England
Where does skiing originate from?
**skiing was originally used for transportation before it became considered as a sport
Saint Nick
Father Christmas
Kris Kringle
Daisy
What is the highest grossing Christmas flick of all time?
Home Alone
Elvis isn't going to have a blue Christmas, he's going to have a?
Blue Christmas
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How/when was the snowboard created
IN 1965 Sherman Poppin from Michigan made the snowboard by strapping two skis together
Where was Saint Nicolas born? (as known on todays map?)
According to google: Turkey (originally Patara, a city in the ancient district of Lycia, in Asia Minor)
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four:
1. The ghost of Christmas past
2. of the present
3. of the future
4. and the business partner
What is the best selling Christmas song ever?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Where did the custom of making a gingerbread house start/ or from what craze?
16th Century Germany... The story to Hansel and Gretel started this custom.
How many ski resorts are in operation in the United States?
470
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
In the movie "Its a Wonderful Life", why is George ineligible for service in WWII?
He’s deaf in one ear
Name all nine reindeer mentioned in the song " Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer "
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blizten
and RUDOLPH!
Where did the ballet The Nutcracker Originate from?
For many, the holiday season is not complete without a trip to watch this ballet. With music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by Marius Petipa, the romantic tale of the young Clara’s Christmas Eve premiered Dec. 18, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was performed for the first time outside of Russia in 1934 in England, and made its way to the United States in 1944 when it was performed by the San Francisco Ballet
What is the record for fastest mph for skiing?
Which saint is celebrated on the 26th of December, also known as Boxing Day?
St. Stephen
From the infamous Christmas Vacation, what does Clark forget to bring when heading outback to collect his very own tree?
a saw...
What popular Christmas carol was originally written for Thanksgiving?