Christmas History
Christmas is an annual holiday commemorating the birth of what biblical figure?
Who is Jesus?
"Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!"
What is Jingle Bells?
A young boy dreams of a Red Ryder air rifle for Christmas, but his mom warns, "You'll shoot your eye out!"
What is A Christmas Story?
People in this country celebrate by having a dinner from KFC.
What is Japan?
This snack is commonly left for Santa to eat on Christmas Eve.
What is milk and cookies?
Christmas marks the birth of Jesus in what Palestinian city?
What is Bethlehem?
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."
What is The Christmas Song?
In this Dickens classic, a miserly man is visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.
What is A Christmas Carol?
People hide their brooms on Christmas eve to keep witches and evil spirits from riding on them.
What is Norway?
What soda company features Santa in their advertising?
What is Coca-Cola?
The first Christmas celebration was held on December 25th AD 334 in what capital Italian city?
What is Rome?
"A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight."
What is Winter Wonderland?
A bratty 8-year-old is left to defend his home from two wet bandits.
What is Home Alone?
People attempt to burn down a giant Yule goat.
What is Sweden?
What beverage can be described as "milk punch"?
What is egg nog?
December 25th corresponds to what astronomical event on the Roman calendar?
What is the winter solstice?
"I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know."
What is All I Want For Christmas Is You?
A policeman protects hostages and his family from terrorists in a high rise office building.
What is Die Hard?
Children leave shoes in the window and recieve shoes full of candy if they are nice or potatoes if they are naughty.
What is Iceland?
What fairytale inspired gingerbread houses?
What is Hansel and Gretel?
What Germanic winter festival held around the time of Christmas is now a synonym for Christmas?
What is Yule?
"This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special. "
What is Last Christmas?
George Bailey is visited by an angel and discovers how life would be without him.
What is It's A Wonderful Life?
This country puts on Pastorelas, or Shepherd's plays, and decorates with poinsettias.
What is Mexico?
This food is often gifted (or re-gifted) because of its long shelf life and lack of popularity amongst its recipients.
What is fruitcake?