Christmas traditions
What is the name of the plant with red and green leaves often used as a Christmas decoration?
What is a Poinsettia?
Kissing under mistletoe dates back to what century?
When was the 8th century?
To get back up the chimney, Santa places his finger here and gives a nod
What is the side of his nose?
Who said, "God bless us, every one!"
Who is Tiny Tim?
The Three Wise Men brought was three precious metals?
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in this country.
Where is England?
Santa is based on this real-life historical figure from the 4th century.
Who was St. Nicholas?
These are the total number of reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh, including Rudolph.
What is nine?
Who said, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
Who is Buddy the Elf?
What “sign” did the angels tell the shepherds to look for?
What is a Star?
In Iceland, kids leave boots in windows; good kids get treats, but bad ones get these starchy vegetables.
What is a potato?
This 19th-century U.S. President signed the bill that finally declared Christmas a federal holiday in 1870.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
In the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas", Santa is described as having eyes that twinkle and dimples that are this.
What is merry?
Who said, "Oh, Christmas isn't just a day. It's a frame of mind."
Who is Kris Kringle?
What was the name of the angel that told Virgin Mary she would have a child?
Who is Gabriel?
The modern Christmas tree tradition originated in the 16th century, in what country?
What is Germany?
Before red became his standard uniform, early 19th-century illustrators often depicted Santa wearing these three other colors
What is tan, green, and brown?
This government organization has been officially "tracking" Santa's flight since 1955.
What is NORAD?
Who said, "You're what the French call 'les incompetents'."
Who is Linnie McCallister?
What town did Joseph and Mary live in before they traveled to Bethlehem?
Where is Nazareth?
In Poland, what is traditionally hidden under the tablecloth for good luck?
What is a coin?
In 1962, this government agency issued the first official Christmas-themed postage stamp in the United States.
What is the U.S. Postal Service?
According to the original 1823 poem, these are the first six reindeer mentioned in order.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, and Cupid?
In what movie is, "Seeing isn't believing; believing is seeing."?
What is Santa Clause 2?
Who were the first people to hear about Jesus' birth?
Who are the shepherds?