Where Did That Come From?
The first Christmas cards were made nearly 400 hundred years ago. Which country started this tradition?
England
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8 nights
Name 4 of Santa's reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, Rudolph
Long ago a stocking was hung to dry by the fireplace. What did Santa drop in the stocking?
What do many families decorate with lights and ornaments?
Christmas Tree
There once was a man that thought the snow on the tree in the moonlight was so beautiful he brought it into his home and lit it with candles. This was the first Christmas tree. Which country started this tradition?
Germany
What is the game that is played during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What do female reindeer have that other female deer do not?
Antlers
In Germany, children put out their shoes on December 6. What does St. Nick leave in their shoes?
Fruit and candy.
Many people use this to build houses during the holiday season.
Gingerbread
In this country kids write letters to Santa but they don't mail them, they throw them in the fireplace! Which country is it?
England
What religion of people celebrate Hanukkah?
Jewish
Do reindeer live in warm or cold places?
Warm
In Belguim what do children leave in their shoes?
Carrots for the horse.
Which plant is a symbol of good luck?
Mistletoe
This country is famous for it's beautiful plants with red and green leaves called poinsettias. Which country is it?
Mexico
What people tried to attack the temple?
Maccabees
What is another name for reindeer?
Caribou
Where does Santa live?
The North Pole.
In China people hang up these to brighten the holidays.
Paper lanterns
Gnomes are known for their good luck. Which country does this tradition come from?
Denmark
Why does Hanukkah last for 8 nights?
The oil in the temple lasted 8 nights when it was supposed to last 1 night.
Reindeer pull this on Christmas Eve.
A sleigh
Who helps Santa get ready for Christmas?
Elves
In Russia Santa is known as Grandfather Frost. Instead of red he wears this color.
Blue.