Holiday Madness
The song composed in 1857 by James Pierpont, was originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh.
Jingle Bells
"Santy Claus, why, why are you taking our Christmas Tree? WHY?"
The Grinch Stole Christmas
1 inch of water is equal to how much snow?
10 inches
What type of tree is considered the leader among Christmas Trees?
The Nordmann Fir
How many winter sports are played at the Winter Olympics?
15 sport disciplines are played and categorized into three main categories:
1. ice sports
2. alpine, skiing and snowboarding
3. Nordic events
The day after Christmas is known as.....
"Boxing Day"
"Keep the change, ya filthy animal"
Home Alone
All snowflakes have how many sides?
6
What percentage of Christmas trees are grown on farms?
98%
What sport is the oldest winter sport?
Figure Skating. It debuted during the London Olympic Games in 1908, predating the beginning of the formal winter games by 16 years.
What state first recognized Christmas as an official holiday?
Alabama and the tradition began in 1836
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
Elf The Movie
What is the largest snowflake to fall in history?
15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It fell in Montana.
Who are the 8 leading producers of Christmas trees in the U.S.? (Hint: the majority are on the east coast side of the U.S.)
Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and NC
What is the diameter of a hockey puck?
3 inches
In total, how many gifts are mentioned in "The 12 days of Christmas" song?
364
"Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see"
The Polar Express
What animated film was the highest grossing musical film of all time and aired in 2013
Frozen
It was the 9th highest grossing film of all time worldwide.
How long does it take a Christmas Tree to grow to the average height of 6-7 feet?
15 Years
What countries did skiing originate in?
Norway and Sweden, dating back to 5000 B.C.
What parade originally ended with the unveiling of Christmas window displays.
The Macy's Day Parade
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! And when I wake up, I'm gettin' a CAT scan!"
The Santa Clause
What was the coldest temperature ever recorded and were was it?
On July 21, 1983 the coldest temperature recorded was -128.6 F in Antarctica
What famous inventors assistant came up with the idea of using electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882?
Thomas Edison
Which sport is considered the hardest winter sport in the Olympics?
The Biathlon. It is made up of the cross-country skiing and riflery.