Holiday History
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What real-life department store is Miracle on 34th Street based on?
Macy’s
Where in the Bible do we read about the birth of Jesus? (Book and chapter)
Luke 2
What do the other reindeer never let Rudolph do in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” song?
Play in any reindeer game
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?
Nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph)
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or boar’s head
In The Polar Express, what’s the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
“God with us”
In the song “Frosty the Snowman”, what made Frosty come to life?
An old, silk hat.
Which company started to feature the modern-looking Santa in its ads in the 1930s?
Coca-Cola
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Goose feathers
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
What gift from the Wise Men was a symbol of royalty?
Gold
What year was “All I Want For Christmas Is You” released?
1994
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D?
Dasher, Dancer and Donder (referred to as Donner in the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”)
What word does the “X” in “Xmas” stand for?
Christ (from the Greek letter Chi)
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what does Clark want to buy with his bonus?
A swimming pool
How many miles did Mary and Joseph have to travel to get to Bethlehem?
90 miles
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
What is Santa’s mailing address?
123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888,
according to the U.S. Postal Service
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
What city was Kevin McCallister’s family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie, Home Alone?
Paris, France
What did the angels sing to the shepherds?
Glory to God in the Highest - Luke 2:14
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana