Tree-mendous Facts
This color are most Christmas trees before decorations are added.
What is green?
He was born in Bethlehem and is central to the Christmas story.
Who is Jesus?
This sweet, spiced bread loaf is often shaped like a man.
What is gingerbread (or gingerbread man)?
This 1990 movie features a boy accidentally left home while his family goes to Paris.
What is Home Alone?
These are hung by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
What are stockings?
This decoration is traditionally placed at the very top of a Christmas tree.
What is a star (or an angel)?
According to the Bible, this angel appeared to Mary to announce she would give birth to Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
A traditional hot drink made with milk, sugar, eggs, and spices.
What is eggnog?
In this 2003 animated movie, a train takes kids to the North Pole.
What is The Polar Express?
People often sing these in their neighborhood or at school during Christmas.
What are Christmas carols?
This plant is commonly mistaken for a Christmas tree but is actually a holiday decoration with red leaves.
What is a poinsettia?
This city, ruled by King Herod, is where Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem?
This fruit is often baked inside a Christmas pudding or cake.
What are raisins (or dried fruit)?
This song says “Jingle all the way” in the chorus.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
Many families put this figure or scene under the Christmas tree to depict Jesus’ birth.
What is a nativity scene?
In this country, the tradition of decorating Christmas trees is believed to have originated.
What is Germany?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple and is sometimes called the Festival of Lights.
What is Hanukkah?
A sweet, spiced drink often served warm during the holidays, sometimes with rum or brandy.
What is mulled wine?
This movie shows Kevin’s family struggling with holiday chaos, including a cousin named Eddie.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
In many European countries, this day marks the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
What is Epiphany (January 6th)?
This famous U.S. city hosts an annual national Christmas tree lighting near the White House.
What is Washington, D.C.?
These visitors from the East brought gifts to baby Jesus.
Who are the Wise Men (or Magi)?
A traditional meat often served as the centerpiece of a Christmas dinner.
What is turkey?
This band released “Last Christmas,” a song about heartbreak during the holidays.
Who is Wham!?
This day comes after Christmas Day and is also a holiday in many countries.
What is Boxing Day (or December 26th)?