US History of Christmas
Which holiday was celebrated more in the US before Christmas took over the number 1 spot?
Easter
This general led a "sneak attack" on Christmas day in New Jersey
George Washington
What percentage of Americans say they celebrate Christmas
Around 90%
Christmas celebrated the birth of _________
Jesus
Spell the item that is mixed with sugar to make Chocolate. ________ Powder
Cocoa
Santa Claus was inspired by _________
Christian Saint Nicholas
ww1
The gingerbread house is a holiday favorite that originated in this country
Germany
The name Christmas comes from ________
Means "Christ's Mass," referring to the medieval Christian service.
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This president is famous for having his own Eggnog recipe when it first started to become famous in America
George Washington
This country sent 350,000 gift to soliders on Christmas during WW1
Britain
This famous song written by Bing Crosby reminded soldiers on the battle field of home during WW2
White Christmas
Jesus was born in ________
Bethlehem
Name the 8 Reindeer not named Rudolph
This group of people banned the celebration of Christmas in Massachusetts in 1659.
Puritans
During this war soldiers on both sides exchanged gifts due to loneliness during the holiday season
Civil War
Stores began advertising for gifts, especially children's toys, such as the _________ that was invented in 1902.
Teddy Bear
Mary & Joseph
The first artificial Christmas tree was made from dyed _____ feathers
Goose
In 1870 this president made Christmas a federal holiday
Ulysses S. Grant
General Patton
________ started using Haddon Sundblom’s illustrations of Santa in their advertising in 1931.
Coca-Cola
This Gospel holds the most detailed account of the birth of Jesus
Luke
This was the best selling Christmas toy of 1980
Rubik Cube