Christmas Traditions
What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
How many reindeer does Santa have, according to the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas"?
Eight
Who sang the hit song All I Want for Christmas is You?
Mariah Carey
What year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
1870
Panettone
In which country is it tradition to eat KFC on Christmas Eve?
Japan
Which reindeer's name means thunder?
Donner
In Home Alone, where were the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama
What drink is often called "milk punch" and served at Christmas?
Eggnong
What do people traditionally put at the top of their Christmas tree?
Star or Angel
In the song Rudoph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who never let Rudolph join in the reindeer games?
The other reindeer
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling single of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
In which century did people in Europe begin exchanging Christmas cards?
19th Century
In England, what dessert is traditionally set on fire before serving at Christmas?
Christmas Pudding (Plum Pudding)
Which plant is known as the "Christmas flower"?
Pointsettia
Which reindeer is known for being the fastest?
Dasher
What Christmas song begins with the lyrics, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire"?
What beverage company popularized the modern image of Santa Clause in red and white?
Coca-Cola
What German bread-like cake filled with dried fruit and marzipan is eaten at Christmas?
Stollen
What food is traditionally left out for Santa Claus in the U.S.?
Cookies and Milk
What year was the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first recorded?
1949
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want?
A Red Ryder BB Gun
Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
Canada
What cookie is most often left out for Santa Claus?
Sugar Cookies