THIS & THAT
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
HANSEL & GRETEL
In what country did Silent Night originate?
What is the most popular ornament for the top of a Christmas tree?
ANGEL
Why were Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem?
FOR THE CENSUS
The first country to put up Christmas trees
GERMANY
In which Italian city was Christmas first celebrated?
ROME
A Christmas hymn that contains the words "the Lord is come, Let earth receive her King"
JOY TO THE WORLD
Poinsettia plants are from which country?
MEXICO
Which two Gospel books speak of the events surrounding Christ's birth?
MATTHEW AND LUKE
Canada, Scotland, England, and Ireland celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?
BOXING DAY
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names that begin with the letter “D.”
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
A Christmas hymn that contains the words "Shepherds quake at the sight!"
SILENT NIGHT
What is a tree with fake snow called?
How much younger was Jesus than his cousin John the Baptist?
6 MONTHS
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
ALABAMA
What country invented eggnog?
ENGLAND
A Christmas hymn that contains the words "Join the triumph of the skies"
HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING
A famous area in New York City where a huge Christmas tree is put up....near an ice skating rink.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
Mary and Elizabeth are often thought to be related in what way?
THEY ARE COUSINS
How many Lords A Leaping are there in the song The 12 Days of Christmas?
Santa's favorite soft drink that is shown in numerous advertisements
COKE
A Christmas hymn that contains the words "On a cold winter's night that was so deep"
THE FIRST NOEL
A popular tree decoration that is lit with a match
CANDLES
Which two Gospel book do NOT tell the story of the birth of Jesus
MARK and JOHN
What was the largest Christmas gift ever given by one country to another? HINT - it is in the harbor of a large northeastern city
STATUE OF LIBERTY (given by France to the US)