Christmas Carols
This carol, written in 1818 in Austria, was first performed by a small choir and a single organ.”
Silent Night
“This 1947 TV special features a department store Santa who doesn’t believe in himself until the end.”
What is Miracle on 34th Street
“In the Netherlands, children place shoes by the fireplace for gifts from this figure on December 5th.”
Sinterklaas
“Santa’s traditional outfit of red and white became popularized by this company’s advertisements in the 1930s.”
Coca-Cola
“In ‘Jingle Bells,’ the lyrics mention racing through the snow in a one-horse sleigh—what season was it originally written for
Thanksgiving
“In It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey’s guardian angel shows him what the town would be like if…?”
What if he had never been born
“In Ukraine, this unusual decoration is often added to Christmas trees to symbolize good fortune.”
What is a spider web ornament?
“In Nordic folklore, Santa’s assistants sometimes include these creatures who punish naughty children.
What are the Krampus
This carol has a famous line: ‘Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation.’”
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?
“The Grinch’s heart grows three sizes when he sees this.”
What is the Whos celebrating Christmas
“In Iceland, children receive small gifts from 13 mischievous figures called…?”
Who are the Yule Lads?
Rudolph was created in 1939 as part of a marketing campaign for this store.”
What is Montgomery Ward
“In ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas,’ the gifts increase each day; what is the total number of gifts given by the end?”
364
“This 1964 TV special features a misfit elf who wants to be a dentist.”
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
“In Norway, families hide this animal from their homes on Christmas Eve to avoid bad luck.”
What is a broom?
“In the original 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, Santa’s reindeer have only first names—how many reindeer are listed?”
What is eight?
This carol was originally a New Year’s song in 1582 Italy before becoming associated with Christmas.”
What is Deck the Halls?
“In Home Alone, Kevin uses household items to defend his house from burglars—what is the burglars’ nickname in the movie?”
Harry and Marv, the ‘Wet Bandits’?
“In Catalonia, children are encouraged to hit this quirky figure with sticks to ‘wake him up’ before Christmas.”
the Caga Tió, the Christmas log
“This French tradition says Santa Claus is accompanied by Père Fouettard, a man who… What is eight?
What punishes naughty children