Xmas History
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree decorating tradition?
Germany
What is the name of the traditional Christmas dessert in Poland?
Pierniki
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
Which spice is traditionally used in eggnog, mulled wine, and Christmas cookies?
Nutmeg
The term ‘Xmas’ comes from Greece. What does X stand for?
In Greek, Christ is: Χριστός. X is used as an abbreviation for Christ
What color was Santa Claus's suit originally depicted as before Coca-Cola popularized the red suit?
Green
Traditionally, carp is bought live and stored at home before being killed and prepared for the Christmas Eve dinner. Where is the carp stored?
In the bathtub
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What does the candy cane traditionally represent?
Shepherd's staff
You can actually mail a letter to Santa in Canada. What is the address and postal code?
North Pole, H0H 0H0
Which country is the birthplace of Saint Nicholas?
Turkey
On Christmas Eve, Poles wait for the first star to appear in the sky before eating dinner. This tradition symbolizes the appearance of which star?
The Star of Bethlehem that guided the Wisemen to Jesus
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
In the middle ages, the traditional Christmas meal is pig's head and mustard in which country?
England!
In 1965, which Christmas classic held a Guinness World Record for being the first-ever song played in outer space?
Jingle Bells, play by the crew of NASA's Gemini 6A space flight
Which well-known Christmas character was originally created as an advertising gimmick in 1939?
Rudolph
What is opłatek made of?
Flour and water
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
Thanksgiving
In the UK, a popular Christmas dinner staple is the turkey crown. What is a turkey crown?
A turkey crown is the breast of the bird still attached to the bone, with the legs and wings removed.
Which country is known for celebrating Krampusnacht on December 5th, where men dressed as Krampus parade the streets terrorizing children?
Austria
What historical event is known as the ‘Christmas Truce’?
World War I soldiers observed Christmas Day together in 1914.
What is the most popular movie in Poland?
Home Alone
The first ever Christmas tree was not actually a tree. What was it made out of?
Dyed goose feathers (and came from Germany)
What do people in Japan traditionally eat for Christmas dinner?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
In the original tale of "The Nutcracker", how old was Marie when she married the Nutcracker?
8