Christmas Countdown
In the 12 days of Christmas, there are 4 of these and 8 of those.
What are calling birds and maids-a-milking?
This Christmas carols was originally written in Germany in 1818.
What is Silent Night (Stille Nacht)?
Pfefferneuse is a traditional Christmas cookie originating from these countries.
What are Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands?
In 800, this leader was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.
Who is Charlemagne?
This guy likes to taste the end of his pick axe in search of gold.
Who is Yukon Cornelius?
Mary & Joseph were in this town before heading to Bethlehem.
What is Nazareth?
This John Wesley hymn from 1739 was originally heralded as just "Christmas Day Hymn".
What is Hark the Herald Angels Sing?
This Christmas 'favorite' dates back to the Ancients Egyptians and Greeks.
What is Fruitcake?
in 1066, the leader was crowned King of England.
Who is William the Conqueror?
This Christmas-time godfather was also a magician.
Who is Herr Drosselmeyer?
This calendar is full of surprises.
What is an Advent Calendar?
The spritely 1859 American hymn was meant to be played at Thanksgiving!
What is Jingle Bells?
This manly Christmas favorite was first made by Queen Elizabeth1 of England
What is a gingerbread man?
In 1776, this uncrowned leader made a crossing that is a famous painting today.
Who is George Washington?
These three celebrities were too late for Christmas, but will be remembered forever as a part of Christmas.
Who are the Magi?
Sextus Julius Africanus called this date Christmas in 221.
What is December 25th?
This Hymn may also have been a rallying cry for revolution!
What is O Come All Ye Faithful?
You'll get cookies of a different kind of this most popular Christmas website.
What is the NORAD Santa Tracker?
Soldiers disregarded the crowns they fought for to celebrate a Christmas truce in this year.
What is 1914?
What three Christmas movies feature Culkin, Ferrell and Reed?
What are Home Alone, Elf and It's a Wonderful Life.
Some Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas on this day.
What is January 7th?
This long carol was rumored to contain a secret coded message for Roman Catholics.
What is the 12 Days of Christmas?
In 2009, this website broke through and became the most visited site on Christmas Day
What is facebook?
In 1968, this crowning achievement on Christmas eve was out of this world.
What is the 1968 Apollo 8 mission to orbit the moon?
What do Picard, Patton and Poirot have in common at Christmastime?
What is the fact that Stewart, Scott and Finney all played Ebenezer Scrooge?