Songs
Children sing this song wishing for the thing that will help them whistle
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.
George Washington crossed this river on Christmas Eve
Delaware
The Christmas tree in homes originated from this country.
Germany
This jolly, portly symbol of Christmas was first introduced in art form in 1843.
Santa Clause
"You'll shoot your eye out." Comes from this holiday classic.
A Christmas Story
This song talks about the silence of the night and is recorded more than any other Christmas song
Silent Night, Holy Night
The largest mass execution in US history, consisting of 38 Lakota men, happened on this day in 1862. Hint: It is not December 25.
December 26
The first Christmas Tree in a government building was placed there by Prince Albert in this country
England
Santa greets people with this jolly greeting that makes is belly shake like a bowl full of jelly
Ho Ho Ho
8 year old Kevin is left alone to defend his house from buglers in this funny comedy.
Home Alone
Different than his friends, he was teased, until he saved the day.
Rodolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
This war had an unsanctioned truce that began at noon on Christmas Eve and continued on through Christmas Day.
World War 1
Before the invention of electric lights, people used these to light up the tree.
Candles
Santa Clause is a fictional depiction of this real Catholic Saint who helped the poor and sick.
Saint Nicolas
Men don't need Christmas as an excuse to watch this Bruce Willis classic.
Die Hard
Children make him in all different shapes and sizes hoping that one day he will come to life like in the song.
Frosty the Snowman
This epic military march song, by John Phillip Sousa, was written on Christmas Day 1896
Stars and Stripes Forever
An American Tradition, this fermented cucumber is hidden in the tree. The person who finds it is awarded with a special gift.
The Christmas Pickle
Santa Claus Village is located in this country. Hint: It is not on the North American Continent
Finland
With over 100 versions, even the Muppets found this holiday classic tale by Charles Dickens too irresistible to redo.
A Christmas Carol
You would say this on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day.
Mele Kalikimaka
In December 1972, the U.S. executed the largest bombing raid for this war. It was nicknamed the "11 Days of Christmas".
The Vietnam War
The National Christmas Tree Association donates a tree every year to this family.
The President and first family
Santa sleigh is pulled by this many reindeer.
9
In 2004, Tom Hanks helped turn this popular children's story into an animated adventure film.
The Polar Express