CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!

Origins

100

Which civilization created Christmas?

The Romans

200

Where did the Christmas tree originate from?

The ancient Egyptians

300

Where did eggnog originate from?

England 

400

What Christian group got banned gorm Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?

Hint: They started a new civilization against a king's will 

The Puritans

500

Who created Santa Claus Thomas ________________

Nast

Songs

100

What is one of the songs about dancing around the Christmas Tree 

Rockin' around the Christmas tree

200

What is the most popular Christmas pop song?

All I want for Christmas is you

300

Who is the main singer in all I want for Christmas is you?

Mariah Carey

400

How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded the song Rockin' around the Christmas tree?

13

500

What was the first song played in space?

Jingle Bells

Finances

100

About how much does the average greeting card run for

1.50 dollars

200

How much money do Americans spend on gifts yearly?

1,000 dollars 

300

• Which U.S. state is home to the town of Snowflake? 

Answer: Arizona

400

• What is the official name of the popular yule-log Christmas dessert? 

Answer: Bûche De Noël

500

• Should you meet another person beneath this plant, the rule is you must kiss. What is it? 

Answer: Mistletoe

Famous actors

100

Who played the Grinch?

Jim Carrey 

200

• What breakfast staple does Buddy the Elf  top all his food with? 

Answer: Maple syrup

300

Who was the famous actor that was in the movie "Elf"?

Will Ferrell

400

• According to Buddy the Elf, what's the best way to spread Christmas cheer? 

Answer: Sing loudly enough for all to hear

500

who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in a Christmas carol

Guy Pearce

MISC

100

• What’s the name of the satan-like creature in mythology that scares and punishes naughty children during the holiday season? 

Answer: Krampus

200

• What U.S. state is home to the town of Santa Claus? 

Answer: Indiana

300

• According to Hallmark, approximately how many Christmas cards are sent annually? 

1.3 billion

400

• What is the name of the traditional warm holiday beverage that’s made from mulled wine or cider, orange, cinnamon and other spices? 

Answer: Wassail

500

• According to candy manufacturer, Spangler, how many candy canes do they produce in a single day?

 Answer: 2.7 million