Christmas History
What was Tinsel originally made out of?
Real Silver
Who do Spanish children leave food and drinks out during the Christmas season instead of Santa?
The Three Kings
In the movie Elf, what is the best way to spread Christmas cheer
Singing loud for all to hear
Which Christmas song contains the lyrics, “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?”
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
The first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
Who accompanies Saint Nicolas on December 5 to punish bad children?
Krampus
In which country is KFC eaten as a Christmas tradition?
Japan
Where is Kevin’s family traveling in Home Alone?
Paris, France
Which artist made a Christmas song reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 decades after its release?
Mariah Carey
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s heart grows how many sizes?
Three
What colors did Santa wear before he always wore red?
Green, Purple, and Blue
From which country does the Christmas tree tradition originate?
Germany
What is the name of the head elf from the movie The Santa Clause?
Bernard
Which artist made a Christmas song reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 decades after its release?
Eight Maids A-Milking
In which decade did Coca-Cola begin using Santa Claus in Christmas advertisements?
1930's
What type of ritual was the mistletoe used in before it became popular to kiss under?
Fertility Rituals
In Germany, what did families hide in their Christmas tree?
A Pickle
Who plays 7 different roles in the movie Polar Express? (name of actor/actress)
Tom Hanks
Name all 9 of Santa’s reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Which president banned Christmas trees at the white house?
President Theodore Roosevelt
What year did Christmas become a Federal Holiday in the United States?
1870
*Bonus: Under which president?
What do Ukrainians decorate their Christmas trees with?
Spider Webs
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
*Bonus: Which movie did this replace?
What was the first Christmas song to broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
What was the first US state to declare Christmas as a legal holiday?
Alabama
*Bonus: What was the last state?