Symbols
What does the color red represent?
The blood of Christ
Red apples on the "Paradise Tree"
Robes of St. Nicholas
What is the name of the festival that Christmas originates from?
Saturnalia
What country does the tradition of the Christmas tree come from?
Germany
What country celebrates Christmas by eating KFC?
Japan
What does the color green represent?
Eternal Life
Evergreen Trees, Mistletoe, and Holly
What religious group disliked Christmas and eventually had it banned?
The Puritans
Who is the artist credited with designing the first Christmas card?
John Callcott Horsley
What country celebrates Christmas in the summer?
Australia
What does gold represnt?
Also the color of the Star or Bethlehem and one of the gifts from the Magi
What poem described St. Nick as a, "jolly old elf with a round belly, who flew in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer" ?
Twas the Night Before Christmas
What was the name of the group who would travel door-to-door singing carols to their neighbors?
Wassailers
Which country celebrates, "St. Lucia Day"
Sweden
What do the ornaments on the tree represent?
Blessings, fruits of spirits, and joy
What company AND artist is credited with the illustration of Santa that we recognize today?
Coca-Cola
Haddon Sundblom
Where does the tradition of hanging stockings come from?
St. Nicholas
Famous story says he dropped bags of gold down a chimney for three poor sisters. The gold dropped into their stockings.
What country celebrates Three Kings Day?
Argentina
What does the star on top of the tree represent?
Symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men
What was the original Saint Nicholas known for?
Secretly giving gifts to the poor
Why did the Christmas tree become a globally popular tradition?
The royal family was published in a newspaper standing around their Christmas tree.
What did Romans Celebrate on December 25th? (bonus 100 points if you give me the Latin name)
Dies Natalis Solis Invicti