Christmas Fun Facts
What color was Santa’s suit before red became popular?
Brown or green
What country celebrates Christmas with a giant goat decoration?
Sweden
Who tries to steal Christmas in Whoville?
The Grinch
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
Star or angel
Winter & Holiday Art
White and blue
What beverage company helped make Santa’s red suit famous?
Coca-Cola
In what country do people eat fried chicken for Christmas dinner?
Japan
What movie features a boy left home alone during Christmas?
Home Alone
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
Eight (nine if you count Rudolph)
What art material is often used to make paper snowflakes?
Paper
What country fills children’s shoes with candy on December 6?
Germany
Which Christmas song begins with “You better watch out…”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
What color are Christmas berries called holly berries?
Red
What holiday decoration is often made from clay or salt dough?
Ornaments
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees begin?
Germany
In Spain, what unusual item is hidden in a Christmas dessert for luck?
A small figurine
What actor plays Buddy the Elf?
Will Ferrell
What temperature scale was named after a reindeer?
None 😄 (trick question!)
What art principle focuses on light and dark in a winter scene?
Value
What plant is traditionally hung to encourage kissing?
Mistletoe
What country celebrates with a parade of lanterns?
Mexico
What holiday movie includes the line “Every time a bell rings…”?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What country sends a Christmas tree to London every year?
Norway
What do we call art made using small repeated shapes or patterns, often seen in winter designs?
Pattern