Holly Jolly History
Santa Claus can be traced back to which famous figure?
Saint Nicholas
Before electric Christmas lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
Candles
What is the most popular gift to give in South Korea?
Money
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), what is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max
Poinsettias were made popular from which country?
Mexico
Where can you find the famous Christmas tree in New York during the holiday season?
Rockefeller Center
Which European country is famous for Christmas markets, especially in cities like Nuremberg and Vienna?
Germany
What three gifts did the wise men give the baby Jesus?
Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D?
Donner, Dancer, and Dasher
What was George Washington doing on Dec. 25, 1776?
Crossing the Delaware
Earn a point for each state you name that is correct:
What are the 7 states that grow the most Christmas trees in the USA?
California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina
Krampus originated in Austria in order to do what?
Punish misbehaving children
How did the wise men find Jesus?
Followed a star
In Home Alone (1990), where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Which Norse goddess is said to be the reason for why people kiss underneath of mistletoe?
Frigg, the goddess of Love
How long does it take a 6-foot Christmas tree to grow?
7-15 years.
In Iceland, students leave their shoes outside and what gets put into them?
Sweets for good behavior or rotten potatoes for bad behavior
Which angel told Mary she was pregnant?
Gabriel
What is Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made of?
A corncob
Which U.S. president signed a bill into law making Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
Which country started the practice of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What do many people in Japan eat for their Christmas meal?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Which book in the bible details the birth of Jesus?
Luke
In It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings