Christmas History
True or False: There's a real place called the North Pole?
True.
The city of North Pole is located in Alaska.
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
Mele Kalikimaka means Christmas in what language?
Hawaiian
Merry Christmas to all and "__________________"
To all a good night
What 225 ton gift was given to the United States by the French on Christmas in 1886?
The Statue of Liberty
In A Christmas Story, what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
How many reindeer are in the poem 'Twas the night before Christmas'?
8
There was no rudolph
You know, ________________ once stayed on this floor, the vacuum guy? No, the President.
Herbert Hoover
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
What did Harry Potter get for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
An invisibility cloak
What time will Santa be coming down the chimney?
12 o'clock
'Cause just exactly at 12 o'clock, He'll be coming down the chimney, down
It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. Or it could be that his head wasn't screwed on just right. But I think that the most likely reason of all..may have been that his heart was "________" too small.
two sizes
On average, how long does it take for a tree to reach the ideal Christmas tree height (6-7 feet)?
15 years
What year was a Charlie Brown Christmas first released?
1965
What well known Christmas carol became the first song ever to broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
I'd rather be in Philadelphia
When did Christmas become a national holiday?
June 24, 1870.
President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation declaring December 25th a national holiday
How many lights did the Griswold put up?
25,000
What was the first Christmas song to mention Santa Claus?
Up on the House Top
With the "_________________" and dickory dock And don't forget to hang up your sock.
whoop-de-do