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Historical Christmas
100

Where does the Holy Family go to escape Herod after Jesus's birth?

Egypt

100

What color Christmas did Elvis have?

Blue

100

How many sizes did the Grinch's heart grow?

3

100

How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?

Feliz Navidad

100

Who started the tradition of depicting Santa in red?

The Coca-Cola company

200

Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem in the first place?

There was a census that required everyone return to the home of their ancestors

200

What was Frosty's nose made of?

A Button

200

How many ghosts are there in "A Christmas Carol"? (100 bonus points if you can name them all)

4 (Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come)

200

Who was the first person to bring a Christmas tree inside the house?

Martin Luther

200

Which war observed an unofficial Christmas Truce at the request of Pope Benedict XV?

World War I

300

In which Gospel do we hear the story of the shepherds visiting Jesus?

Luke

300

What did my true love give me on the 10th Day of Christmas?

10 Lords a-Leaping

300

What's the name of the angel in "It's a Wonderful Life"?

Clarence

300

According to Austrian and German folklore, who is the monster who punishes naughty children?

The Krampus

300

What do they call Santa Claus in France?

Pere Noel

400

Who was Caesar when Jesus was born?

Augustus

400

What was the first Christmas song broadcast into space?

Jingle Bells

400

How many reindeer are named in "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?

8

400

Which country traditionally has a witch delivering presents to children?

Italy (La Befana)
400

Who was the first president to have a Christmas tree in the White House?

Benjamin Harrison

500

Which prophet spoke of the virgin birth of Christ?

Isaiah

500

This song still holds the record as the top selling song of all time.

White Christmas

500

What does Ralphie want for Christmas in "A Christmas Story"?

A Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.

500

What country is St. Nicholas from?

Turkey

500

Who did St. Nicholas punch in the face?

Arius