Christmas history
Candy canes are believed to have first appeared in the late 1600s, around this year.
What is the year 1670?
This Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells?
This technology became even more common in schools and workplaces in 2025.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
This singer continued to dominate music charts and headlines in 2025.
Who is Taylor Swift?
In Venezuela, children traditionally use this mode of transportation to get to early morning church services during Christmas week.
What are roller skates?
December 25 was chosen partly to align with this Roman festival.
What is Saturnalia?
In Elf, Buddy travels to New York to find this person.
What is his father?
Athletes worldwide competed for spots in this upcoming global event.
What is the Summer Olympics?
Most superhero movies in 2025 came from these two studios.
What are Marvel and DC?
In Germany, families often hide this small object inside a Christmas cake for good luck.
What is a coin?
This real-life saint inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Who is St Nicholas?
This actor voices multiple characters in The Polar Express.
Who is Tom Hanks?
Space missions in 2025 focused on returning humans to this location.
What is the moon?
This headset-style tech gained attention for gaming and entertainment.
What is VR (virtual reality)?
In Japan, this fast-food chain became a surprisingly popular Christmas meal tradition starting in the 1970s.
What is KFC?
Before reindeer, Santa was sometimes said to travel with this animal.
What is a horse?
George Bailey consider jumping from this structure in It's a Wonderful Life.
What is a bridge?
Many major 2025 headlines focused on elections, climate, and global relations in this shared community.
What is the world?
In 2025, this sports video game franchise returned under a new name, becoming one of the most talked-about releases among teen gamers.
What is EA Sports College Football?
In this country, children often receive gifts on January 6.
What is Spain?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree.
What is Germany?
In the 1947 classic Miracle on 34th Street, the Macy’s Santa claims to be this legendary figure.
What is the Real Santa?
In 2025, this Middle Eastern country became the first to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix under floodlights during winter, making headlines worldwide.
Saudi Arabia
This pop star planned an album release in May 2025 called The Right Person Will Stay.
Who is Lana Del Rey
In Italy, this gift-bringing witch delivers presents to children on Epiphany, a tradition older than Santa Claus.
La Befana