Mythology
Santa Claus can be traced back to a monk named
St. Nicholas
Santa’s sled is pulled by what animals
Reindeer
This is a famous Christmas book that is traditionally read on Christmas eve
The Night Before Christmas
The jolly man in red image of santa comes from media popularized by what brand
Coca-Cola
Tinsel used to be made of
Silver
Christmas while taking from many pagan holidays and traditions, also draws from what astronomical event
Winter Solstice
What do families leave out for santa
Cookies
What famous reindeer is known to have a red nose?
Rudolph
The X in Xmas comes from what alphabet
Greek
Christmas trees have roots from what country
Germany
A pagan holiday Christmas draws from, it has both Norse and Germanic roots.
Yule
“Bad” children receive this from Santa
Coal
This Christmas character stars in a movie and cartoon. In the live action he is played by Jim Carrey, what is the name of this character?
Grinch
Most Americans celebrate the christmas “holiday” (whether secular or religious) what percentage of Americans celebrate?
85
The first artificial Christmas trees were made of
Feathers
This evil counterpart to Santa Claus has appeared in horror movies and is believed to have Germanic roots
Krampus
What do we hang by the fireplace
Stockings
This movie depicts a child left by his family during Christmas in New York, what is the name of this movie?
Home Alone
This style of film seen in many classic Christmas movies like: The Year Without Santa Claus and Jack is called
Stop-motion/Animagic
This famous statue in America was a Christmas gift
Statue of Liberty
One pagan holiday Christmas draws from is Roman. What god did this holiday celebrate?
Saturn
Christmas trees also known as _____ trees, and other ___ plants have a long tradition as winter decorations
Evergreen
This best-selling single ever, and therefore Christmas song , was originally written for a musical. What is the song?
White Christmas
This center named after its founder established both a famous tree in New York and a famous dance team known for their high kicks.
Rockefeller
How many Christmas letters are sent/received in America (approximately)
3 billion