Christmas in the U.S.

Christmas Eve

100

What day is Christmas Eve?

December 24th

200

On Christmas Eve, what do children do to prepare for Santa Claus' arrival?

Leave food for the reindeer like carrots, and cookies and milk for Santa Claus

300

On Christmas Eve, what vehicle does Santa use to travel?

Sleigh pulled by his reindeer

400

When do many families attend church for Christmas?

Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve

500

What is the tradition called when a choir travels through a neighborhood and sings Christmas songs?

Christmas Caroling

Christmas Day

100

What day is Christmas?

December 25th

200

What activity traditionally happens on Christmas morning?

Opening gifts

300

What are hung on the mantles of the fireplace?

Stockings

400

What cartoon character is known for "stealing" Christmas?

The Grinch

500

What is a white Christmas?

When it snows on Christmas Day

Trivia

100

What is another name for Santa Claus?

Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle

200

Where was baby Jesus born?

Bethlehem

300

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this is given on the first day:

Partridge and a pear tree

400

How many years does a Christmas Tree have to grow before being cut down and sold?

15 years

500

What are the names of Santa's 9 reindeer?

Traditions

100

What is the mistletoe tradition?

Mistletoe is a plant that is hung in doorways during Christmas time. The mistletoe tradition holds that any two people under a mistletoe at the same time are to kiss. If a kiss is refused, bad luck befalls the person who said “No.”

200

What is the name of a traditional Christmas drink that often contains eggs?

Eggnog

300

What is the tradition based on a children's book about how Santa’s ‘scout elves’ hide in people’s homes to watch over events?

Elf on the Shelf

400

What is the classic two-act ballet that is performed and enjoyed during the Christmas season?

The Nutcracker

500

What is the name of the event that takes place in different cities across the U.S.A. when everyone dresses like Santa?

SantaCon

Christmas Songs

100

"Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh"

Jingle Bells

200

"I don't want a lot for Christmas, There is just one thing I need"

All I Want For Christmas Is You

300

"Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way"

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

400

"I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, From the bottom of my heart"

Feliz Navidad

500

"May your days be merry and bright, And may all your Christmas' be white"

White Christmas