Christmas History
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
Germany
This classic Christmas song written by Irving Berlin and made famous by Bing Crosby's in 1942 recording is the best selling Christmas song of all time.
White Christmas
How many siblings does Kevin have?
4
What is Charlie Brown upset about in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
The commercialization of Christmas
You might find a surfing Santa ornament around Bondi Beach in this country
Australia
What gifts did the Three Kings, or wise men, bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Elmo Shropshire wrote what comedy song about a fateful Christmas accident caused by too much eggnog?
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
What did Kevin watch when he went to church?
Choir performance
In Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas, what carol do The Whos and The Grinch sing together?
Welcome Christmas
Who invented Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison
This U.S. President was the first to have a Christmas tree in the White House.
hint: 14th president
Franklin Pierce
Which popular Christmas song talks of “telling scary ghost stories” and “tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago?”
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
What did Kevin prepare for dinner?
Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese
This classic 1970 stop-motion Rankin/Bass special describes the origin story of Santa Claus through a mailman narrator. It describes how Santa Claus became Santa Claus.
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
This real city called the North Pole is located in what country?
United States
The city of North Pole is located in Alaska and boasts a population of around 2,300 citizens
In December of 1933, the lighting of this tree became an annual tradition.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
“Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again” is a lyric from which classic Christmas song?
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
How old is Kevin when he is first left home alone in the original movie?
8 years old
In Frosty the Snowman, what does Frosty say when he is brought to life?
Happy Birthday!
The largest floating Christmas tree in the world is located in this South American country.
Brazil
This Christmas decoration was invented in 1610 in Germany. At one point in history, it was even made out of real silver.
Tinsel
This was the first song broadcast from space on Christmas Eve in 1965.
Jingle Bells
This line is considered to be the most famous line in the Home Alone movie
Keep the change, ya filthy animal
Which Christmas carol do the children sing at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
despite warnings that he'd shoot his eye out, Ralphies one wish for Christmas was for what?
Red Ryder Carbine Action BB gun