Christmas Traditions
In 1843 Sir Henry Cole, best remembered as the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is credited with developing the custom of sending this item.
What is the Christmas card?
This singer had a huge hit with “Santa Baby” in 1953?
Who is Eartha Kitt?
These small cookies were introduced at Christmas time in 1902 and provided a string on the box so that it could be hung on a Christmas tree.
What are animal crackers?
This name is of Greek origin meaning “victor of the people”.
Who is St. Nicholas?
At what department store does Kris Kringle work at in the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street?
What is Macy's.
This mythical creature was invented in 2005 by Carol Aebersold to help Santa decide if children get presents or coal on Christmas Day.
What is "Elf on the Shelf"?
In 1957 this country singer first released “Jingle Bell Rock”.
Who is Bobby Helms?
This Christmas candy originated in Germany when a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral handed it out to his young singers to keep them quiet during the "Living Creche" ceremony.
What is the candy cane?
The name of Rudoph’s sled driving friend?
Who is Yukon Cornelius?
Lucy wanted this for Christmas, instead of receiving “a lot of stupid toys”.
What is real estate?
The first child who finds this green ornament hidden on a Christmas Tree is allowed to open the first present on Christmas morning.
What is the Christmas pickle?
This band wrote and first released “Last Christmas”.
Who is "Wham"?
English women would often eat this Christmas cookie to provide good luck in meeting a husband.
What is a gingerbread man?
This fictional Christmas character would like to have a hula -hoop for Christmas.
Who is Alvin?
This actor provided the conductor’s voice for the 2004 animated film The Polar Express.
Who is Tom Hanks?
This country leaves a tall red candle in a front window overnight symbolizing warmth and shelter for the holiday season.
What is Ireland?
It is traditional for the audience to stand during this movement of Handel’s Messiah.
What is the Hallelujah Chorus?
This chain restaurant is very popular in providing the main course for Christmas dinner in Japan?
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?
The name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey in a “Christmas Story.”
Who are the Bumpuses?
This movie is the best-selling Christmas movie of all time.
What is "The Grinch" (2018 version)?
This city in the Philippines, known as the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines, hosts a “Giant Lantern Festival symbolizing the star of Bethlehem.
What is San Fernando?
The troika from this five-movement suite by Prokofiev portrays a swift, three horse, sleigh ride with bells
What is Lt. Kije?
This filling may be found in the popular Hungarian Christmas cake, Beigli.
What is black, poppy seed paste?
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, this horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime.
Who is Krampus?
This city and state housed the inn that Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye’s character were trying to save in the 1954 film White Christmas.
What is Pine Tree, Vermont