History
According to the Bible, what did the 3 wise men bring baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Which classic Christmas carol contains the lyric "Strike the harp and join the chorus"?
"Deck the Halls"
True or false:
Studies show the average person gains 3 pounds over the holidays.
False! It's closer to 1 pound. Thank goodness.
In the US alone - over 2 billion of these are sent out every year at Christmastime.
Christmas cards!
Who typically does their Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve?
What year did Christmas Day (Dec 25) officially become a national holiday?
In 1870 - under President Grant.
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells!
What does "mistletoe" mean in German?
Holy berry.
What do kids get in their stockings if they are on the naughty list?
A lump of coal!
What Christmas decoration was a sign of wealth in the early 1900's?
Christmas lights! They used to be so expensive that they used to be rented rather than purchased - an electrically lit tree was a sign of status.
What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas Tree?
Germany!
What unlikely duo recorded the song "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" in 1977?
Bing Crosby and David Bowie
What is the official holiday flower in North America?
The poinsettia
True or False: Santa has his own postal code.
True! In Canada, the postal code "H0H 0H0" is designated for Santa at the North Pole. Canadian kids can send letters and receive a personalized reply from "Santa" through Canada Post's Santa Letter-Writing Program
Which Canadian city claims to be the birthplace of the first "ugly Christmas sweater" party?
Vancouver, BC.
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using feathers from which kind of bird?
Goose!
Who are the original singers of "Baby its Cold Outside"?
Esther Willams and Ricardo Montalban?
What is the shelf life of the famous Christmas fruitcake dish?
1 month (pantry) and 6 months (refrigerated)
At what age do children often stop believing in Santa?
Around the age of 8
What is the highest grossing movie about Christmas?
Jim Carrey's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" earned $260 million upon its release in 2000.
According to legend, what holiday treats were shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff?
Candy canes! This was to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus.
Who is the artist that wrote and sang the 1958 hit "Run, Run Rudolph"?
Chuck Berry
What cartoon character is often referenced to indicate a small, thin or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
A "Charlie Brown" tree.
9 - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph.
What common fairytale inspired the German tradition of decorating GingerBread Houses?
Hansel and Gretel.