Christmas History
The tradition of the Christmas tree is cited to have started in the 16th century in this country.
What is Germany?
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in ________
In the frosty air
What is "Jingle Bell Square"?
A man in tights ends up saving Christmas by making everyone believe in Santa.
What is Elf?
Originally debuting in the 1970’s, this befuddling 3D, color-coded puzzle became a household favorite in the mid-1980s.
What is a Rubik's Cube?
On the 12th night of Christmas, the locals from this nation partake in the consumption of Galette des Rois, otherwise known as King Cake.
What is France?
In the 1920’s, this company was the first to use the image of Santa Claus in their advertising.
What is Coca-Cola?
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
_______
What is "on your own front door"?
A set of burglars enter a booby-trapped suburban home on Christmas day.
What is Home Alone?
Debuting at the 1959 New York Toy Fair, this beloved doll boasts an impressive resume and has starred in over 50 feature films.
What is Barbie?
The half-goat, half-man holiday fiend, Krampus, originates from the folklore of this country.
What is Austria?
This Christmas classic, featuring a soundtrack written by Vince Guaraldi, originally debuted on the CBS television network on December 9, 1965.
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
On the seventh day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
______
What are "Seven swans-a-swimming"?
A story about the interconnected lives of newlyweds, a widow, a drummer, a writer, a rock star, and a prime minister.
What is Love Actually?
Created by the mechanical engineer Richard James in 1943, this toy was the unintended by-product of a new line of sensitive springs that would help keep fragile equipment steady on ships.
What is a Slinky?
Thanks to the successful “Kentucky for Christmas” marketing campaign in 1974, locals from this country enjoy KFC on Christmas Day.
What is Japan?
In medieval Europe, the burning of this object during the Christmas season symbolized warmth, light, and the victory of light over darkness.
What is a Yule Log?
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is ______
Who is "Parson Brown"?
A smelly creature with a heart defect burglarizes houses.
What is The Grinch?
This soft and pliable childhood classic was originally created in the 1920’s for wiping soot from wallpaper.
What is Play-Doh?
This nation’s Christmas celebrations include colorful and combustible paper tubes that contain goodies and treats inside.
What is England?
Originally written for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn, this Bing Crosby classic won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 15th Academy Awards.
What is White Christmas?
Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
Now I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a _____
What is a "Cup of cheer"?
The accidental death of Santa results in a reunion of a father and son.
What is The Santa Clause?
As the most desired toy of the 1996 holiday shopping season, this robotic toy’s laughing fits were an instant success among children under 5 years of age.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
Between December 16 and December 24, this nation celebrates the Christmas tradition termed “The Inns” to commemorate the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
What is Spain/Mexico?