Christmas Traditions
Who typically goes first when it comes to opening presents? The oldest or youngest?
Youngest
Out of 365 days, What day is Christmas?
359
What carol demands figgy pudding?
”We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
In the movie “Elf”, how does Buddy get to the North Pole?
By sneaking into Santa’s sack
approximately how many people track Santa on the NORAD santa tracker website each year?
around 15 million people
Around 8 in 10 Americans plan to put this decoration up in their home.
Christmas tree
What country banned Christmas for nearly 400 years?
Scotland
What famous christmas song is Elvis most popular for?
Blue Christmas
What is the golden rule of hot chocolate?
”Never ever let it cool. Keep it cookin’ in the pot.”
What is Japans traditional dinner?
KFC fried chicken paired with a strawberry shortcake
What does a traditional Christmas dinner look like for most Americans?
A roast like turkey, ham, or prime rib with classic sides like mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, roasted veggies, and dinner rolls
How much does an average person/family spend on Christmas gifts and expenses (decor, food, travel, and activities)?
On average anywhere from $900-$1000
On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave me what?
8 maids a milking
In the movie Home Alone where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas?
Paris
For naughty kids in the United States coal is left for the naughty kids but what is left for the naughty kids in Iceland?
Rotten Potatoes
Do more people open their stockings or presents first on Christmas morning?
Stockings
What president declared Christmas as a holiday?
Extra 100 Points if you can answer why.
President Ulysses S. Grant made Christmas a federal holiday on June 28th 1870 to help promote national unity after the Civil War.
In the song Frosty the snowman what do they say his eyes are made out of?
Two eyes made out of coal
What were Frosty’s first words after coming to life?
”Happy birthday!”
Santa Claus has many names, but what are some of his most popular names?
St. Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle
What little doll comes to peoples houses every year typically on the first of December?
Elf on the Shelf
Why do people use the term “Xmas?”
its an abbreviated way to say Christmas
The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
Who wrote the song “ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Johnny Marks
What is the name of the snowman that narrated the story in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Sam the Snowman
What are the names of all the reindeer that help Santa travel the globe?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.