Christmas Traditions
Which greenery is traditionally used to make Christmas wreaths, pine & fir or palm leaves?
Pine & fir
Which carol was originally written in Austria, Silent Night or Away in a Manger?
Silent Night
Which film features a department store Santa named Kris Kringle, Miracle on 34th Street or A Christmas Carol?
Miracle on 34th Street
Which spice is commonly used in eggnog, nutmeg or pepper?
Nutmeg
What was Santa Claus originally known as, Saint Nicholas or Father Time?
Saint Nicholas
What date is Christmas Eve, December 24th or December 26th?
December 24th
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” comes from which song, The Christmas Song or Winter Wonderland?
The Christmas Song
What holiday does A Charlie Brown Christmas focus on, Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Christmas
What dried fruit is traditionally found in Christmas pudding, Raisins & currants or Bananas
Raisins & currants
Which country is Saint Nicholas most associated with, Turkey or Italy?
Turkey
What colour are Santa’s traditional boots, black or brown?
Black
Which song was first sung by Bing Crosby in 1942, White Christmas or Let It Snow?
White Christmas
What type of creature is the Grinch, a Whoville citizen or a grumpy green creature?
A grumpy green creature
What meat is traditionally served in the UK but less common in Canada, goose or ham?
Goose
In what century did Christmas trees become popular in Canada, 19th century or 17th century?
19th century
In many homes, when are Christmas decorations traditionally taken down, after New Year's Day or by January 6th (Epiphany)?
By January 6th (Epiphany)
Which Christmas hymn was written by Isaac Watts, Joy to the World or Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?
Joy to the World
Who narrates the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas TV special, Boris Karloff or Orson Welles?
Boris Karloff
What drink is often “wassailed” in old traditions, hot cider or orange juice?
Hot Cider
What was used to light early Christmas trees, candles or oil lamps?
Candles
What plant is traditionally kissed under at Christmas, Holly or Mistletoe?
Mistletoe
Which song mentions a “one-horse open sleigh”, Jingle Bells or Frosty the Snowman?
Jingle Bells
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what town does George Bailey live in, Bedford Falls or Springfield?
Bedford Falls
What type of cake is rolled with filling to resemble a log, Yule log or Pound cake?
Yule log
What gift did the Wise Men bring that was a type of resin, Frankincense or Myrrh?
Frankincense