Christmas History
What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
In Home Alone, the McCallisters leave Kevin behind to go on vacation to which city?
Paris
Which books of the Bible tell us about the birth of Jesus?
Matthew and Luke
Which state exports the most Christmas trees?
Oregon
What country did Eggnog come from?
England
Joy to the World
Who played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life?
Jimmy Stewart
What gifts did the wise men bring Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
In Japan, they like to eat at what fast food place during Christmas?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
In which war was a Christmas truce unofficially enacted? Bonus 50 points if you name countries fighting and the year.
WW1
British vs Germans 1914
How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded the classic "Rockin' around the Christmas Tree"?
13 years old
Which actor had to endure CIA/Special ops training to prepare for their role in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
What animals were listed in the Bible that were at Jesus's birth?
None
How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?
7 years
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever? And who sings it?
White Christmas-Bing Crosby
What is the name of the main character in the ballet "The Nutcracker"?
Clara
Which prophet predicted that the birth of Jesus would take place in Bethlehem?
Micah
Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans[a] of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times.”
Which California city will charge you a $250 fine for leaving your Christmas lights up past February 2nd?
San Diego
Which president made Christmas a national holiday?
Grant
How many gifts were given in total in the song 12 Days of Christmas?
364
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of the Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
How many estimated Old Testament prophesies were fulfilled by the birth of Jesus?
48
Fun fact: just fulfilling 8 prophesies was 1 in 100 quadrillion chance.
In America, Christmas decorating sends how many people to the ER annually?
15,000