Decorations
What animal parts were the first artificial Christmas trees made from?
Goose feathers painted green
According to the song, where was Mommy when she was kissing Santa Claus?
Underneath the mistletoe
Which reindeer was the first to be mentioned in the story "A Visit from St. Nicholas"?
Dasher
Fill in the blank: “Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, not even a _____________.”
Mouse
According to the song, what do we “Deck the Halls” with?
Boughs of holly
In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
Germany
Do Swedish children leave coffee or orange juice for Santa Claus?
Coffee
Which mountains in Canada are named after the original 8 reindeer?
Christmas Mountains or North Pole Mountains
Christmas Mountains
What happens to the Grinch’s heart at the end of the story?
It grows three sizes
Who did the ox and lamb keep time for as he played pa rum pum pum pum?
The Little Drummer Boy
What round decoration do many people hang on their doors during Christmastime?
Wreath
What does Santa's belly shake like?
A bowl full of jelly
Which reindeer is named after thunder?
Donner (it is the German word for thunder)
In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh
In the famous Wham! Christmas song, what did the singer do last Christmas?
Gave you my heart
Who created the first electric light Christmas display?
Thomas Edison
What popular character did Santa bring back to life?
Frosty the Snowman
What are reindeer living in North America called?
Caribou
Who wrote the classic story A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
What color is Elvis Presley’s Christmas in his famous hit?
Blue
What old Christmas tradition shows that the residents of a house are Christian?
Putting candles in the window
What are THREE other names for Santa Claus?
St. Nicholas, St. Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel
What are the names of Santa's 9 reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
What phrase (first said by Ebeneezer Scrooge) do people say when they’re feeling grumpy at Christmastime?
Bah Humbug
What is the German title of the song known in English as “Oh Christmas Tree?”
O Tannenbaum