Christmas History
What Christian group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
This is what Santa's belly shook like when he laughed.
What is a bowl full of jelly?
The prophet who prophesied that Jesus would flee to Egypt.
Who is Hosea?
The main ingredient in gingerbread.
What is flour?
The only two things I want for Christmas so I can wish you "Merry Christmas".
What is two front teeth?
Before becoming tied up with Christmas what was Yule?
What is a pagan midwinter festival?
This was the decade NORAD began tracking Santa on Christmas Eve.
What is the 1950s?
Micah predicated that Jesus would be born here.
What is Bethlehem?
The Christmas desert that is as dense as mahogany wood.
What is fruit cake?
The Christmas carol that demands Figgy Pudding.
What is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
What is birth?
This was the decade Coca-Cola began using Santa Claus in advertisements.
What is the 1920s?
The prophet who prophesied that Jesus would be born of a virgin.
Who is Isiah?
The gingerbread house came from this country.
What is Germany?
Contains the lyrics: "Shepherds pray at the sight, Glory streams from heaven afar."
What is "Silent Night"?
In what century was the first written use of Xmas (note the "X")?
What is the 16th Century?
This entrepreneur was the first to dress up as Santa in his department store and started the tradition of department store Santas.
Who is James Edgar?
Jeremiah prophesied that Jesus would be born of this house.
What is the house of David?
This soda company was first to use Santa Claus in an advertisement.
What is Coca Cola?
The only thing Alvin wants for Christmas.
What is a hula hoop?
Among Christians who lived in the East, this was the date when Christmas was originally celebrated.
What is January 6th?
The pole where Santa lives.
What is the North?
The first book of the bible.
What is Genesis?
Chickens are important for this Christmas beverage.
What is egg nog?
Frosty the Showman's nose is made of this.
What is a button?