Christmas History
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
"Jingle Bells"
Why does Scout say the world is ending?
Because it snowed
Which country has won the most men’s ice hockey gold medals at the Winter Olympics?
Canada
In the movie “Elf,” what’s the first rule of the Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
What flower is gifted in Mexico for Christmas?
Poinsettia
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama
What did Jem break when he was 13
His elbow
Which sports league has played a game on Christmas Day almost every year
NBA
In Frosty the Snowman, what does Frosty say when he is brought to life?
"Happy Birthday!"
How long does Hannukah last?
8 days
What war did Christmas cause a ceasefire for?
World War 1
What town does this novel take place in? State?
Maycomb, Alabama
What beverage does the singer tell the audience to have a cup of in “A Holly Jolly Christmas”?
A cup of cheer
In Japan, what fast food is a Christmas Eve staple?
What unusual gift is traditionally hidden in German Christmas trees?
A pickle ornament
What is the first thing Scout finds in the knot hole of the Radley tree?
Gum
In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, what does Hermey wish he could be instead?
A dentist
In some other countries what do kids leave out for Santa to fill instead of stockings?
Shoes
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
Germany
Why did Mrs. Caroline want to send Burris home?
He had lice
How old was singer Brenda Lee when she recorded the classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
13