Christmas Trivia

Christmas True or False

100

English children used to send notes to Santa by burning them and letting them fly up the chimney? 

True

200

The actual real North Pole is 17,000 miles away from North Pole, Alaska.

False. Its actually only 1,700 miles away.

300

Saint Nicholas spent time in Prison.

True!

He was imprisoned by Roman Emperor Diocletian in 303 AD for being Christian. He was then released in 311 by Emperor Constantine who fully legalized Christianity in the Roman Emperor during his reign.

400

NORAD has been tracking Santa since 1958.

True

500

Mele Kalikimaka is Merry Christmas in Swahili. 

False - Its Hawaiian.

Christmas History and Culture

100

Before electricity, what were Christmas trees decorated with?

Candles

200

How long does it take, on average, for American credit card users to pay off their holiday bills?

- 3 months

- 6 months

- 1 year

6 months

300

Why was the lighting of the National Christmas Tree delayed in 1963?

The Assassination of President Kennedy

400

In what decade did flashing Christmas lights make their debut?

- 1900s

- 1930s

-1950s

1930s

500

What company was the first to use Santa Claus in advertising in the 1930s?

Coca-Cola

ChristmasMovies

100

What is Rudolphs father's name in the 1964 classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Donner

200

In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie desire for Christmas?

A BB Gun

300

Who is the last ghost in A Christmas Carol?

The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come

400

What does Charlie Brown set out to find in A Charlie Brown Christmas?

The True Meaning of Christmas

500

How old is Kevin in the 1990 classic Home Alone?

8

Holiday Traditions

100

What is the most popular item to put on top of the Christmas Tree?

An Angel

200

What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Christmas?

- 30%

- 50% 

- 70%

50%

300

How much does the average American plan to spend on Christmas gifts each year?

- $400

- $600

-$800

$800

400

What is the most commonly added alcohol to eggnog?

Rum

500

What settlers introduced Gingerbread Houses to North America in the 1700s?

- English

- Dutch

- German

German

Christmas Carols

100

What is the last thing asked for in Santa Baby

A Ring

200

Silent Night was written on Christmas Eve in what year?

- 1518

- 1818

- 1918

1818

300

In How the the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the Grinch as cuddly as?

A Cactus

400

In Frosty the Snowman, his nose is made out of what?

A Button

500

Finish the chorus:

"Silver bells, silver bells. It's Christmas time in the city, Ring a ling hear them ring,......."

"Soon it will be Christmas Day"