History and Tradition
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Santa Clause
Fun Facts
200

What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

Germany

200

What carol contains the lyrics “Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la”?

Deck the Halls

200

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Home alone

200

According to folklore, what does Santa give to naughty children?

Coal

200

What color was Santa's suit originally before Coca-Cola popularized the red suit?

Green

400

What year did Coca-Cola first use Santa Claus in their holiday advertisements?

1931

400

Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

Jingle Bells

400

In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling when they leave Kevin behind?

Paris

400

What beverage is commonly left out for Santa on Christmas Eve in the United States?

Milk

400

How many reindeer are traditionally said to pull Santa's sleigh?

Nine

600

Who was the real historical figure that inspired the legend of Santa Claus?

Saint Nicholas

600

Who sings the popular version of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?

Mariah Carey

600

In The Polar Express, what is “the first gift of Christmas”?

A bell from Santa's sleigh

600

What is the name of Santa’s reindeer that leads the sleigh?

Rudolph

600

What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

800

Which country has a tradition of eating KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

800

What popular Christmas song was written during a heatwave in California?

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

800

What was the little girl's name In the Movie Grinch

Cindy Loo Whoo
800

Which song mentions Santa Claus coming to town?

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

800

Which country celebrates Christmas with a giant Yule Goat in the city of Gävle?

Sweden

1000

In which country would you find the Christmas tradition of hiding a broom so that witches cannot steal it on Christmas Eve?

Norway

1000

In the song “12 Days of Christmas,” how many gifts in total were given?

364

1000

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, who plays the piano?

Schroeder

1000

What are Santa's famous "magic words" often said to make the naughty and nice list?

Ho Ho Ho

1000

What is the name of the legendary creature that punishes naughty children during the Christmas season in some cultures?

Krampus