Christmas History
What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
What is Germany?
This green, Dr. Seuss-created character lives on Mount Crumpit and tries to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville.
Who is, The Grinch?
This song, famously recorded by Nat King Cole, opens with the line, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose."
What is, The Christmas Song?
Though it is now a holiday tradition, this festive "house" made of spiced cookie dough actually became popular in Germany after the Brothers Grimm published the story of Hansel and Gretel.
What is, Gingerbread House?
This annual event, broadcast worldwide from Salt Lake City in early December, features holiday messages from the First Presidency and music from the Tabernacle Choir.
What is, First Presidency Christmas Devotional?
This religious figure, born in modern-day Turkey, is the 4th-century saint whose legendary habit of secret gift-giving inspired the modern character of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What is Home Alone?
Who originally wrote the song, "White Christmas?"
Who is, Irvig Berlin?
In a slightly unappetizing tradition, some families in Norway hide all of these household items on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and evil spirits from stealing them for a ride.
What are, brooms?
This beloved LDS hymn, which describes the "stars [that] were bright over Bethlehem's height," was written by Eliza R. Snow, the second Relief Society General President.
What is, Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains?
On Christmas Day in 1066, this Norman leader, known as "the Conqueror," was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
Who is William The Conquerer?
In the original 1947 Miracle on 34th Street, this young actress played the role of Susan Walker, the girl who doesn't believe in Santa.
Who is, Natalie Wood?
In the song, twelve days of Christmas, what gift was given on the eleventh day?
What is, Eleven Pipers Piping?
In the 1800s, British confectioner Tom Smith invented these festive table decorations after being inspired by the crackling sound of a fireplace.
What are, Christmas Crackers?
In 1914, this future Church President was serving as a mission president in Europe and helped organize a famous "Christmas dinner" for over 300 LDS missionaries caught in the middle of World War I.
Who is, David O. McKay?
What monarch commissioned the first gingerbread man?
What is Queen Elizabeth l?
In the classic movie, "Its a Wonderful Life" who is the angel that helps George Bailey?
Who is Clarence?
What was the first Christmas song to be broadcasted in space?
What is, Jingle bells?
In 1912, this U.S. State became the first to officially recognize Christmas as a state holiday, nearly 40 years after it became a federal holiday.
What is, Oklahoma?
While most Christmas hymns are centuries old, the hymn "The Shepherd's Carol" in the current LDS hymnbook was composed in the 20th century by this man, who served as the conductor of the Tabernacle Choir for 30 years.
Who is Isaac Watkin (or Richard P. Condie)?
What country started the tradition of Christmas cards?
What is England??
In the 1994 film The Santa Clause, Scott Calvin must take over the job of Santa after the previous Santa falls off of his what?
What is roof?
This "Queen of Christmas" topped the charts again in 2025 with her holiday staple, "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Who is, Mariah Carrey?
To help the war effort during WWII, this playing card company created "map decks" to send to POWs in Germany that revealed escape routes when soaked in water.
What is bicycle?
According to the Book of Mormon, this Lamanite prophet stood on a city wall and prophesied that a "new star" would appear in the sky at the time of Christ's birth.
Who is, Samuel The Lamanite?