Easy Christmas history
What was the name of the king that wanted to kill Jesus?
King Herod
Where did the Gingerbread house originate from?
Germany
Which country has 13 santas?
Iceland it has the 13 Yule lads "Jólasveinar"
What actor played 6 different roles in The Polar Express
Tom Hanks
True or False.....Santa Claus's suit was originally green
True - it was Coca-cola that advertised the red which eventually became standard
What was the name of the Angel that came to Mary?
Gabriel
What was Santa Claus' original name before the tradition was passed to America?
Sinterklaas
Tangerines
What Christmas song does Charlie and the peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
Hark! The Herald Angels sing
True or False......The first xmas tree wasn't a tree at all
True - due to deforestation had to use wires and goose feathers to mimmick a real xmas tree
Which animals were present during Jesus birth?
Donkey, Cattle, and sheep
What does the shape of the candy cane represent?
A paster's staff
December 25 was chosen as Jesus' birthday which properly aligned with several winter solstice festivals who were the people who declared it?
Romans
What was the name of the store Buddy the elf worked at?
Gimbles
True or False......Santa Claus was based on a real person
true he was based off St.Nicholas a bishop who was known for his generousity and gift giving
What gifts were given to Jesus by the wisemen?
Gold, frankinsence and myrr
Where does the X in Xmas come from?
comes from the greek letter Chi which is also the first letter of Christ
Fill in the blank
On the fifth day of xmas my true love gave to me......
5 golden rings
What does Buddy the elf say when he answers the phone?
Buddy the elf whats your favorite color
True or False.....Mariah Carey's "All I want for Xmas is you" was written in 15 minutes during a spring session
False though it was written in 15 minutes it was written in the summer
Why were Mary and Joseph sent to Bethleham?
Agustus sent for a census or tax enrollment
Christmas was once banned from two places a country and a city which were they?
Boston and England
What doll named after a vegetable was the most popular toy in of 1984?
A cabbage patch doll
What is the name of the toy shop in Home Alone 2?
Duncan's toy Chest
True or False.....A popular xmas tradition in Japan is ordering KFC as a xmas meal
True it was widely popular in Japan and started as a clever marketing campaign