Christmas Trivia Harder

Holiday History

100

In the 4th-century a jolly figure, like Santa Claus was a Christian Bishop known for his generosity, what was his name? 

St. Nicholas 

200

The tradition of a Christmas Tree is believed to have originated in this European Country 

Germany

300

A period leading up to Christmas, which means "the coming", is traditionally marked by a wreath with four candles

Advent 

400

The Puritans, who settled the American colonies, actually banned the celebration of Christmas in this city

Boston 

500

This is the Holiday celebrated by Jewish Families around Christmas time, how many days does it last? 

Hanukkah and 8 days

Music and Movies

100

This reindeer is known for having a very shiny nose

Rudolph 

200

In the movie Elf, this is the main food group Buddy believes elves stick to

Candy, Candy Canes, Candy corns, and Syrup 

300

The 1818 carol, "Silent Night", was first sung in this language (not American) 

German 

400

The Bing Crosby song that holds the Guinness World Record as the best-selling single of all time

"White Christmas" 

500

This classic 1946 film tells the story of George Bailey, who learns the value of his life with the help of an angel named Clarence

Wonderful Life

Literature and Lore

100

This is the official name of the candy that is traditionally red and white striped and shaped like a Sheppards hook

Candy Cane

200

The famous poem that begins with the line "Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house..."

A Night Before Christmas

300

This mischievous plant is traditionally hung in doorways, encouraging people who stand underneath to share a kiss 

Mistletoe

400

The three ghosts who visit Scrooge are the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and who is the 3rd Ghost? 

The Ghost of Christmas future 

500

Who wrote the original "The Christmas Carol"

Charles Dickens 

Winter Weather

100

To officially be classified as this extreme winter storm, this weather must have sustained winds of 35 miles per hour or more

Blizzard 

200

What is the freezing point of pure water on the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scale 

0 and 32

300

A snowflake is an ice crystal that always has this specific amount of points 

6 

400

This Term describes the temperature felt by the human body due to the combination of air temperature and wind speed 

wind chill

500

This type of winter precipitation occurs when raindrops freeze before hitting the ground, resulting in small clear pellets of ice

Sleet

Coach Harder Holiday Favorite

100

Coach Harder has 2 things she decorate for Christmas with (outside) what are they?

Inflatables and Christmas lights 

200

When Coach Harder was a little girl what was her favorite Christmas Gift of all time? 

An Electric Scooter

300

What is Coach Harders favorite Christmas treat?

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows 

400

What family tradition does Coach Harder have that is done on Christmas Eve?

Drive around looking at Christmas Lights

500

What was Coach Harders best Christmas Vacation (meaning where was it located?) 

Hawaii