Christmas History
Christmas celebrates the birth of this significant religious figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas Tree
What is Germany?
Buddy the Elf leaves the North Pole for this U.S. city while searching for his real father in Elf.
What is New York City?
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from Germany
False
This spice comes from the inner bark of a tropical tree.
What is cinnamon
This historical figure was believed to be the inspiration for modern day Santa Claus
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This horned folkloric figure accompanies St. Nicholas in parts of Europe, punishing misbehaving children.
Who is Krampus?
Voiced by multiple actors over the years, this loyal dog is the Grinch’s constant companion.
What is Max?
The first artificial Christmas trees were made from dyed goose feathers.
True
This holiday candy’s shape is said to represent both a shepherd’s staff and the letter “J.”
What is a candy cane?
This 20th century company is credited with the popularization of the red and white, fur clad Santa Claus.
What is Coca-Cola?
In this country, children traditionally hang stockings in anticipation of Santa Claus’s visit.
What is The United States?
The "Soggy Robbers" that attempt to burglarize Kevin's home in "Home Alone" go under this alias.
Who are The Wet Bandits?
The first commercially produced Christmas card was printed in the 20th century.
False.
This dairy-based drink’s name comes from an old word meaning “strong ale.”
The best-selling toy of 1980, this “puzzling” polygon twisted its way into pop culture.
What is The Rubix Cube?
With Christmas arriving in summer, barbecues and beach outings are hallmarks of the holiday in this Oceanic nation.
What is Australia?
In The Polar Express, children sip this steaming beverage in the train car as they journey to the North Pole.
What is hot chocolate?
In Sweden, the Christmas goat called “Julbock” is more common than Santa Claus.
True
This chocolate-and-peppermint treat is usually broken similar to that of glass, not sliced.
What is peppermint bark?
This 1870s year marks when Christmas was first federally recognized as a holiday in the United States.
What was 1870?
A staple of U.K. Christmas celebrations, these “pop” novelties are pulled apart to reveal a bang, a joke, and a small gift.
What is a Christmas Cracker?
In this 2000 film, a department-store Santa is replaced by an actor who must convince a skeptical young girl that he is the real Santa Claus.
What is The Santa Clause?
The annual festival of “Josselbaug” takes place in the Netherlands, featuring traditions like kissing the Christmas Stone and dancing beneath the stars.
False
This compound gives peppermint its cooling sensation.
What is menthol?