CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
This tradition begins by hiding a toy each night from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
ELF ON A SHELF
More than 13 million elves have been “adopted” since 2005 when Carol Aebersold and her daughter, Chanda Bell, published the book Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition that comes with the toy.
The #1 selling non-chocolate candy during December, and dates back to 1670 Germany
What is the CANDY CANE
In the movie Home Alone, what is the name of the young boy left behind by his family during Christmas vacation?
Who is KEVIN MCCALLISTER
Makes Frosty come to life In ‘Frosty the Snowman’
What is AN OLD SILK HAT
The number of years it takes for a Christmas tree to grow to a typical Christmas tree height.
What is 6 TO 8 YEARS
Most tree varieties take a minimum of six to eight years to grow to the 6-7’ you’re looking for in your average Christmas tree.
A way for children to count down to Christmas by opening one “door” or “window” a day to reveal a Bible passage, poem or small gift.
What is the ADVENT CALENDAR
The first official one debuted in 1843 England with a simple message and today more than 1.6 billion are sold annually.
What is a CHRISTMAS CARD
The idea of a mailed winter holiday greeting gradually caught on in both Britain and the U.S., with the Kansas City-based Hall Brothers (now Hallmark) creating a folded card sold with an envelope in 1915.
The name of the Grinch's love interest in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Who is MARTHA MAY
Wrote the song ‘White Christmas’
Who is IRVING BERLIN
The Country credited with starting the Christmas Tree Tradition.
Who is GERMANY
By the 16th century when sources record devout Christians bringing decorated trees into their homes
For many, the holiday season is not complete without a trip to watch this ballet.
WHAT IS THE NUTCRACKER
With music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by Marius Petipa, the romantic tale of the young Clara’s Christmas Eve premiered Dec. 18, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
A sovereign state made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland where Christmas Eve is not a public holiday.
What is THE UNITED KINGDOM
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom however it is a day of preparations for the Christmas season, including last-minute shopping, food preparations, and decorating the house.
The item Clark Griswold hopes to buy with his big Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
What is a POOL
1857 song was that was Originally a Thanksgiving song but is now deemed a Christmas song.
What was JINGLE BELLS (One Horse Open Sleigh)
The zodiac sign of a person born on Christmas Day
What is CAPRICORN
Ironic tradition that gained steam in the 1980's becoming a party trend in Vancouver Canada in 2001.
What was the UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER
According to Fox Business, the ugly sweater industry is a multi-million business, with websites such as Tipsy Elves, retailers including Macy’s, Kohl’s and Target, and even food chains jumping on the ugly bandwagon.
According to tradition, the item Saint Nicholas left in the stockings of three poor sisters.
What is GOLD COINS
One night the girls went to bed, leaving their stockings to dry over the fireplace. Saint Nicholas threw three bags of gold coins down the chimney, which landed in the stockings as a gesture of goodwill. Since then, children all over the world continue the tradition of hanging stockings up on Christmas Eve.
The movie where the main character eats cotton balls at the doctor's office?
What is ELF
The Christmas song broadcast from space for the first time.
What is Jingle Bells
History was made on 16th December 1965 when a song was broadcast from space for the first time.
The Christmas poem that is the most well-recognized, iconic holiday poem in American pop Culture.
What is THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Originally a simple poem written by biblical scholar and professor, Clement Clarke Moore for his children in 1822
An iconic dance troupe that began in 1934 and is best known for their annual "Christmas Spectacular".
Who are the RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL ROCKETTES
The unofficial act that took place during World War I between British and German troops.
What is an unofficial CHRISTMAS TRUCE
The truce began on Christmas Eve, 1914; decorations were put up, carols were sung, and gifts were exchanged. The truce also allowed for recently fallen soldiers to be bought back behind their lines by burial parties.
Where the train arrives for the main character in The Polar Express
What is HIS FRONT LAWN
The Christmas song released in 1949 becoming one of the best-selling songs of all time.
What is RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
The Country that declared Christmas illegal in 1644.
What is ENGLAND
And soon after, the English Colonies in America followed suit!