Christmas Fast Facts
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of this branch of the U.S. military
What is the Marines
In Nat King Cole's 'The Christmas Song' this is “roasting on an open fire”
What are chestnuts
This cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree
Who is Charlie Brown
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas" there are eleven of these
What are Pipers Piping
This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892
What is The Nutcracker
This word for Christmas or a Christmas carol was borrowed from French
What is Noel
This spirit is traditionally poured on top of a Christmas pudding and then lit
What is brandy
This phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations
What is Bah humbug!
This is the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”
What is “O Tannenbaum”
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this US state
What is Alaska
This beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931
What is Coca-Cola
The gingerbread house tradition is believed to have originated from this country
What is Germany
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on this real-life department store
What is Macy’s
This well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965
What is "Jingle Bells"
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, this horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime
Who is Krampus
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of this bird
What is goose
Although used for decorating Christmas cakes, this plant is actually toxic to eat
What is Holly
In the 1966 television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” this monster movie legend did the voice for the Grinch
Who is Boris Karloff
This song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair
What is “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
This holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries
What is Boxing Day
This Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree
Who is Martin Luther
Eating fried chicken at a fast-food restaurant is a Christmas tradition in this country
What is Japan
In the movie “A Christmas Story" this was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey
Who are The Bumpuses
In 1981, Bob and Doug McKenzie released their own version of this classic Christmas song
What is The Twelve Days of Christmas
In this country a kind witch named La Befana delivers presents instead of Santa
What is Italy