FC Small Group Christmas Trivia

Christmas History/Traditions

100

In what modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?

Turkey

*Bonus*

200

What country did eggnog come from?

England

300

Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?

The Christian bishop St. Nicholas

400

What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

*Bonus*

**Bonus**

500

In what city and country did The Nutcracker premier?

St. Petersburg, Russia

*Bonus*

Christmas Around the World

100

"Mele Kalikimaka" means "Merry Christmas" in what language?

Hawaiian

200

In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?

Japan

300

What U.S. state is home to the town of Santa Claus?

Indiana

400

Sprinkling yule logs with red wine is one this country's Christmas Eve traditions.

France

500

The roots of the strange modern tradition of the Christmas Pickle ornament in the U.S. has been attributed to this country. (Although most people that live in this country say they have never heard of the Christmas Pickle.)

Germany

Caroling All The Way

100

Finish the sentence...Elvis is not going to have a white Christmas, he is going to have a...

Blue Christmas

200

How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?

364

*Bonus*

300

What is the highest selling Christmas song?

White Christmas

*Bonus*

400

According to the song "You're a Mean one Mr. Grinch," what is the recommended minimum distance to keep away from the Grinch?

39 and 1/2 feet

500

Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?"

Judy Garland

Christmas Movies

100

In the classis Christmas movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, where does the Grinch live? 

Mt. Crumpet

200

In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?

Treat every day like Christmas.

*Bonus*

300

What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Claus?

Scott Calvin

400

What is the name of the town where George Bailey lives in It's a Wonderful Life?

Bedford Falls

*Bonus*

500

Name the movie this popular song about sisterhood is from.

White Christmas

*Bonus*

Christmas Random

100

Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

Cupid

200

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

Coca-Cola

*Bonus*

300

How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?

7 years

400

In what year did "A Charlie Brown Christmas" first air?

1965

500

The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?

The Marines