Wrapper's Delight
Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
How much does the average Black Friday shopper spend?
$520
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
What was the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” originally titled?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
What percentage of Black Friday shoppers later regret their purchases?
68%
What animal parts were the first artificial Christmas trees made from?
Goose feathers painted green
What Christian group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
The Puritans
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
What was the first year that the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was put up?
1933
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?
Gold coins
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
The 1950’s (specifically 1955)
Who recorded the melancholy holiday hit “Hard Candy Christmas” in 1982?
Dolly Parton
In what city did the term "Black Friday" start to be used in relation to shopping?
Philadelphia
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt
Which Christmas tradition involves children leaving out shoes for gifts from a witch on January 5th in Italy?
La Befana
Traditionally, how should the Christmas pudding be stirred for good luck?
East to West
In what country did Silent Night originate?
Austria
What was the first department store to hold a post-Thanksgiving sale?
Macy's
What percentage of Live Christmas trees are grown on farms?
98%
Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day in 1642?
Isaac Newton
Which English monarch banned Christmas celebrations in 1647?
Oliver Cromwell