Christmas History
When was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the U.S.?
A) 1870
B) 1860
C) 1850
A) 1870
What would naughty children expect to receive on Christmas Day?
Coal.
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
hint: starts with an "M"
Max
The day AFTER Christmas is called what?
Boxing Day!
It is also known as Offering Day. Celebrated December 26th, Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom
How long ago did the Rockefellar center tree start?
A) 1929
B) 1931
C) 1942
B) 1931
The tradition dates back to 1931 when workers at the center pooled their money to buy a 20-foot balsam fir they decorated with garlands handmade by their families. **Fun Fact: The largest tree in its history came in 1999 with a 100-foot-tall tree.
Coca-cola.
Which Christmas song appeared the most in Christmas movies?
A) Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
B) White Christmas
C) Jingle Bells
C) Jingle Bells
What are the names of all of Santa's Reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Which country started the tradition of putting up Christmas trees?
A) Denmark
B) Poland
C) Germany
C) Germany.
16th-century German Christians decorated evergreen trees in their homes.
What is the traditional holiday house plant?
Poinsettia.
How many ghost show up in "A Christmas Carol" ?*bonus points if you can name all the ghosts*
There are 4 main ghosts in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
True or False? Mistletoe berries are edible.
False!
In fact, eating any part of the mistletoe plant is extremely dangerous. It contains a poisonous ingredient called phoratoxin, so make sure it's out of reach of kids and pets this holiday season.
Who was the first president to have a Christmas tree in the White House?
A) President Benjamin Harrison
B) President James A. Garfield
C) President Theodore Roosevelt
A) President Benjamin Harrison.
In 1889, he placed the tree upstairs in the Second Floor Oval Room, and decorated it with candles for his grandchildren.
Why do we traditionally put a star on the top of a Christmas tree?
The star is more than just a pretty decoration, it represents the Star of Bethlehem. In the nativity scene from the Bible, the three wise men follow the star to Jerusalem—where they met baby Jesus.
Where was the Christmas classic film “Home Alone” filmed?
A) Winnetka, Illinois
B) Buffalo, New York
C) Boston, Massachusetts
A) Winnetka, Illinois
In which country is Santa known as “Père Noël”?
France
In what year was “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (’Twas the Night Before Christmas) first published?
A) 1840
B) 1823
C) 1872
B) 1823
In which country is KFC a Christmas dinner tradition?
A) Philippines
B) Vietnam
C) Japan
C) Japan.
In the early '70s, Takeshi Okawara, the enterprising manager of the first Kentucky Fried Chicken in the country, had an idea. After learning that people were seeking out alternatives to turkey for the holidays, he marketed a fried chicken party bucket—with the slogan "Kentucky is Christmas!" It took off and hasn't slowed down since. Christmas in Japan now accounts for 1/3 of KFC's annual sales.
Which Christmas movie made the most money (highest grossing) ?
A) The Grinch (2018)
B) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
A) The Grinch (2018)
The 2018 animated The Grinch earned over $527 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Christmas movie ever, while the 2000 live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Jim Carrey grossed around $350 million worldwide.
What unusual item is traditionally hidden in German Christmas trees?
A pickle ornament