True or False
True or False: The Friday and Saturday before Christmas are the busiest shopping days of the year.
True
When was the movie Home Alone released? (double your points if you get the exact day, month, and year)
November 16, 1990
Where is Christmas music thought to have its origins?
4th century Rome
Where was the first Christmas celebration held?
Rome
Which state is America's "Sweet Home of Christmas"?
Alabama
True or False: Christmas dates back to the 1300s.
False, it dates back to the 1500s.
What was the name of the first Christmas movie ever made? (double your points if you can give me the year)
Santa Claus (1898)
Which Christmas song is the most recorded Christmas song?
Silent Night
In which North American country does Santa have a postal code in?
Canada
When was Christmas established as a federal holiday? (double your points if you can tell me the exact day, month, year)
June 26, 1870
True or False: Christmas wreaths are religious symbols.
True, the holly represents Jesus's crucifixion and the red berries stand for the blood he shed.
Was the movie Elf really filmed in New York City (the lincoln tunnel, in front of the empire state building, etc.)?
Yes
Which Christmas song was originally a thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
In Ukraine, what insect is a symbol of good luck at Christmas?
Spider
Which song holds the record for the highest-charting holiday song?
All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
True or False: Americans spend nearly $500 on Christmas gifts every year.
False, Americans actually spend almost $1000 on Christmas gifts every year.
What was the first animated Christmas movie ever made?
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
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What animal made of straw does Sweden celebrate Christmas with?
Yule Goat
Christmas got its name from the combination of two words. What are they?
Christ & Mass
True or False: Celebrating Christmas used to be illegal.
True
Who played the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
What is the oldest English Christmas carol?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
In what state does the longest-running Santa Claus parade happen?
Illinois
What name was almost given to Rudolph? (double your points if you can give me both)
a) Reginald
b) Robby
c) Ryleigh
d) Rollo
Rollo & Robby