History of Christmas
Where did Christmas first originate?
The first recorded celebration of Christmas took place in Rome in 336 CE. The holiday was established to honor the birth of Jesus Christ, and was celebrated on December 25 to coincide with the Roman festival of Saturnalia.
What do people set out the night before Christmas for Santa?
Milk and Cookies
What is a popular Christmas beverage?
Eggnog or hot chocolate
What are people expected to do under the mistletoe?
Kiss
Which Hanukkah toy was used as a decoy after learning the Torah was outlawed?
The dreidel
In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
Germany
Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?
Rockefeller Center
Which festive sweet treat is shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff?
Candy Cane
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What colors are associated with Hanukkah?
Blue, white, and sometimes silver
Where was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
Who ends the Thanksgiving Day parade every year?
Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause
What Fruit Is Traditionally Put In A Christmas Stocking?
Orange
Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or Santa
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
December 26th to January 1st
The modern Santa Claus is mainly a mix of what two figures?
Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas in dutch) and Father Christmas, also if you said Odin I’d accept that too
According to holiday tradition, where should the Christmas pickle be hidden?
On the Christmas tree itself!
Which Country Traditionally Eats KFC For Christmas Dinner?
Japan
Name all of Santa's Reindeers
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
How many candles are on the Menorah?
9
What is the Latin meaning of the word Noel?
Birthday
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicolas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren't toys
Gold Coins
According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, and Syrup
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
How many candles are in an Advent Wreath, and what do they represent?
4, sometimes 5.
They represent the four weeks of advent. The fifth gets lit on Christmas Day