Traditions Around the World
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O Christmas Tree
Christmas Carols
100
What treat is usually left out for Santa Claus on Christmas night?
Milk and Cookies
100
This Christmas candy first appeared in 1670. It is often used in decorating Christmas Trees.
Candy Canes!
100
Who is Santa Claus based off of?
Saint Nicholas
100
Where in the United States is the world-famous Christmas Tree and Skating Rink?
New York City - Rockefeller Center
100
Who wrote the classic story "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
200
What country started the Christmas Tree tradition?
Germany started the xmas tree tradition in the 16th century
200
True or False: A Sugar Plum is a real fruit.
False! Sugar plums are a type of hard candy.
200
What did the 3 wisemen bring Baby Jesus?
Gold, Myrrh, and Frankincense
200
True or False: The first artificial christmas trees were made out of goose feathers that were dyed green.
True!
200
What brings Frosty The Snowman to life?
A magical hat!
300
In Italy, what type of food is not consumed on Christmas Eve?
Meat
300
What are we "roasting on an open fire"?
Chestnuts!
300
In the 19th century, this fruit was originally put into Christmas Stockings.
Oranges!
300
What type of tree is most commonly used as christmas trees?
Fir trees are most commonly used because of their strong branches and needle retention.
300
What classic Christmas song tells of a young infant, so "tender and mild"?
Silent Night
400
According to the Post Office, what is Santa Claus' address?
123 Elf Road, North Pole
400
Before turkey was common in England, what was served for Christmas dinner?
Goose or Boar's head.
400
In what year did December 25 become an official holiday?
Hint: It was in the 1800's.
1870
400
What percent of christmas trees are grown on a tree farm?
98%
400
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not shout I'm tellin' you why...
Santa Claus is coming to town
500
In which country is it a Christmas holiday tradition to hide all brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them?
Norway!
This tradition stems from ancient folklore, which suggests that on this night, witches and evil spirits are believed to roam the skies in search of brooms to ride.
500
What dessert is named after the ancient winter solstice custom of burning a log to celebrate longer days?
Yule Log
500
The first "Christmas Lights" for trees were invented in which decade?
1880s
500
There are three provinces that produce the most christmas trees, can you name at least one?
Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Ontario
All three provinces together account for 80% of the entire country's christmas tree production.
500
How many gifts did the singer receive in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
364 gifts in total, including 184 birds.