Holiday Facts
Which holiday lasts 8 nights?
Hanukkah
Which Country celebrates Christmas with a giant, straw Yule Goat?
Sweden
What's the name of the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey?
Clarence
What was the first song played in space?
Jingle Bells
The best part of Jewish holidays is often the food! To celebrate the "miracle of oil", fried potato pancakes are eaten on Hanukkah. What are these pancakes called?
Latkes
What holiday decorates with greenery?
Yule
In which country do the 13 Yule Lads visit children? After placing their shoes by the window.
Iceland
In "Miracle on 34th Street" what's the name of the lawyer who defends Kris Kringle in court?
Fred Gailey
Was "Jingle Bells" always a Christmas song?
The now-classic holiday tune "Jingle Bells" was written in the mid-19th century by James Pierpont while he experienced a bout of homesickness while living in Savannah, GA. Though debated, some believe it was originally written for the Thanksgiving program at his father's church.
Which Asian country celebrates Christmas with a KFC dinner?
Japan
When was the first Christmas tree lit up in the Rockefeller Center?
1933
How many players are needed to play a game of dreidel?
At least two
In "A Christmas Story" What present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A Red Rider BB gun
A popular song about Hanukkah's favorite toy, the dreidel, goes: "I have a little dreidel, I made it out of ____" Which word completes the phrase?
Clay
When were gingerbread houses invented?
In Germany during the 16th Century.
Which country started putting up a Christmas tree first?
Germany
What country gives books on Christmas Eve?
Iceland
In "It's a Wonderful Life" Why is George ineligible for service in World War II?
He's deaf in one ear
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
364
Where do candy canes come from?
Germany
What type of bird often appears on Christmas cards?
Robin
Which country is known to have a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
How many Oscars did Miracle on 34th Street win?
3
If Elvis isn't going to have a white Christmas, what type of Christmas is he going to have?
Blue Christmas
In the UK, what do well-behaved kids get in their stockings?
Tangerines