Origins of Christmas
The country that began the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree
What is Germany
The Dutch often left what at the fireplace filled with food for Santa?
What are shoes
What is America’s most popular cookie at Christmas time?
What is a sugar cookie
This item makes frosty the snowman come to life
What is an old silk hat
This festive Christmas song was originally made for Thanksgiving
What is Jingle bells
Some believe that this refreshing beverage company created the image of Santa clause we know today
What is coca cola
The metal silver was originally used to make this sparkly Christmas decoration
What is tinsel
This traditional Christmas candy in Denmark is made from marzipan and almonds
What is nougat
What movie has the quote, "Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas, upon which the entire kid year revolved" In it
What is A Christmas story
The last line of the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
What is "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
This southern state was the first to officially recognize Christmas in 1836
What is Alabama
This European country held the first Winter Olympics in 1924
What is France
This treat was originally designed to look like a shepherds staff
What is a candy cane
In the movie Home Alone, where are the McAllisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
What is Paris, France
The typical Christmas tree takes this long to grow
What is 15 years
These 2 evergreens were originally used to decorate on Christmas as they were believed to have warded off evil spirits with their protective powers
What is holly and mistletoe
In 1979 Jimmy Carter was the first president to recognize this holiday at the White House
What is Hanukkah
Cinnamon sticks originated from this country
What is Sri Lanka
In "Elf," what does Buddy consider to be the four main food groups?
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the seventh day?
What is seven swans a swimming!
This man invented the first string of electric Christmas lights
Who was Thomas Edison
The men sometimes referred to as the Magi are the primary inspiration for this holiday tradition
What is gift giving
Where was fruit cake first invented?
What is Egypt
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
This famous artist from the 1900s not only had popular Christmas hits, but was a golfer too
Who is Bing Crosby