True or False?
The largest Christmas gift ever given was the Statue of Liberty.
Yes; its delivery and unveiling near Christmas cemented its status as a massive holiday present.
Tamales
Mexico
1
Santa's sleigh slides silently over the snowy slopes.
What color is the gemstone for July?
Red (Ruby)
What is the name of the Grinch's dog in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Max
Yes, Father Christmas (and early Santa figures) often wore green robes, along with other colors like blue, brown, or purple, before the iconic red suit became standard due to Victorian illustrations and later solidified by Coca-Cola ads
Yule Log Cake
France
2
Bobby brings bright bells to Bob's big bash.
What color is the gemstone for May
Green (Emerald)
In the song, "Twelves Days of Christmas", what gift is given on the seventh day?
Seven swans a-swimming
Xmas is a modern abbreviation for Christmas.
No, the abbreviation "Xmas" is not modern; it's an ancient Christian tradition, using the Greek letter Chi (Χ) for "Christ" (as in Christos) and appearing in manuscripts since the 11th century, far from a modern attempt to secularize the holiday, though some people mistakenly think it is. It was used by early Christians as a sacred symbol and later became common due to printing costs, representing a deep, historical connection to Christ, not its removal.
Stollen
Germany
3
Plump penguins prance playfully past pine trees
The color of the jackets worn by the winners of The Masters
Green
What year was the first Home Alone movie released?
1990 (November 16, 1990)
Jingle Bells was originally written for Thanksgiving.
Yes, "Jingle Bells," originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh," was composed by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 and was intended for Thanksgiving celebrations or winter sleighing parties, not Christmas
Jullbord
Sweden
4
Cheerful children cheerfully chant Christmas carols
The color of the superhero known for strength
Green (The Hulk)
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of the Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
Egg nog was first made in the United States.
No, eggnog originated in medieval Britain as a drink called "posset," but it evolved significantly in the American colonies, becoming a distinctly American holiday staple with the use of rum and local ingredients, with the term "eggnog" first appearing in the American colonies around 1775. While its roots are British, its widespread popularity and specific form, using rum and available spirits like whiskey, cemented its place in U.S. holiday traditions.
Panettone
Italy
5
Happy holiday helpers hang holly happily
The color of the flower traditionally worn on rememberance day
Red (Red Poppy)
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is the name of Rudolph's elf-friend who wants to be a dentist?
In the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer special, Rudolph's best friend who dreams of becoming a dentist is Hermey the Elf, a misfit elf who doesn't want to make toys and eventually helps Rudolph escape the Abominable Snowmonster and finds his own dental office