History of
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas has been celebrated on this date since 336 AD.
What is December 25th?
A recent tradition, this "spy" hides around the house and reports on naughty and nice kids to Santa.
What is the Elf on the Shelf?
This traditional Christmas Carol contains the lyrics: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la la la."
What is Deck the Halls?
This is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog.
Who is Max?
This company was the first to use Santa Claus in its promotions.
What is Coca-Cola?
This country banned Christmas in the year 1647.
What is England?
These are hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.
What are stockings?
This song by Bing Crosby is the best-selling Christmas single of all time.
What is White Christmas?
This was the real name of the character that Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause.
Who is Scott Calvin?
This is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time.
What is The Nutcracker?
Saint Nicholas was born in this modern-day country.
What is Turkey?
This country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.
What is Germany?
This Christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song.
What is Jingle Bells?
In the classic Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life, this happens every time a bell rings.
What is "an angel gets its wings"?
This particular reindeer has the same name as another Holiday mascot.
Who is Cupid?
This was the first state to officially recognize Christmas in 1836.
What is Alabama?
Though often thought to be an old German tradition, this festive hide-and-seek game actually originated in America in the late 1800s.
What is the Christmas Pickle?
This is the first Christmas song to mention Santa Claus.
What is Up on the Housetop?
This was the original bonus given to Clark Griswold by his boss in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
What is a year's membership to the Jelly of the Month Club?
After Jacob Marley's ghost, these are the three spirits that visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve.
What are the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future?
On June 24, 1870 this President of the United States signed a proclamation declaring December 25th and national holiday.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
This Asian country, celebrates Christmas by enjoying a feast of KFC.
What is Japan?
This is the total number of gifts given in the Twelve Days of Christmas.
What is 364?
In the 1964 TV special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph is born to this reindeer and his wife.
Who is Donner?
This species of tree is the most popular type of Christmas tree.
What is a fir?