New Years and Christmas History
What sign in the sky led people to Jesus?
What is The Star of Bethlehem.
In Spain, what fruit do people eat one of at each midnight chime for good luck?
What are grapes
What vegetable do children typically leave out for Santa's reindeer?
What is Carrots
"Bah! Humbug!"
What is A Christmas Carol
Who is the "Queen of Christmas?"
Who is Mariah Carey
In which month did the ancient Romans originally celebrate the New Year before switching to January?
What is March
In Cuba, what is thrown out the window at midnight?
What is Water
Where do candy canes originate from?
What is Germany
“Son of a nutcracker!”
What is Elf
What is the name of Justin Bieber’s Christmas album?
What is Under The Mistletoe
What ancient civilization is credited with the first New Year’s celebrations around 4,000 years ago?
What is The Babylonians
What do the Austrians waltz to on New Year’s?
What is The Blue Danube
Before turkey became popular, what meat was the traditional centerpiece of English Christmas feasts?
What is Goose
“Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.”
What is The Polar Express
In what year was "All I Want For Christmas Is You" first released?
What is 1994
Where was the historical Saint Nicholas born?
What is Turkey
What do the Swiss drop on the floor for good luck?
What is Ice Cream
In the movie "Elf," what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
What is Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
“No one should be alone on Christmas.”
What is The Grinch
Which famous composer wrote the music for The Nutcracker?
Who is Tchaikovsky
What were the three gifts brought to Jesus, and what did they symbolize?
What is Gold (kingship), Frankincense (divinity), Myrrh (death/burial)
In Greece, what vegetable is hung on doors to symbolize rebirth?
What is an Onion
What Catholic tradition influenced the serving of 12 different dishes on Christmas Eve?
What is The Twelve Apostles
"So, good news...I saw a dog today."
What is Elf
What instrument was originally used to compose “Silent Night” because the church organ was broken?
What is a Guitar