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What Day do Orthodox Christians (Russians) celebrate Christmas?
January 7th
Which Song famously repeats
Fa la la la la la la la la
Deck the Halls
In the story of "A Christmas Carol" what is Scrooge's first name?
Ebenezer
What snack is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve in American homes?
Cookies & Milk
Where did Jesus’ family flee to from Bethlehem?
Egypt
Name all 9 of Santa's Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph.
Who originally recorded the song "White Christmas"
Bing Crosby
In the movie Elf, where does Buddy go to find his biological father?
A. The Rockefeller Center
B. The Empire State Building
C. One World Trade Center
B. The Empire State Building
Name the 7 basic ingredients of Olivye
1. Potatoes
2. Kalbasa/Meat
3. Eggs
4. Pickles
5. Carrots
6. Peas
7. Mayo
How many wise men came to see Jesus according to the bible?
We assume that there were three wise men because of the three gifts that were given: gold, incense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11). However, the Bible does not specify there were only three wise men. There could have been many more.
Who holds The Guinness Book of World Records for the Tallest Christmas Tree?
A. New York, NY
B. Seattle, WA
C. Detroit, MI
The Guinness Book of World Records states that the tallest cut Christmas tree was a 221-foot (67.4 meters) Douglas Fir erected at the Northgate Shopping Center (Seattle, Washington) in 1950.
Who originally wrote the "Carol of the Bells"?
A. Mykola Leontovych in 1914
B. Peter J. Wilhousky in 1936
C. Alexander Koshetz in 1919
The "Carol of the Bells" originates from a Ukrainian folk chant called "Shchedryk," composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1914.
What are the burglars in Home Alone known as?
A. Gold-Toothed Bandits
B. The Wet Bandits
C. Scarface Bandits
B. The Wet Bandits
What is the most popular food for Christmas Dinner in Japan?
A. KFC Fried Chicken
B. Ramen with turkey
C. Risotto with seaweed
A. KFC: in 1970s capitalizing on lack of Turkey and desire for Western-Style food KFC Japan Launched a campaign advertising their festive chicken buckets and sides.
Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple in Jerusalem?
Simeon and also recognized by Anna the prophetess.
First origination and use for Candy Canes
A. 1847 USA - Christmas tree decoration
B. 1670 Germany - Keep children quiet in church.
C. 1950 France - First form of breath mint.
1670 Germany. Choirmaster in Cologne handed out straight sugar sticks to children to keep them quiet during long church services.
Later in 1847 the tradition came to USA and the candy was shaped to a shepherds staff and hung as a decoration on trees.
How many total gifts were given in "The 12 days of Christmas" Song?
A. 12
B. 364
C. 78
364: The traditional Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas gives a total of 364 gifts when all verses are summed cumulatively. This surprising number comes from the repetitive structure of the song, where each day’s gift is repeated and added to all previous ones—a pattern known as cumulative gifting.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Release Date:
A. 2001
B. 1998
C. 1989
C. 1989
What traditional British food is doused in brandy and set on fire before serving?
A. Raisin Bread Log
B. Christmas pudding
C. Crem Brulee
B. Christmas pudding:
The flaming tradition symbolizes Christ's passion. The pudding is traditionally made five weeks before Christmas on "Stir-up Sunday," with each family member stirring the mixture and making a wish.
Who was the prophet that foretold a virgin shall give birth to a son called Immanuel?
Prophet Isaiah 7:14
First US State to recognize Christmas as state holiday.
A. Connecticut
B. West Virginia
C. Alabama
In 1836, Alabama became the first state to recognize Christmas as a state holiday, with Arkansas and Louisiana following suit. But it wasn't until 1870 that President Grant declared Christmas a national holiday.
First Song played in Space:
A. Deck the Halls
B. Noel
C. Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells became the first sing played in space on December 16, 1965. During NASA's Gemini 6A Space Flight.
How many "Home Alone" movies are there?
A. 5
B. 2
C. 6
Six films:
Home Alone (1990)
Home Alone 2 Loast in New York (1992)
Home Alone 3 (1997)
Home Alone 4 Taking Back the House (2002)
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012)
Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)
What ancient civilization first developed the chocolate drink that inspired modern hot chocolate?
A. Rome
B. Aztec
C. Greece
The Aztec version called "xocolatl" was served cold, bitter, and sometimes mixed with chili peppers. Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes brought cocoa beans to Europe, where sugar was added.
Who was the Roman ruler at the time Jesus was born?
A. Pontius Pilate
B. Emperor Caesar Augustus
C. Emperor Tiberius
B. Emperor Caesar Augustus
Augustus ruled from 27 BC to AD 14.