Christmas Songs
The song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” first appeared in this 1944 musical film.
What is Meet Me in St. Louis?
In Victorian England, this holiday beverage was often referred to as “posset.”
What is eggnog?
The name “Santa Claus” derives from the Dutch name of this saint.
Who is St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas)?
In Ukraine, it’s considered good luck to find decorations resembling this insect on the Christmas tree.
What is a spider (or spider web)?
The season of Advent begins this many Sundays before Christmas Day.
What is four?
The original title of “Silver Bells” was changed because the first title referred to this everyday urban nuisance.
What is “Tinkle Bells”?
The earliest recorded Christmas celebration took place in this city in the year 336 AD.
What is Rome?
The reindeer first appeared by name in this 1823 poem.
What is “A Visit from St. Nicholas”?
In Catalonia, families beat this wooden log to release presents and candy.
What is the Tió de Nadal (Caga Tió)?
The word “Christmas” originates from this Old English phrase meaning “Christ’s Mass.”
What is Cristes Maesse?
The composer of “White Christmas” also wrote “God Bless America.”
Who is Irving Berlin?
The Yule log tradition originated in this region of Europe.
What is Scandinavia (specifically Norway)?
Rudolph was created for a 1939 marketing campaign by this department store.
What is Montgomery Ward?
In Austria, children are warned about this horned creature who punishes the naughty.
Who is Krampus?
The liturgical color used during most of Advent is this, symbolizing penitence and preparation.
What is purple (or violet)?
The oldest known Christmas carol still sung today, Jesus Refulsit Omnium, was written in this century.
What is the 4th century (around 368 AD)?
In early Puritan New England, celebrating Christmas was actually this.
What is illegal?
In Norse mythology, Odin rode a flying horse with this many legs, inspiring the image of Santa’s sleigh.
What is eight?
In Finland, families often visit this unusual location before Christmas Eve dinner.
What is the sauna?
The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on this date, corresponding to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
What is January 7?
“Carol of the Bells” originated in this country, where it was originally a New Year’s folk chant.
What is Ukraine?
The custom of setting up a Nativity scene was started by this religious figure in 1223.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
The name “Blitzen” was originally spelled this way in the poem’s first publication.
What is “Blixem”?
In Norway, families hide these household items on Christmas Eve to keep them safe from witches.
What are brooms?
In Christian tradition, the Christmas season formally ends with this feast, commemorating the visit of the Magi.
What is the Feast of the Epiphany?