Santa Questions
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole
Who gave birth to Jesus?
Mary
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch.
It is believed that naughty kids will receive coal from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Is this true or false?
True
Which two colors are usually associated with Christmas?
Red and green.
What does Santa's belly shake like?
A bowl full of jelly
Where was Jesus born? (Place and what thing was he born in)
Bethlehem, a manger
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Egg Nog.
What type of bird often appears on Christmas cards?
Robin
In Elf, which actor plays Buddy the Elf?
Will Ferrell
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas.
What country did Jesus’ family flee to from Bethlehem?
Egypt
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel.
In which country do people celebrate Christmas by gathering on the beach?
Australia
In the opening scene of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the characters are seen doing which well-known winter activity?
Ice Skating
Which U.S. state has a town called Santa Claus?
A) Tennessee B) California C) Indiana D) Maryland
C) Indiana
What three gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever? By who?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
Which country is known to have a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
Apart from the United Kingdom, name two other countries where Boxing Day also celebrated?
Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
What year was Santa born?
A) 260 BC B) 270 AD C) 1420 D) 1510
B) 270 AD
What does Jesus’ other name, “Immanuel”, mean?
God with us.
What does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas?”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
What year was the first Christmas card created?
A) 1948 B) 1862 C) 1910 D) 1843
D) In 1843 (the card was designed by John Horsley, an English academic painter, illustrator, and designer).
In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?
A) 1950s B) 1970s C) 1990s D) 2010
A) 1950’s (specifically 1955).