Weird Christmas Information

Weird

100

In Iceland there are 13 "Yule Lads" who leave _______ or __________ ____________ in kids' shoes depending on their behavior.

TREATS

ROTTEN POTATOES

200

True or False: The abbreviation "Xmas" comes from the Greek letter Chi which means Christ.

TRUE. Chi is the same as the English letter X. Chi means Christ so Xmas means Christmas.

300

In Poland, families often put this under their tablecloth to remember the manger.

HAY

400

In Ukraine, it's good luck to decorate your Christmas Tree with ________ ________.

SPIDER WEBS

True

100

Families in this country often eat KFC for Christmas dinner. It is so popular, you have to order weeks in advance!

JAPAN

200

What was Rudolph originally the mascot for?

A department store named Montgomery Ward

300

What were the first artificial Christmas Trees made from?

Dyed goose feathers

400

How tall was the tallest Christmas Tree ever displayed?

221 FEET

Christmas

100

The song Jingle Bells was originally written for __________, not Christmas

THANKSGIVING

200

Of which country is Santa Claus a citizen?

Canada

300

How much does a Christmas Tree tag cost in Washington State? 

Normally it is $5, but in 2025 it is only $1

400

Where was the tallest Christmas Tree ever displayed?

SEATTLE

Information

100

In Norway, people hide their ______ on Christmas Eve so witches and spirits can't steal them.

BROOMS

200

In Germany, what item do kids leave out for St. Nicholas?

SHOES

300

What item do kids in Germany expect St. Nicholas to leave for them?

CANDY AND ORANGES

400

Tell the story of the origin of Santa Claus.

A man who gave to those who were poor and needy by giving them necessities and gifts.