Holidays
According to the PEW Research Center, ___ out of 10 Americans celebrate Christmas.
What is 9?
In The Christmas Tree Book, Phillip Snyder writes that the first Christmas tree in Williamsburg, Virginia appeared in 1842 and was decked out in this "popping" snack.
What is popcorn?
In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", what reindeer is mentioned after Vixen?
Who is Comet?
The 2020 Winter Solstice, also the first day of winter, will occur on this day in December.
What is December 21?
Traditionally, Kwanzaa lasts _____ days.
What is 7?
The gingerbread houses first originated in this European country.
During the 12 days of Christmas, what do the Greeks believe happens?
What are races of evil goblins surface and wreak havoc?
True or false: In some other countries around the world, including Russia, it is traditional to celebrate Christmas in January.
What is True?
This sweet building made out of a cookie originated in the 16th century.
What is a gingerbread house?
In the Czech Republic, what is a Christmas tradition held by single women hoping to be married?
What is throwing a shoe over their shoulder?
It was the ______ settlers who brought the tradition of Santa Claus to America.
Who are the Dutch settlers?
In this country/ area, the Yule Log cake is said to originate there.
What is Scandinavia?
Which country holds a tradition that someone must stir Christmas pudding mix clockwise?
What is Great Britain?
Pagan mythology loves this cold climate animal and during the Middle Ages (when Pagans converted to Christianity), their ancient customs became a part of Christmas celebrations.
What are reindeer?
This U.S. state commercially produces the most amount of poinsettias every year.
What is California?