Origins
Decorations and Traditions
New Year's and Three Kings Day
Santa Claus
100
On what day is Christmas celebrated?
December 25th
100
What snack do Americans leave for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
100
One what day is Three Kings Day celebrated?
January 6th
100
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole
200
What historical event does Christmas commemorate?
the birth of Jesus Christ
200
At what time do Christians usually attend Christmas church services?
Midnight
200
Name the three kings.
Gaspar, Balthazar, and Melchor
200
What gift does Santa Claus bring to naughty children?
Coal
300
Because his family could not acquire a room in an inn, what type of place was Jesus born in?
A barn or stable
300
What was the first country to use a Christmas tree?
Germany
300
Three Kings Day is still celebrated in what part of the United States?
Puerto Rico
300
Which company was the first to give Santa Claus a red suit?
Coca-Cola
400
What is the name of Jesus's hometown?
Bethlehem
400
What is the name of this decoration that portrays the scene of Jesus's birth?
Nativity
400
What type of wine is often consumed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?
Champagne
400
Santa Claus is based on which Catholic saint?
St. Nicholas
500
Before Christmas, what was the name of the winter holiday celebrated in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway?
Yule
500
What fast-food restaurant do Japanese people often eat at on Christmas?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
500
Name one of the first countries to celebrate New Year's Day
Kiribati, Samoa, or Tonga
500
What modern country was the saint originally from?
Turkey