Christmas History
This English author popularized the modern idea of Christmas with A Christmas Carol.
Who is Charles Dickens?
In Japan, Christmas dinner commonly comes from this American fast-food chain.
What is KFC?
This song holds the record for the best-selling single of all time.
What is "White Christmas"?
Reindeer hooves change color in winter to improve traction on this surface.
What is ice?
"Christmas" comes from the Old English phrase meaning this.
What is "Christ's Mass"
Before being associated with Christmas, this red-and-white-clad figure was based on the 4th-centry bishop from Myra
Who is Saint Nicholas?
Children in this country leave out shoes for gifts from "Sinterklaas."
What is the Netherlands?
"Do you hear what I hear?" was written during this major historical event.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
If Santa visited every home with children, he'd need to travel at about this percentage of the speed of light.
What is 0.1%
The word "Xmas" comes from the Greek letter representing this word.
What is Christ?
The first White House Christmas tree appeared during the presidency of this U.S. leader.
Who is Benjamin Harrison?
In Ukraine, Christmas trees are often decorated with this item, symbolizing a folk tale about a spider.
What are Spider Webs?
This Christmas song was banned by the BBC during WWll for being too sentimental.
What is "I'll Be Home for Christmas"?
This Chemical compound causes the smell of a real Christmas tree.
What are terpenes?
Unscramble this anagram of 'SANTA': a Christmas-related emotion."
What is ANTS--> anticipation?
During the Middle Ages, this plant was hung at Christmas because it was believed to ward off evil spirits.
What is holly?
This Latin American country celebrates Las Posadas, reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter.
What is Mexico?
The melody for "Carol of the Bells" originated in this country.
What is Ukraine?
A snowflake's six-sided symmetry is due to the molecular structure of frozen water.
What is Hydrogen bonding?
Remove 2 letters from the word "MERRY" to get a word meaning chaos or confusion.
What is "ERR"
December 25 was likely chosen for Christmas to coincide with this Roman festival celebrating the sun god Sol Invictus.
What is Saturnalia?
In Catalonia, this Christmas tradition features a smiling log that "poops" presents.
What is Caga Tio?
This composer wrote Messiah, which includes the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.
Who is George Frideric Handel?
At extremely low temperatures, artificial snow can form through this process where vapor turns directly into solid.
What is deposition?
Remove 5 letters from the word "MISTLETOE" to get a word meaning confusion.
What is "MIST"