Christmas History
This bishop, known for generosity, inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s dog has this name.
Who is Max?
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this is given on the 7th day.
What are seven swans a-swimming?
Name three other names for Santa.
What is St. Nick, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle.
How many reindeer were in the story Twas the Night Before Christmas?
What is 8?
This U.S. president declared Christmas a national holiday in 1870.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
Which holiday movie includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
What is Home Alone 2?
In the classic song, “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
What is an old silk hat?
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Who are Dancer, Dasher and Donner?
In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what do we call the snowman?
Who is Parson Brown?
What old Christmas tradition signals to people passing by that the residents of a house are Christian?
What is Putting candles in the window?
In The Polar Express, the first gift of Christmas is this item.
What is a sleigh bell?
Which musical group/artist has the best selling holiday album of all time?
Who is Elvis Presley?
Santa’s modern image (red suit, white beard) became popular thanks to 1930s ads from this company.
What is Coca-Cola?
In Japan, this fast-food chain is famous for Christmas Day meals.
What is KFC?
What NBA player has appeared in the most Christmas Day games in league history?
Who is Lebron James?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, this angel earns his wings by helping George Bailey.
Who is Clarence?
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was originally recorded by this singer at just 13 years old.
Who is Brenda Lee?
Who tracks Santa on Christmas Eve and what does the organization stand for?
What is NORAD? North American Aerospace Defense Command
How tall, plus or minus 25 feet, was the tallest cut Christmas tree?
What is 221 feet?
It was a Douglas fir and was put up in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
What is Germany?
What’s the best-selling Christmas movie of all time?
What is the Grinch (2018)?
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
What is 364?
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
What is Turkey?
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
What is treat every day like it is Christmas?