Name at least one ancient pagan celebration from which Christmas originated.
Deus Sol Invictus (Dec 25), the Kalends (Jan 1-5), and Saturnalia (Dec 17-23). The Christian Church co-opted the holidays by declaring Dec 25 as Jesusโ birthday
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In Norse Mythology, everybody and everything loved Baldur (god of light and war) and promised not to harm him. All except for one Christmassy item. What was this Christmas item that proved to be Baldurโs only weakness?
Mistletoe.
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Which famous Christmas song was initially intended as a celebration of Thanksgiving? 1) All I Want For Christmas is You; 2)The Little Drummer Boy; 3) Jingle Bells; 4) We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Jingle Bells
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During WW2, which of the following served as a substitute for Christmas pudding due to rationing? 1) Chocolate; 2)Christmas Cake; 3) Bread; 4) Carrots
Carrots
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In Norse Mythology, which god would fly across the sky on an eight-legged horse, delivering presents to children?
Odin. Over the Winter Solstice, Odin would fly through the sky on his eight-legged horse, Sleipnir and drop gifts into boots that children left by the fireplace
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Which midwinter festival has been celebrated by the Germanic peoples since at least the 4th century? It is also called Winter Solstice and it is the longest night of the year and the time of greatest darkness.
The midwinter festival of Yule.
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Which country has a tradition of hiding all brooms in the house on Christmas Eve?
Norway! This holiday tradition dates back to a time when people believed witches and evil spirits would come out on Christmas searching for brooms to ride on.
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Which city holds the claim as home to historyโs first decorated Christmas tree, back in 1510?
The city of Riga, Latvia
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What was the original title of the poem โTwas the Night Before Christmasโ? 1) Christmas Yuletide 2) Father Christmas Visits Once More; 3) On Christmas We Gather; 4) A Visit from Saint Nicholas
A Visit from Saint Nicholas
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What Christmas tradition was said to be started by Martin Luther, a 16th century Protestant reformer in Germany?
A Christmas tree, of course!
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Which plant was held sacred by the Norse, the Celtic Druids, and Native American Indians, because it remains green and bears fruit during the winter when other plants seem to die?
Mistletoe
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Which countryโs traditions suggest that new clothes should be top priority on childrensโ wish lists?
Iceland! This is because anyone who has not received new clothes by Christmas will be eaten by the gigantic Jรณlakรถtturinn, or Yule Cat.