Watching Christmas movies on TV has been a family tradition. What are the first popular movies?
"A Charlie Brown Christmas, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", "Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town"
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Oyster stew on Christmas Eve is a tradition for what American families?
The first English settlers brought this tradition, so many descendants of the Mayflower carry on this tradition.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What is the Legend of the Poinsettia?
A story of a poor girl in Mexico who couldn't afford a gift for the Christ Child, offers a bouquet of weeds that miraculously blooms and later named poinsettia.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Having your photo taken with Santa and being able to tell him what you want for Christmas is a popular tradition. Who was the original Santa Claus?
The story of Santa Claus can be traced back to Saint Nicholas, a bishop from Myra.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What popular Christmas gift started as a paper weight, can be found as a music box, and has been featured in several Christmas movies?
snow globe
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
The candy cane dates back to 1670 in Germany to represent a shepherd's crook and keep children quiet during Christmas Eve church services. How did it become popular in America?
As early as 1847, the candy cane was more than a treat and used to decorate Christmas trees.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
How was Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer created?
Montgomery Ward department store asked their copywriter to create a free coloring book for children in 1939.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Even families without a fireplace hang stockings for Santa to fill Christmas Eve. How did this tradition start?
Legend has it St. Nicholas learned of a family with three daughters and no money for dowries, so he snuck in their home and put gold in their stockings.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
lifesaver
Give 10 points!
Oops!
gift
Win 25 points!
Okay!
gift
Win 25 points!
Okay!
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
15
Christmas tree ornaments are popular gifts. Some families have a tradition of making ornaments every year. What's your favorite Christmas ornament?
Is it painted? Made with beads? Made with a photo? Crocheted? Cross-stitch?
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
For some families, St. Nicholas puts treats in the children's shoes for them to find on St. Nicholas Day. When is St. Nicholas Day?
Bishop Nicholas was canonized a saint on December 6, 343 AD.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Churches and homes have been displaying this in various sizes and styles since first depicted in Italy as early as 380 AD.
Nativity Scene or Creche
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What popular creamy beverage can only be bought during the holiday season?
Eggnog
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
More people travel for Christmas than any other holiday. Most everyone is traveling to see family, but a small percentage travel for what?
