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One family tradition is to receive a new game and play it. Some families have a Christmas game night. What's your favorite game?

new board games, charades, bingo, pass the parcel (hot potato)

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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.

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Some families have a neighbor dress as Santa and come to the house with gifts. How did the modern Santa come to be?

Clement C. Moore is credited for creating the modern Santa Clause with the poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" in 1823.

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Every family has their favorite traditional Christmas candy recipes. Can you name any?

Fudge, Peanut Brittle, Caramels, Divinity, English Toffee, Peppermint Bark, Red Cinnamon and Green Spearmint Hard Candy,

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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.

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What makes Christmas decorations in the midwest different from other parts of the United States?

The midwest is known for handmade and more natural Christmas decorations.

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Trimming the tree is a family event. What is this?

Decorating the tree. The term comes from the Middle English verb “trimmen”, meaning to put things in order.

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Every family has their favorite Christmas cookies, what was the first Christmas cookie?

Lebkuchen, originating in Germany around the 13th century, is considered the earliest example of a Christmas cookie.

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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.

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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.

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In the 1980's, this piece of clothing became popular for Christmas parties.

Ugly Christmas Sweater

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Children are told that when they are naughty, they get what in their stocking?

A lump of coal. This tradition dates back to the early 1800's.

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