What does ‘X’ in ‘X-Mas’ stand for?
Xristos – the Greek word for Christ.
Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks?
cookies and milk
Why did bells become one of New Year symbols?
Because people believed in evil creatures that could be scared off by the bells’ noise
What is one of the two most popular item to put on the top of a Christmas tree?
Angel or Star
What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree: England, Germany, or Italy?
Germany
What kind of calendar is used to count down the days to Christmas?
Advent Calendar
What DATE is Christmas Eve?
December 24
What color is the Grinch?
green
What is the name of the most famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
In Austria, ______ are believed to be lucky, so it's traditional to eat ___ made from chocolate or marzipan.
pigs
chickens
cats
rabbits
What words are normally pre-printed on gift cards?
To and From
What is this character's name and what movie is he from?
Kevin - Home Alone
In Ireland at New Year, you should hit _______ on the wall of your house to keep the evil spirits away.
bread
a hammer
an umbrella
a dead fish
In Italy, wearing ____ on New Year's Eve is believed to bring love and good luck for the following year.
red shoes
a red scarf
red underwear
red gloves
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is the most popular greeting in Christmas cards?
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Have a wonderful New Year!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
Unwrap yourself a joyful Christmas!
