True or False: Jingle Bells was written as a Christmas song
False. “Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, to be sung on Thanksgiving — not Christmas. The original title: One Horse Open Sleigh
Which of these is NOT the name of one of the Three Kings or Wise Men
Melchior
Gaspar (or Caspar)
Balthazar
Ananias
Which of these was NOT a gift to the baby Jesus from the Three Kings or Wise Men
myrrh
frankincense
gold
dove
True or False: Rudolph the Reindeer started as a marketing campaign.
True! Rudolph first appeared in 1939 when the Montgomery Ward department store asked one of its copywriters to create a Christmas story for kids
Open me every day for something that can’t be beat. Behind each of the doors, you will discover a treat. What am I?
Advent calendar
What European country produces the most Christmas trees?
Germany. 2018 estimates indicated that Germany produced 18 million Christmas trees annually, followed by France's 6 million trees and Denmark's 10 million trees
True or False: Ukrainian Christmas tree decorations often include an artificial spider and web
True! Ukrainian Christmas tree decorations often include an artificial spider and web as they believe a spider web found on Christmas morning brings good luck
Which European country spends the most on on average on Christmas gifts?
Germany
UK
Russia
Spain
Christmas can be dangerous. Name 3 common Christmas-related injuries
injuries from unwrapping gifts with knives and scissors, accidents while putting up or taking down decorations, house fires, allergies, electric shocks or burns
What are 3 ways to have a more eco-friendly or sustainable Christmas
rent a tree, get a real tree and recycle it, use recycled wrapping paper or fabric, avoid plastic wreathes, use solar-powered lights, buy locally
What vegetable is often used as a snowman's nose?
carrot
Name 3 popular Christmas cakes
gingerbread cookies, fudge, sugar cookies, fruit cake, pudding, cheesecake, panettone, stollen, sugarplums, yule log, etc.
What percentage of pet owners have bought a Christmas gift for their pet?
25
45
75
95
