At first, the creator of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, was going to named him…
Reginald
Where was invented the candy cane?
Germany
The fist song played in space was…
Jingle Bells
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby’s classic song "White Christmas"
The choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany used candy canes to…
Keep quite the young singers during the Living Creche tradition on Christmas Eve
Which country has the tradition of getting Kentucky Fried Chicken for dinner?
Japan
Who’s Santa Claus based on?
St. Nicholas Bari. A Turkish bishop known by his generosity and kindness
Which fairy tale helped inspire gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
What does the gold chocolate coins that we receive at Christmas represent?
They represent the gold St Nicholas supposedly gave to the poor.
What are the original colors of Santa’s clothing?
Green and white. In the 1930’s Coca-cola changed the colors for an advertising campaign
First president who put up an official White House Christmas tree
Franklin Pierce
In which country did the Christmas tree tradition begin?
Germany. In the 16th century, families set up trees in their homes and decorated them with lighted candles
Why does Santa live in the North Pole?
Because the North Pole is a mythical and magical place.
When is Christmas?
December 25
How did the tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa started?
This tradition took root in USA during the Great Depression, when parents encouraged children to keep their charitable spirit alive
How many reindeer does Santa have?
9. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.