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How many candles are lit on the first night of Hanukkah?
Two candles are lit on the first night - the "shamash" and the first Hanukkah candle.
On which side of the menorah do you light the candles?
Candles are placed from right to left, but they are lit from left to right, adding one candle each night.
How many branches does the Hanukkah menorah have?
9 Branches
Who wrote the famous poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Clement Clarke Moore
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
In what year did Christmas (December 25) officially become a national holiday?
1870
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The poinsettia
In total, how many gifts were given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol?”
Charles Dickens
How did Mary and Joseph travel to Jesus’ birthplace?
On a donkey
What does mistletoe mean in German?
Holy berry
True or False: Santa Claus is based on a real person.
True. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas.
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
Who were Baby Jesus’ first visitors?
Shepherds
What mischievous character makes pranks from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve?
The Elf on the Shelf
How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?
Nine (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph)
According to the Bible, what did the three wise men bring Baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
Krampus
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
In which month is Boxing Day celebrated?
December
The first “string lights” for Christmas trees were invented in which decade?
1880s
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or boar’s head
What word does the “X” in “Xmas” stand for?
Christ (from the Greek letter Chi)
What food is traditionally left out for Santa’s reindeer?
Carrots
Which reindeer shares a name with a Valentine’s Day figure?
Cupid
What classic ballet is performed during the holiday season?
The Nutcracker
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel.
In the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel gets his wings.
What is Santa’s real name? Answer
St. Nicholas
What is the name of the season leading up to Christmas?
Advent
Where was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four (including Jacob Marley)
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
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