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  • Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?
    Finland
  • Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
    silver
  • Should you believe me when I say that once upon a time, Christmas celebrations were banned in England?
    YES
  • According to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ was born in a ___________.
    Stable
  • What do you call Santa Claus in Spanish?
    Papa Noel
  • In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of a sleigh is mentioned?
    “A one-horse open sleigh”
  • Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
    Germany
  • Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks?
    Cookies and milk.
  • Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What is the color of the berries of the plant?
    White
  • What are the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave baby Jesus, according to Christmas history?
    Gold, Myrrh, and Frankincense
  • Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"?
    Charles Dickens
  • Who invented electric Christmas lights? When?
    Thomas Edison in 1880
  • Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
    Italy
  • Which country gifts the Christmas tree that is placed at the Trafalgar Square in London, according to Christmas tradition?
    Norway
  • Which is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?
    The Nutcracker
  • What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
    Ebenezer
  • Red and green are the two colors most associated with Christmas. Which are the two other colors, according to Christmas holiday trivia, that are also extremely popular in this season?
    Gold and silver.
  • Who once stole Christmas?
    The Grinch
  • Which is the most popular ornament used to place at the top of the Christmas tree?
    Angel
  • What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags?
    To and From
  • Canada, The U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?
    Boxing Day
  • How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh?
    Nine
  • How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
    Feliz Navidad
  • How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
    four