This is one of the most important nights of the year in Iceland and there are several magical traditions. Cows are meant to be able to talk, seals take on human form, the dead rise from their graves, and the Elves move houses
New Year's Eve
In the_________, some towns hold festivals with giant glowing parols (lanterns) that light up the sky.
Philippines
The oldest artificial Christmas tree is dated back to the early 1800's from what country?
Germany
This tradition of a log decorated with a smiling face and a blanket, and children sing songs and hit it with sticks it make it poop presents is called what?
Pooping Log tradition
Baby Jesus was born in what town?
Bethlehem
in the classic song "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" what type of pudding is mentioned?
figgy pudding
What did Frosty the Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around Submitted 12/4/25, 11:14 AM
It is noted that Christmas traditions started around 300 BCE beginning with what people?
Romans
If you ever find yourself in Rio de Janeiro for the holidays, then you'll likely come across the largest floating Christmas tree in the world. This tree stands at ______ feet and is located at Botafogo Beach.
278
What are the two traditional colors of Christmas?
red and green
What traditional Christmas drink is often made with egg yolks, milk, and sugar?
Eggnog
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
In Canada, which holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas?
Boxing Day
What is the traditional Christmas flower?
poinsettia
What do children hang by the fireplace to be filled with presents?
stockings
How do you say merry Christmas in Spanish?
¡Feliz Navidad
christmas crackers were invented in 18___
1846
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
What popular Christmas candy was invented to keep children quiet during church services?
candy canes
Christmas was orginally named what?
Feast of Nativity
On average how many Christmas cards are sent in the U.S every year?
3 billion
What do people traditionally put on Christmas tree ?
an angel
Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Dr. Seuss
First decorations on trees were what?
apples, nuts, and sweets
What is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend?
Clarice
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
According to Icelandic lore, the “Yule Cat” roams the countryside devouring children who don’t do what?
Do not recieve new clothes on Christmas Eve
Are Santa's reindeer female or male?
Female...as males shed their antlers after the mating season in late fall. They have wide hooves that act like snowshoes, and in the winter, they become hard
What is the name of Santa's wife?
Mrs. Claus
How many islands are named "Christmas"
2
Popular Christmas song that was originally written for Thanksgiving
Jingle Bells
The tarantula used for the "Oh! I'm gonna have to pay for that!" scene was ______ (real/fake) in Home Alone!
real
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