20 questions
When was the first Christmas card sent?
1743
1843
1847
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Ded Moroz
Ded Moroz and Saint Nick
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
Canada, The U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?
Boxing Day
New Year Day
Present Day
How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?
8
9
7
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Nicola Tesla
Thomas Edison
James Maxwell
Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
England
Canada
France
Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
Comet
Cupid
Vixen
Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?
Germany
Finland
Egypt
After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel?
Egypt
Turkey
Japan
Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What is the color of the berries of the plant?
White
Yellow
Red
Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks?
Milk and ice cream
Cookies and milk
Cookies and tea
Where did the tradition of candles in the windows start?
Bethlehem
Wales
Colonial Williamsburg
What song talks about multiple days of the Christmas celebration?
White Christmas
The 12 days of Christmas
Frosty the Snowman
How tall (approximately) is the Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree that stands in Trafalgar Square, London every year?
20 metres
30 metres
40 metres
How many days are there on a traditional advent calendar?
30
22
24
Which unusual ingredient did Victorian cooks use in mince pies?
Minced meat
Minced fish
Hot pepper
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A button
A sweet
A coin
Which Christmas food is it considered good luck to eat one of on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
Turkey
Mince Pies
Apple Pies
What beverage is known as milk punch?
Eggnog
Hot Chocolate
Cider
Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Bill Clinton
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt