Christmas Facts- the Believable & Unbelievable!

Question 1

Santa's sleigh and eight reindeer came from which legend?

Accepted Answer

Odin, who rode Sleipnir, his flying eight legged horse

Question 2

Christmas trees usually grow for about ___ years before they are sold.

Accepted Answer

15

Question 3

In Germany, Heiligabend, or Christmas Eve, is said to be magical & the pure of heart can hear:

Accepted Answer

animals talking

Question 4

Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of

Accepted Answer

a parasitic infection of his respiratory system

Question 5

Christmas was declared an official holiday in the United States on June 26, _____.

Accepted Answer

1870

Question 6

The poinsettia is native to which country?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 7

Santa's reindeer, despite their names, are probably female because:

Accepted Answer

Male reindeer shed their antlers in winter

Question 8

The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of

Accepted Answer

dyed goose feathers

Question 9

According to legend, who was the 1st to decorate a Christmas tree, back in the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther, founder of Protestantism

Question 10

Christmas trees have been sold in the U.S. since ____.

Accepted Answer

1850

Question 11

What is the greatest selling Christmas song with over 100 million sales worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"

Question 12

The traditional three colors of Christmas are green, red, and _____.

Accepted Answer

gold

Question 13

All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas would equal _____ gifts.

Accepted Answer

364

Question 14

Bolivians take a _____ to mass Christmas Eve believing it was 1st to announce Christ's birth.

Accepted Answer

rooster

Question 15

'Mistletoe' is from the Anglo-Saxon 'misteltan', meaning __________.

Accepted Answer

little dung twig

Question 16

December 25th was declared the day of celebration of Christ's birth in the year:

Accepted Answer

350 AD

Question 17

According to Facebook data, ____ Christmas is one of the most popular times for break ups.

Accepted Answer

2 weeks before

Question 18

What did President Teddy Roosevelt ban from the White House during Christmas 1901?

Accepted Answer

Christmas Trees

Question 19

What does the X in "X-Mas" stand for?

Accepted Answer

X is the 1st letter in Greek for "Christ"

Question 20

The first decorations on a Christmas tree were:

Accepted Answer

apples, to symbolize Adam & Eve's fall

Question 21

According to Guinness records, the tallest Christmas tree was ___ ft tall displayed in Seattle.

Accepted Answer

221

Question 22

Approximately how many live Christmas trees are sold in the US each year?

Accepted Answer

30-35 million

Question 23

Suicide rates are highest around:

Accepted Answer

April Fool's

Question 24

In Poland ____ are symbols of goodness at Christmas because they made Baby Jesus' blanket.

Accepted Answer

spiders

Question 25

Each year more than _______ Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. alone.

Accepted Answer

3 Billion

Christmas Facts- the Believable & Unbelievable!

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Christmas Facts- the Believable & Unbelievable!

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