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Christmas Crazy Facts and Trivia!
Christmas Crazy Facts and Trivia!
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1
In Japan, it is traditional to eat KFC for Christmas…which must be ordered 2 to 3 months in advance.
False
True
2
The Christmas stocking, actually originated in ……… where children would leave a boot loaded with sweet treats for Santa.
Germany
Israel
El Salvador
Ethiopia
3
The modern day Santa, wearing a red suit with white fur trim, came from the …….company for commercial use.
Keebler
Coca Cola
Swanson
Lays
4
Over half of all American pet owners buy Christmas gifts for their pets.
True
False
5
Christmas trees have been sold in the US every year since….
1976
1850
2009
1900
6
What did Harry Potter get for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
An invisibility cloak
A magic wand
A magical scarf
A reindeer
7
The most common injury during the months of November and early December is…
Electric injury (burn from lights)
Candy cane lodged in throat
Snowball injury
Falling
8
In what country did Christmas trees first begin?
New Zealand
Germany
Australia
Sweden
9
There are ‘Santa Claus schools’ located throughout the US, where Santas train for 1 to 4 years before graduating.
True
False
10
Christmas trees are grown in every state including Alaska and Hawaii.
False
True
11
During the Christmas season, VISA cards are used how many times a minute in the US.
60
6
6,000
600
12
Most historians believe that Jesus was actually born in the spring.
True
False
13
The candy cane symbolizes the letter ‘J’ for….
Johnny
Jack
Jesus
Jerusalem
14
In 1980, the highest selling Christmas present was a …….. (which so,d for $1.99).
Barbie
Rubik’s Cube
Cabbage Patch Doll
GI Joe action figure
15
The first artificial Christmas tree was made out of……..
Colored ribbons
Colored yarn
Dyed goose feathers
Painted hay
16
Kanakaloka is the Hawaiian word for…
Candy cane
Christmas
Wreath
Santa Claus
17
During the Christmas season, 28 sets of Legos are sold every second.
False
True
18
On June 24, 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant declared Christmas a national holiday.
True
False
19
In Guatemala, Christmas gifts are not exchanged until New Years Day.
True
False
20
In the early 1900’s, Christmas light were so expensive, they were often rented rather than purchased.
True
False
21
What day goes Christmas fall on?
December 25
December 15
December 30
December 20
22
How big was the Grinch’s heart?
Just the right size
Two sizes too small
About 1 pound
Two sizes too big
23
The highest grossing (money making) Christmas movie of all time is…
Miracle on 34th Street
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Elf
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
24
What is considered the most widely disliked Christmas dessert?
Almond cake
Sugar cookies
Candy canes
Fruitcake
25
Scientists estimate that Santa would have to travel at 650 miles per SECOND to visit all the homes on Christmas Eve.
True
False
26
Kris Kringle is Santa Claus’ name in what country?
Mexico
Germany
Portugal
Brazil
27
In England, before turkey, the most popular Christmas dinner was…
Savory Rooster legs with collard greens
Braised cow ears with hot cider
Pig’s head with mustard
Boar soup with root vegetables
28
Jingle Bells was originally a song about Thanksgiving.
True
False
29
How many reindeer does Santa have?
6
32
12
8
30
The original Rudolph had a red nose.
False
True
31
Which actor played SIX different roles in the movie ‘Polar Express’?
Jim Carrey
Johnny Depp
Adam Sandler
Tom Hanks
32
To be fully grown, the average Christmas tree must be planted in the ground for how many years?
80 to 90 years
1 to 2 years
6 to 8 years
20 to 22 years
33
What magical item brought Frosty the Snowman to Life?
A corncob pipe
A carrot nose
A hat
3 red buttons
34
The first batch of eggnog originated in the Medieval Ages as was called ‘Posset’.
False
True
35
This Christmas character was started as an advertising gimmick by the store Montgomery Wards.
The abominable snow monster
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Elf on the shelf
Frosty the snowman
36
The highest selling Christmas song of all time is…
White Christmas
Felix Navidad
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Jingle Bells
37
Many ………….. people wear crowns while eating Christmas dinner.
Mexican
British
Canadian
Icelandic
38
On Christmas Day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by what country?
Canada
England
Mexico
France
39
Tinsel, which is used to decorate trees, was first made out of sterling silver.
False
True
40
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year.
True
False
41
Feliz Navidad means ‘Merry Christmas’ in….
Russian
Italian
Spanish
Greek
