Christmas 2024

Question 1

What is the origin of the abbreviation “Xmas”?

Accepted Answer

The Greek letter Chi (Χ)

Question 2

What animal was associated with Christmas in medieval times in some European countries?

Accepted Answer

Boar

Question 3

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many drummers drumming were there?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 4

What iconic Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

Accepted Answer

Jingle Bells

Question 5

What color suit did Santa Claus wear before Coca-Cola popularized the red suit?

Accepted Answer

White

Question 6

What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

Accepted Answer

A coin

Question 7

What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”?

Accepted Answer

Eggnog

Question 8

In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what is the first name of Scrooges, employee?

Accepted Answer

Bob

Question 9

What country is thought to be the first to celebrate Christmas with a tree?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 10

What was the first Christmas song ever broadcast from space?

Accepted Answer

Jingle Bells

Question 11

Who wrote the Night before Christmas

Accepted Answer

Clement Moore

Question 12

What holiday is celebrated just before Christmas in America?

Accepted Answer

Thanksgiving

Question 13

Which famous Christmas carol includes the lyrics, “O tidings of comfort and joy”?

Accepted Answer

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Question 14

In what country is it a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 15

In the song which reindeer is number 4?

Accepted Answer

Vixen

Question 16

Which Christmas decoration is made from a parasitic plant?

Accepted Answer

Mistletoe

Question 17

What Roman God was celebrated on December 25th?

Accepted Answer

Mithras

Question 18

When did Mrs. Claus first appear?

Accepted Answer

1849

Question 19

What unique tradition occurs during Christmas in Caracas, Venezuela?

Accepted Answer

Roller skating to church

Question 20

What famous scientist was born on Christmas Day in 1642?

Accepted Answer

Isaac Newton

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