Christmas Facts
Find out what you know about the Christmas season and traditions.
- 1.
What year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
- A.
1776
- B.
1825
- C.
1870
- D.
1901
Correct Answer
C. 1870Explanation
According to the History Channel, Christmas was declared a federal holiday on June 26, 1870.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which business used the poem "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" as a way to get customers into its store in 1939?
- A.
Sears
- B.
Montgomery Ward
- C.
J.C. Penney
- D.
Macy's
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B. Montgomery WardExplanation
The poem was written by Robert L. May and the rest goes down in history.Rate this question:
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- 3.
An American minister, Joseph Poinsett, brought this plant to the U.S. from Mexico in 1828.
- A.
Holly
- B.
Mistletoe
- C.
Christmas cactus
- D.
Poinsettia
Correct Answer
D. PoinsettiaExplanation
Too obvious?Rate this question:
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- 4.
Between 1659 to 1681, celebrating Christmas was outlawed in this colony.
- A.
Jamestown
- B.
Boston
- C.
Plymouth
- D.
Salem
Correct Answer
B. BostonExplanation
Those who violated this law were fined 5 shillings.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"Feliz Navidad" is the same as "Merry Christmas" in which country?
- A.
Mexico
- B.
Germany
- C.
France
- D.
Italy
Correct Answer
A. MexicoExplanation
Feliz Navidad is also used in Spain.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which country produced the yule log?
- A.
Sweden
- B.
Finland
- C.
Denmark
- D.
Norway
Correct Answer
D. NorwayExplanation
According to the History Channel "The ancient Norse used the Yule log in their celebration of the return of the sun at winter solstice."Rate this question:
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- 7.
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," how many pipers were piping?
- A.
9
- B.
10
- C.
11
- D.
12
Correct Answer
C. 11Explanation
Eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, . . .Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who is Father Christmas?
- A.
Jesus
- B.
Santa Claus
- C.
Joseph
- D.
God
Correct Answer
B. Santa ClausExplanation
Ho Ho Ho!Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which Christmas song is the biggest selling single ever?
- A.
White Christmas
- B.
Jingle Bells
- C.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
- D.
Silver Bells
Correct Answer
A. White ChristmasExplanation
Is it because of the song or because Bing Crosby sang it?Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many reindeer pulled Santa's sleigh?
- A.
1
- B.
7
- C.
8
- D.
9
Correct Answer
D. 9Explanation
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and RudolphRate this question:
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- 11.
Who are the Chipmunks?
- A.
Larry, Moe, and Curly
- B.
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore
- C.
Huey, Duey, and Louie
- D.
Hunk, Zeke, and Hickory
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B. Alvin, Simon, and TheodoreExplanation
A. The Three Stooges, C. Donald Duck's nephews, D. The farm help in the Wizard of OzRate this question:
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- 12.
In "Frosty the Snowman", what is the nose made of?
- A.
Corn cob
- B.
Coal
- C.
Carrot
- D.
Button
Correct Answer
D. ButtonExplanation
"With a corn cob pipe and a buttoned nose and two eyes made out of coal . . ."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who wrote "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
- A.
Clement Moore
- B.
Charles Dickens
- C.
O. Henry
- D.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Correct Answer
A. Clement MooreExplanation
Clement Moore wrote the story, originally titled "A Visit from St. Nicholas" in 1823.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who told the Virgin Mary that she was going to have a baby?
- A.
Gabriel
- B.
God
- C.
Joseph
- D.
The donkey
Correct Answer
A. GabrielExplanation
Gabriel was the angel sent by God--Mary rode the donkey to BethlehemRate this question:
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- 15.
In the song "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," who wanted the pair of skates?
- A.
Suzy
- B.
Johnny
- C.
Nellie
- D.
Me
Correct Answer
B. JohnnyExplanation
"Johnny wants a pair of skates, Suzy wants a dolly. Nellie wants a story book, she thinks dolls are folly . . . "Rate this question:
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- 16.
If you received all of the gifts in the 12 days of Christmas, how many would that be?
- A.
78
- B.
100
- C.
364
- D.
891
Correct Answer
C. 364Explanation
1+3+6+10+15+21+28+36+45+55+66+78=364Rate this question:
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- 17.
In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," the cab driver and police officer's names were the same as two characters from which children's show?
- A.
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
- B.
Sesame Street
- C.
The Electric Company
- D.
The Wiggles
Correct Answer
B. Sesame StreetExplanation
The cab driver's name was Ernie and the officer's name was Bert.Rate this question:
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- 18.
According to tradition, what should two people do if they are standing under the mistletoe?
- A.
Someone is at the front door
- B.
An angel gets its wings
- C.
Someone stole money
- D.
It is Christmas
Correct Answer
B. An angel gets its wingsExplanation
"That a boy, Clarence!"Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which was the first state to declare Christmas as an official holiday?
- A.
Get married
- B.
Dance
- C.
Fight
- D.
Kiss
Correct Answer
D. KissExplanation
Kissing under the mistletoe is Scandinavian in origin.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which was the first state to make Christmas an official holiday?
- A.
Maine
- B.
Minnesota
- C.
Oregon
- D.
Alabama
Correct Answer
D. AlabamaExplanation
The first time was in 1836.Rate this question:
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