Holiday Trivia

Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What color are the berries on MOST mistletoe plants?

• Red
• White
• Pink
• Blue

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How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 8

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Red and green are the two colors most associated with Christmas. Which are the two other colors, according to Christmas holiday trivia, that are also extremely popular in this season?

• Blue and White
• Black and Gold
• Blue and Silver
• Silver and Gold

Traditions of Christmas around the world will tell you that Santa Claus is known by many names. What is the French name for Santa Claus?

• Pere Noel
• Papa Noel
• Kris Kringle
• Babbo Natale

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What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s partner, from the play, A Christmas Carol?

• Bob Marley
• Charles Dickens
• Jacob Marley
• Bob Cratchit

Which country can be credited with the creation of the Christmas beverage, eggnog?

• Germany
• Scotland
• Ireland
• England

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Which was the first state in the United States to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?

• New York
• Louisiana
• Alabama
• Massachusetts

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The first Christmas tree appeared in the United States.

• True
• False

Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?

• Teddy Roosevelt
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Calvin Coolidge
• Harry Truman

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What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?

• Frosty the Snowman
• Deck the Halls
• Jingle Bells
• Silver Bells