Christmas Traditions

Which holiday treat was invented to keep children quiet during Christmas Eve church service?

• candy canes

• gingerbread cookies

• poinsettias

Which invention made Christmas trees safer?

• Ornaments

• Electric Christmas lights

• Strings of popcorn

Why were Evergreen trees chosen to represent our holiday tradition?

• They can be easily decorated with cookies, fruit, and candles.

• They are the tallest and most beautiful trees of all.

• They hold their green color through the harsh winter months.

Who started a greeted card company called "Hallmark Cards" in 1915?

• Martin Luther

• John Hall

• Ralph Morris

What did the first holiday card say?

• Merry X-Mas!

• Happy Holidays!

• Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

What did Joel Poinsett bring back from Mexico?

• poinsettias

• gifts

• holiday cards

Which was NOT used to decorate early Christmas trees?

• candles

• bows

• gingerbread cookies

• fruit

_______ were popular Christmas decorations inspired by ancient Greece and Rome.

• Wreaths

• Poinsettias

• Candy Canes

Mele Kalikimaka is __________ for "Merry Christmas."

• Italian

• German

• Hawaiian

• Spanish

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Henry Cole wanted people to share holiday greetings using the -

• public post office

• gift exchange

• church choir