Christmas Trivia

Another name for eggnog is milk punch?

• True

• False

Because Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a red nose, the other reindeer made him their leader.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They wouldn't let him play in any reindeer games

When Frosty the Snowman wore his magic hat, he began to dance around

• True

• False

If you added up all of the gifts given in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the total would be 364.

• True

• False

The first Christmas trees were decorated with carrots and peppers

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. The first Christmas trees were decorated with apples, white candy canes, and pastry shapes like stars, hearts, and flowers.

Another name for Santa Claus is Kris Kringle.

• False

• True

In some countries, finding a spider web on Christmas day is seen as good luck.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. In Germany, Poland, and Ukraine finding a spider web on Christmas day is seen as good luck! This is based on legends that spiders state that once the sunlight hits a spider web on a Christmas tree, the web turns to gold. Another legend states that a spider wove a blanket for baby Jesus.

The first artificial (fake) Christmas tree was made out of pieces of metal painted green.

• false

• true

Answer explanation

False. The first Christmas tree was made out of goose feathers that were dyed green. It was created in Germany.

Some zoos accept used Christmas trees as food for animals.

• False

• True

Soldiers at war stopped fighting on Christmas day to exchange gifts and play football.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

True. In 1914 during World War I, soldiers from Germany and Britain stopped fighting for one day (Christmas Day). They decorated their shelters, exchanged gifts, and even played football. It is known as the "Christmas Truce."