Christmas Decorations History

What inspired the characteristic colors of green and red for Christmas decorations?

• A medieval play

• A royal wedding

• A famous painting

• A popular song

Who first started bringing green branches into their homes to celebrate life conquering death?

• Germans

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

Who is credited with adding small lit candles to Christmas trees in the 16th century?

• Joel R. Poinsett

• Queen Victoria

• Thomas Edison

• Martin Luther

What material was originally used to make tinsel for Christmas trees in 1610?

• Copper

• Lead

• Silver

• Aluminum

What were the first ornaments placed on Christmas trees in Germany in the 1600s?

• Candles

• Glass baubles

• Fruits and nuts

• Feathers

Who was the first person to put electric lights on a Christmas tree?

• Thomas Edison

• Edward H. Johnson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Nicola Tesla

Wreaths were originally put on the table during Christmas dinner.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They were put on the tree to symbolise eternity

What inspired the tradition of hanging a stocking from the mantle?

• A royal decree

• A popular fairy tale

• St. Nicholas' charity

• A religious ritual

We know for certain what the candy cane symbolises.

• True

• False

• Doesn't say

What inspired the tradition of building gingerbread houses?

• A royal wedding

• A popular cooking show

• A famous novel

• The fairytale 'Hansel and Gretel'