Can you help i am needing wee facts - questions about xmas for a quiz i have to put together! Thanks in advance.
Sensible answers only please.
2007-12-03 23:47:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
1. When was Christmas first celebrated?
The year after Jesus was crucified
Around 100 AD
In the 4th Century
1935
2. Where did the Christmas tree tradition originate?
Germany
Israel
New England
Scandinavia
3. Why was December 25th chosen as Christmas Day?
That's when Jesus was born
To compete with a pagan celebration
That's when Christmas trees are in season
That's when the Bible says to celebrate it
4. How did the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe develop?
Eating it makes your mouth pucker
It was associated with the Scandinavian love goddess
The Druids used it in marriage ceremonies
It was used to make love potion in ancient times
5. What significance is holly in celebrating Christmas?
The pointed leaves represent the Star of Bethlehem
It was mistaken for mistletoe
The red berries are a Christmas color
The early church banned mistletoe, so holly was substituted
6. What country did poinsettias originally come from?
The U.S.
Cuba
Mexico
Brazil
7. Who probably was the first man to illuminate a Christmas tree with candles?
Alexander the Great
Pope John I
Martin Luther
Pope Bob II
8. Celebrating Christmas was once against the law in...?
Holland
Indiana
Massachusetts
Japan
9. St. Nicholas was born in what country?
The North Pole
Holland
Germany
Turkey
10. The candy cane legend says that it originated with a candy maker from where?
Indiana
Mexico
Germany
Turkey
11. In the song 12 days of Christmas, how many ladies are dancing?
8
9
10
11
12. In which year was Mr Blobby the UK Christmas number one song?
1992
1993
1994
1995
13. Which female solo artist was born on Christmas day in 1971?
Victoria Beckham
Annie Lennox
Kylie Minogue
Dido
14. From the rhyme "Twas the night before Christmas" which reindeer was not pulling Santa's sleigh?
Dasher
Comet
Rudolf
Cupid
15. The Christmas tree on display in Trafalgar square in London is an annual gift to the UK from which country?
Norway
Holland
Sweden
Poland
16. By what name is Boxing Day (the 26th of December) also known?
Cold Turkey Day
St. Nicholas Day
Wrestling Day Day
St. Stephens Day
17. In which year was "Feed the World" released for the second time in time for Christmas and sung by Band Aid II?
1989
1990
1991
1992
18. When singing the "12 days of Christmas" in it's entirety how many gifts are given in total?
78
364
12
256
19. Which well known actor died on Christmas Day in 1977?
Michael Bates
Elvis Presley
James Stewart
Charlie Chaplin
20. Which Michael Jackson song was a Christmas number one in 1995?
Thriller
Black & White
Earth Song
Billy Jean
1 In the 4th Century
2 Germany
3 To compete with a pagan celebration
4 It was associated with the Scandinavian love goddess
5 The early church banned mistletoe, so holly was substituted
6 Mexico
7 Martin Luther
8 Massachusetts
9 Turkey
10 Indiana
11 9
12 1993
13 Dido
14 Rudolf
15 Norway
16 St. Stephens Day
17 1989
18 364
19 Charlie Chaplin
20 Earth Song
2007-12-04 00:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Worlds tallest lighted Christmas tree was 150 feet tall and was in Blue River Oregon USA
The first Christmas card was created in 1843 by John Calcott Horsely for Sir Henry Cole, the friend who had given him the idea. Sir Henry Cole was the first person to send a card.
Postmen in Victorian England were popularly called "robins". This was because their uniforms were red. Victorian Xmas cards often showed a robin delivering Xmas mail.
In the nineteenth century, the British Post Office used to deliver cards on Christmas morning.
2007-12-04 00:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Knownow't 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Where did Santa Claus originate?
There was a man named St. Nicholas in Turkey who is the basis for Santa Claus (Dutch for St. Nicholas). He was a wealthy man who saw the poverty in his town, and tried to help the poor by giving gifts, especially to the children of the town.
2. Was December 25 the actual birth date of Jesus Christ?
There is only one reference in the Bible as to the date of his birth--the shepherds were grazing their flocks by night. They only do this in the hotter times of the year, when it's too hot to do it during the day. He was probably born in April or May, but early Christians cared more about his resurrection than the date of his birth. It wasn't until Rome adopted Christianity that they wanted a birthdate for him. There was already a Roman holiday in late December, and one celebrated the Sun God, so it was just a hop, skip and jump to make it the birth of the Son OF God.
3. At the winter solstice, Germans would decorate evergreen trees with apples. This is where our Christmas trees come from. They did not become popular in England and the U.S. until the mid 1800's, when Queen Victoria married Germany's Prince Albert, and they adopted the custom. Once Queen Victoria did anything, it became fashionable.
2007-12-04 00:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What country did the Christmas Tree originate from?
What is the most popular type of cookie used for decorating?
Why did they create "the candy cane"?
What was the first Christmas Carol ever made?
2007-12-04 00:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Marisa's Mommy♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what year were electric christmas lights first used? 1895. What days are the actual 12 days of Christmas? December 26- January 1.
2007-12-04 00:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. Whose birthday is being celebrated on Christmas Day?
jesus christ
2. Who is the mother of Jesus?
mary
3.In what direction did the kings see His star?
east
4.Where can we exchange kisses at Christmas time?
below the mistletow
5.Name a popular Christmas cake.
fruit cake
6.Santa Claus was taken from what Dutch name?
Saint Nicholas
there are just a few i could think of...good luck makin ur quiz.........x
2007-12-04 01:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by seemee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How many kings went to Jesus when He was born?
What did the kings followed in order to reach Him?
What did each king give Jesus?
Where was Jesus born?
Who accepted Mary when it was already time for her to deliver Jesus?
Hope these all helps! Have a very merry Christmas! :D
2007-12-03 23:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by cutestnatureeeyorelover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is Father Christmas's other name ? St. Nicholas. Name all the reindeer .
2007-12-04 00:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by Weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which popstar has drawn and designed cards for Cancer Research this year?
A: Tom from Mcfly
2007-12-04 00:33:20 · answer #9 · answered by viv 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christ's birthday.
It seems we all forget that very important fact. Happy birthday Jesus!
2007-12-03 23:51:57 · answer #10 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋