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Trivia:
What was the original title for “The Little Drummer Boy”? “Carol of the Drum”
Which president had his own special recipe for eggnog? George Washington.
What year was Santa born? 270 AD.
Name Santa’s reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and sometimes Rudolph..
What should we leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve? Milk and cookies.
In total, how many gifts were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? 364
Which alcoholic ingredient is used in a Snowball cocktail? Advocaat.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree first? Germany.
In the song “Last Christmas”, who does the singer give their heart to? Someone special.
Where are Christmas Lights Made?
What vegetable allows Santa’s reindeer to fly? Carrots.
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian? Mele Kalikimaka.
Which drinks manufacturer is said to have popularized Santa’s red and white costume? Coca-Cola.
What alcohol is used to “spike” eggnog? Rum.
Where can people eat a “Wigilia supper” at Christmas? Poland.
Throughout the holiday season, under which type of plant are people supposed to kiss? Mistletoe.
Which reindeer is named after thunder? Donner (the German word for “thunder”).
When was the first Christmas tree lit up in the Rockefeller Center? 1933
What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space? “Jingle Bells”
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt? A pink bunny suit.
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