With Christmas so close now I thought it would be nice to share a few Christmas Trivia questions (and answers) about the Christmas holiday season. How many of these did you know?
Advent calendars date back to the mid-19th century. At that time, these calendars consisted of chalk marks on doors or lit candles, and were used by German Protestants to count the days leading up to Christmas.
What was the first Christmas movie ever made?
What was the first Christmas movie ever made?
Santa Claus (1898).
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch (2018) and in second place Home Alone (1990).
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
“Silent Night.”
What is the best-selling Christmas song?
What is the best-selling Christmas song?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
Who popularized the Christmas tree tradition?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
An angel ornament.
What is the earliest mention of Christmas stockings?
When and where were Christmas cards first sold?
In 1823, stockings were mentioned in the famous poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
London, 1843.
What are the three traditional colours of Christmas?
Who popularized the modern-day gingerbread cookie?
Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
Red, green, and gold.
When do the earliest gingerbread cookie recipes date back to?
2,400 B.C.
Who popularized the modern-day gingerbread cookie?
Queen Elizabeth I.
and talking about gingerbread cookies
you may like to try these
Gingerbread Cookies / Biscuits
a low carb recipe, made using coconut flour
more details here
Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
...a few I knew, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI knew some. Thanks for the trivia.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas.
I actually knew about half of these. Thanks for the trivia questions, Jan. Have a lovely evening and I hope to see you tomorrow. I'm playing catch up at the moment.
ReplyDeleteSome of this I knew.
ReplyDeleteI knew four of them.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Enjoyed this trivia
ReplyDeleteThanks for these snippets. Our Christmas trees were always topped with a star rather than an angel.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them! Didn't know most of them.
ReplyDeleteI knew a few of those but I always find your trivia posts fun.
ReplyDeleteThe trivia is fun, I knew a few.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Aproveito para desejar a si e à sua família um Santo Natal.
ReplyDeleteAndarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Season's greetings to you Jan, yes, I love your recipes, even though I disliked a lot them. But, they are so good.
ReplyDeleteFun facts, thanks for sharing. Valerie
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the fun trivia!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas.
I agree on a Christmas angel (instead of stars or roosters) at the top of Christmas tree :-) ... actually, Christmas is mainly a religious holiday.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ooooh this was fun, i only knew a few and was surprised at a few others!!
ReplyDeletewe have a star at the top of one tree, the other, nothing!!
I enjoyed the trivia, got a few right.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours.
2400 BC? Who knew! Thanks for this fun, fascinating quiz!
ReplyDeleteFun and interesting Christmas trivia - new some, others are new to me.
ReplyDeleteInteresting facts.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good one :-D
Jan,
ReplyDeleteSo interesting, I only knew a few answers.
What a delicious look your biscuits look like.
Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family and a Happy New Year.
A big hug
Conozco varias y gracias por la información.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas 🎅🎄 Feliz Navidad Para Todos.
Abrazos.
Te deseo que pases una ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!
ReplyDeleteSaludos desde Salamanca.
Thanks for this entertaining Christmas trivia post, Jan.Thanks for your comments on my blog posts throughout this year and for the recent one on our holiday decorations. Sending our best wishes to you for a very Happy Christmas season and a better New Year for all.
ReplyDeleteWhat fascinating facts, especially how long gingerbread men have been around.xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are fascinating facts. I'd heard of a few, but not all them, especially how old gingerbread cookies are.I hope both of you have a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteJan - a very interesting and entertaining set of trivia! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWow, gingerbread is OLD! Interesting tidbits. There's an angel on our tree, but some years we alternate with a star.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Jan - have a wonderful celebration.
Cosas interesantes que algunas no conocía. Besos y Felices Fiestas.
ReplyDeleteSuch great fun facts, my hubby loves gingerbread cookies
ReplyDeleteFun Trivia. That is amazing how far back gingerbread goes! Crosby's White Christmas is always one of my favorites at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Xmas trivia ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Fun facts.
ReplyDeleteThese are all fun facts to read!
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