Christmas History 🎄

Which country started the tradition of putting a Christmas tree in the house?

• France

• Germany

• Finland

• Switzerland

Where did the tradition of stockings come from?

• The French started the tradition as they didn't have wrapping paper they placed gifts in socks.

• Father Christmas has big feet and stockings represent his socks.

• Saint Nicholas put gold coins in the stockings of three poor sisters.

• Nobody knows.

What King was crowned on Christmas day?

• King Charles I

• King William I

• King Henry VII

• King Philip II

How many turkeys are eaten in the UK every year?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 10,000

• 10 million

What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?

• Jingle bells

• Little donkey

• Silent night

• Oh Christmas tree

True or false: Christmas crackers were invented by a London sweet maker called Tom Smith?

• True

• False

What country first decorated a Christmas tree

• Latvia

• Spain

• Poland

• Russia

In what year was the Queen's speech first televised?

• 1949

• 1957

• 1992

• 1971

How many mince pies are eaten in the UK every year?

• 10 Million

• 800 Million

• 10,000

• 550 million

Which fairytale was the first gingerbread house inspired by?

• Jack and Jill

• Hansel and Grettel

• Snow white

• Little Red Riding Hood