Christmas trivia

One of my favorite activities with my technology classes is an Internet scavenger hunt. Here are the questions my students will be attempting to answer over the next few days. Dust off your search skills and see how many you can locate! Are you smarter than a fifth grade Googler? (Or, for the impatient, see the answers below.)

Christmas Trivia Internet Scavenger Hunt

1. The first artificial Christmas trees were made in Germany in the 19th century. From what were they made?

2. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was 221 feet tall. In what city was it displayed?

3. Why are spider webs a popular Christmas decoration in Poland?

4. Which U.S. President banned Christmas trees in the White House?

5. The first U.S. Christmas stamp was issued in 1962 and featured a wreath and candles. What was its value?

6. Which Christmas song is the best-selling recording of all time?

7. What was the population of Santa Claus, Indiana, in 2010?

8. How many gifts in total are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?

9. What was the first song ever broadcast from space?

10. How many Christmas trees can be seen on the White House public tour route in 2013?

11. In Canada, Santa Claus has his own postal zip code. What is it?  

12. What was the world’s largest Christmas gift?

13. On what date was Christmas declared a national holiday in the United States?

14. What carol is sung at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?

15. At Gladys’ Bakery in Weimar, Texas, you can purchase the world’s largest fruit cake. It weighs 150 pounds and is in the shape of the state of Texas. What is its price?









Answers (with links to a source for each)
1. They were made using goose feathers dyed green.
2. Seattle, Washington
3. According to legend, a spider wove a blanket for baby Jesus.
4. Teddy Roosevelt
5. $.04
6. “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
7. 2,481
8. 364
9. Jingle Bells
10. 24
11. H0H 0H0
12. Statue of Liberty
13. June 28, 1870
14. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
15. $999 (not including handling and shipping fees!)