How did the tradition of a Christmas tree get started, and where?
A. Immigrants to the US brought the tradition from Europe. B. Germany in the 7th century. C. Romans began the custom. • What’s up with the Yule log? A. It was a classic dessert loved and popularized by King Louise XV of France. B. A European tradition for household protection during the coming year. C. Originated with the Aztecs who considered oak wood sacred. • What place is the world’s largest exporter of Christmas trees? A. Christmas Tree Island, Alaska B. Nova Scotia, Canada C. Northern California • How did the fruitcake come about? A. Who cares? B. Hawaiians made a similar dessert using macadamia nuts. C. In the olden days, only preserved fruits were available in the wintertime. • What’s a manger? A. A feeding trough for livestock. B. A storage place for livestock feed in the winter. C. A bed for infants. • In 1947, Gene Autry recorded “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and the rest is history. Who wrote this song, and why? A. Gene Autry wrote it for his children and someone suggest
