'Twas the Night Before Christmas Quiz

Answer: A lump of coal

According to tradition, Santa leaves a lump of coal in the stocking if you haven't been good. The other answers are great things to leave out. A little show of faith for Santa Claus can go a long way! A lot of children also leave a note too, just in case he forgot to check his list twice.

Answer: Trimming

Trimming the tree is a tradition for many families. Setting up the tree, putting on the lights and decorations, and putting the presents underneath are all part of assuring a wonderful surprise in the morning. Some parents, like mine growing up, wait until sending the children to bed before trimming the tree.

It is a amazing sight to come down the stairs early in the morning and see the finished tree for the first time.

Answer: A Christmas Story

"A Christmas Story" was released in 1983 and has since become a Christmas classic. Ralphie tries all sorts of ways to make sure everyone knows he wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The common response is "you'll shoot your eye out." And yes, Ralphie gets his gun, and then almost shoots his eye out! The house the movie was filmed in is now a museum and open to the public.

Answer: Mistletoe

The tradition and power of mistletoe dates back to the middle ages. Warring parties who met under mistletoe in the forest were required to stop fighting, lay down their arms, and observe a truce for a full day. The revised tradition of today is that a man is expected to kiss a lady who unknowingly stands under the sprig of mistletoe. Also, if a couple in love kisses under it, it can be considered a promise to marry. So be careful!

Answer: Rudolph

In 1939, Robert May wrote the book "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" which was published by department store giant Montgomery Ward. The new ninth reindeer was a huge hit. Gene Autry recorded the first version of the song in 1949 and it remains one of the best selling records of all time. A popular movie came out in 1964 and is aired every year around Christmas.

Answer: False

Traditions are different in different countries and vary in different areas of the United States also. Some open gifts on Christmas Eve. Others open one gift on Christmas Eve and the rest the next morning. My family preferred to open everything when we got up Christmas morning. All that matters is that family is together to enjoy the holiday!

Answer: Bing Crosby

Crosby first sang the song in public on his radio show on Christmas Day, 1941. The song wasn't recorded and released until July, 1942. The song was featured in the film "Holiday Inn," released in 1942 and the song won an Academy Award for best original song. As of 2013, Crosby's version also holds the Guinness record for best selling single of all-time, with over 50 million copies sold.

Answer: Cherry

"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. The poem was also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This wonderful poem was primarily responsible for introducing the concept of St. Nicholas, later Santa Claus, into the Christmas imagery.

Answer: Eggnog

Eggnog is traditionally made with milk, raw eggs, sugar and nutmeg or cinnamon. Adults often add their favorite liquor to give it a kick. However, because of concerns about the use of raw eggs, the Federal and Drug Administration has changed regulations governing eggnog so that now store bought eggnog can only contain less than 1% egg yolks and milk products.

However, many recipes can still be used to produce homemade authentic eggnog for family gatherings.

Answer: Jesus Christ

The Christmas holiday is the true celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. While the actual date of the birth is unknown, the date of the 25th was first established in the 3rd century by Hippolytus of Rome, a Christian theologian, and adopted by Christians worldwide.