Weird But True?

Surprising holiday facts, some real and some too good to be true. Guess true or false for each one. Every fact is double-checked before it can be printed or shown.

👥 Any size group⏱ 10–15 min🖨️ Print📺 On the TV📱 On phones

How to play

  1. Read a statement aloud.
  2. Everyone guesses True or False.
  3. Reveal the answer and the story behind it.

You need: A pen per guest. What's in it: 34 statements.

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🤯 Weird But True?

  1. Read a statement aloud.
  2. Everyone guesses True or False.
  3. Reveal the answer and the story behind it.

  1. 1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer began as a 1939 booklet for a department store.

    True / False

  2. 2. In Japan, KFC fried chicken is a popular Christmas meal.

    True / False

  3. 3. “Jingle Bells” was one of the first songs played in space.

    True / False

  4. 4. The poinsettia is native to Mexico.

    True / False

  5. 5. Canada Post gives Santa his own postal code.

    True / False

  6. 6. Tinsel was once made from real silver.

    True / False

  7. 7. Poinsettias are deadly poisonous to people.

    True / False

  8. 8. The first Christmas card was sent in the 1920s.

    True / False

  9. 9. Coca-Cola invented Santa Claus.

    True / False

  10. 10. Christmas has been a US federal holiday since 1776.

    True / False

  11. 11. Candy canes were invented in the 1990s.

    True / False

  12. 12. Mistletoe berries are a safe snack.

    True / False

Included in: Christmas Party Game Pack. enter your code on the redeem page to play on the TV and phones.

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