Christmas Movies
The Nativity
Christmas Stories and Songs
Seasonal Symbols
Santa Facts
100

This channel (named for the famous greeting card company) plays Christmas-themed movies all year round.

Hallmark

100

What compass direction did the Star of Bethlehem appear to mark the birthplace of Jesus?

East

100

This song about Santa's most famous reindeer was recorded by Gene Autry in 1949.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

100

This symbol of Christmas helped guide the wise men to Bethlehem and it traditionally placed on top of the Christmas tree.

A Star

100

Name the two of Santa's reindeer whose names begin with the letter 'C'

Comet & Cupid

200

This famous song (sang by Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds) was introduced to the public in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn"

White Christmas

200

This angel appeared to Mary to announce that she would give birth to Jesus.

Gabriel

200

In the song "Frosty the Snowman," this object serves as Frosty's nose.

A button

200

This sweet symbol of Christmas looks like a shepherd's crook to represent the shepherd who visited baby Jesus.

A Candy Cane

200
These tiny people help build toys for Santa

Elves

300

In the movie "A Christmas Story," what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?

A Red Ryder BB Gun

300

What gifts did the three Wise Men bring for the newborn Jesus?

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

300

What does my true love give to me on the fourth day of Christmas?

Calling Birds

300

Tradition dictates that anyone caught standing under this plant will receive a kiss.

Mistletoe

300

"Pere Noël" is what children of this country call Santa Claus. 

France

400

In "It's a Wonderful Life," what happens every time a bell rings?

A angel gets its wings.

400

What order did Caesar Augustus decree all citizens must complete which prompted Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem?

A Census

400

What is the name of the elderly miser who is visited by three ghosts in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol?"

Ebeneezer Scrooge

400

This type of bird is often used to represent peace on Earth and the Holy Spirit.

White Dove

400

While we know him as Santa Claus in the U.S., Santa is also known as the name of this early Christian bishop who later became the Patron Saint of Children.

Nicholas

500

What is the name of the movie where the McCallister family travels to Paris and leaves their son Kevin behind?

Home Alone
500

Who was the king of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth who was afraid a new king would threaten his rule?

King Herod

500

In the 1823 poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (aka 'Twas the Night Before Christmas), what were the visions dancing in the heads of children who were nestled and snug in their beds?

Sugarplums

500

During the third week in Advent, we traditionally light the pink candle.  What does this candle represent?

Joy

500

What snack does children traditionally leave out for Santa in case he gets hungry while delivering gifts?

Cookies (and Milk)

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