Christmas Songs
Which song contains this lyric?
"...in a one-horse open sleigh"
Jingle Bells
Name the movie about a child fighting off burglars with traps in his home.
Home Alone
What is the name of the Grinch's dog
Max
Which popular Christmas beverage is white and is also called “milk punch?”
What is Eggnog.
The word "Tewahedo" often appears as part of the Ethiopian Church's name. Which of these terms is closest to the definition of "Tewahedo"?
Unified
How old was Jesus when he started his ministry?
30 years old
How many people were aboard Noah’s Ark?
8 people
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Finish the lyric!
"I'm dreaming of a ______ Christmas"
white
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24
In which Christmas movie does Donald Trump came in?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Clause?
Saint Nicholas and Kris Kringle
The Great Pyramids of Giza consist of how many pyramids and what are their names?
3 pyramids, Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
What disciple is credited with being the first teacher in what would become the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
Phillip
What is the first promise God made to man?
The first promise God made to man was that the offspring of the woman would bruise the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15)
Before the birth of Jesus, Mary was visited by an Angel who spoke of her miraculous pregnancy. What was his name?
Gabriel
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a milking
The game where you give each other anonymous xmas gifts is called?
Secret Santa
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
The most covered Christmas song of all time.
What is Silent Night?
St. Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, in Cairo, is located above the gate of a Roman fortress. This gives it what interesting nickname?
The Hanging Church
What does the Hebrew name Gabriel mean?
God is my strength
When was laughter first mentioned in the Holy Bible?
When Sarah laughed in her heart when she heard that she would get a son in her old age (Genesis 18:12)
Which gospels tell the story of the Nativity?
Only the Gospels of St. Luke and St. Matthew
Which song did German and English soldiers sing on Christmas during the 1st World War?
Silent night
What is the name of the household friend that is supposed to watch the children and report back their behavior to Santa?
Elf on the Shelf
The number of reindeer that pull Santa's Sleigh?
9
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green?
What is Silver and Gold
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
What did Zechariah’s family originally want to name St. John the Baptist?
Zechariah; after his father
What unusual gift did King Herod promise his lover’s daughter for her birthday?
John the Baptist’s head
Which direction did the wisemen travel to reach Bethlehem?
Westward
How many la's are after the fa in "Deck the Halls"?
8
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
Who is Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
Name 4 Christmas movies. (Do not repeat movies from the same series)
Elf, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Miracle on 34th Street, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Four Christmases, Nightmare Before Christmas, Jingle All The Way, Deck The Halls, etc.
Under which Egyptian president was Pope Shenouda III sent to exile?
Anwar el Sadat
Who is the first person mentioned in the Holy Bible to have been taken captive?
The first person in the Holy Bible to have been taken captive was Lot when Sodom was taken (Genesis 14:12-14)
Who were Adam and Eve’s three sons as listed in the Bible?
Cain, Abel and Seth
Who spread the news about baby Jesus throughout Bethlehem?
The shepherds (Luke 2:17)
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
In Home Alone 1, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Name two famous animated Snowmen.
Who is Frosty the Snowman & Olaf
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
What is Germany
What does the word Israel mean?
Prevails with God
Who is the first person mentioned by the Holy Bible as being successful? What was the cause of the success?
The first person the Holy Bible says was successful is Joseph the Righteous and the reason is that God was with him (Genesis 39:2)
Which of Gospel starts with a genealogy to establish that Jesus is the Messiah to whom Old Testament prophecies referred?
Matthew
The Magi brought three gifts for the baby Jesus. What are they?
Gold, Frankincense, Myrr
In the song "Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the ninth day?
Nine ladies dancing
Buddy the elf sticks to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy
corns, and __.
Syrup
When is National Candy Cane Day?
December 26
In which country is KFC a popular Christmas meal?
Japan
Who was the only female judge of Israel?
Deborah
What is the main component of the traditional Paschal meal?
Lamb (pascha means passover)
What is the age difference between Jesus and St. John the Baptist? Who is older?
St. John the Baptist is 6 months older than Jesus
How many days after the birth of Christ did Joseph and Mary give him the name Jesus?
8 days – this happens along with the circumcision of the baby
On the tenth day of Christmas My true love gave to me.
10 Lords a Leaping.
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel & Gretel
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?
Turkey
What is a short but controversial way of writing "Christmas"?
"Xmas"
What body of water does the Nile River drain into?
The Mediterranean Sea
This icon depicts Christ as the "ruler of all" and is commonly found on the ceiling of churches. What is it?
Christ the Pantocrator
When did God first give man permission to eat meat? On what condition?
The first time God gave man permission to eat meat was after Noah's ark rested. The condition was that man would not eat meat with its blood (Genesis 9:3-4)
How many Wise Men visited baby Jesus?
It is not specified in the Bible!
In the song "Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the 7th day?
Swans-a-swimming
Starting with a "J", which adjective is often used to describe Santa?
Jolly
Who wrote, “Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more?”
Dr. Seuss
What is made in the snow, and also put on the Christmas tree?
an Angel.
Which Egyptian artist’s song was featured on a famous Jay-Z track?
Abdelhalim Hafez
Until the 1950s, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church was under the jurisdiction of what other church?
Coptic Orthodox Church
Who is the first angel mentioned in the Holy Bible?
The first angel mentioned in the Holy Bible was one of the cherubim and his job was to guard the tree of life (Genesis 3:24)
Where were the wisemen from?
The Orient (probably an area that is now Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, or an area in what's now southern Turkey, northern Syria)
What year did Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Xmas is You" come out?
1994
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What is Home Alone.
Name all of Santa's Reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Bitzen, and Rudolf
During his lifetime King Tut contracted multiple infections of what disease?
Malaria
What does the name John mean?
Graced by God
How many times is “Fear not” written in the Bible?
365 times- 1 for every day of the year!
What was Jesus' approximate age when the wise men presented Him with gifts?
2 years old