Nativity
How did Mary become pregnant with baby Jesus?
Divine intervention
The Christmas tradition of opening one “door” or “window” a day to reveal a Bible passage, poem or small gift.
Advent calendar
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
"You're as cuddly as a ____ , you're as charming as an ____ "
BONUS: name the song
Cactus, eel
"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"
What was the first Christmas song to broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells
What was the name of the angel who was sent to tell the virgin Mary of her pregnancy?
Gabriel
When the German Brothers Grimm wrote “Hansel and Gretel” this holiday tradition was born.
Gingerbread houses
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
"What a ____ time, it's the ____ time to rock the night away"
BONUS: name the song
Bright, right
Jingle Bell Rock
This flower got its name in 1828, when the very first U.S. minister to Mexico brought back it from a visit. It later became an American symbol for the holiday season.
Poinsettias
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
To register for the latest census (Joseph was from the house of David)
BONUS: What Roman emperor was in power during this time?
The holiday season is not complete without a trip to watch this ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The Nutcracker
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?
The Bumpuses
**DAILY DOUBLE**
"'Round yon ____ Mother and Child
Holy _____ so tender and mild"
BONUS: name the song
Virgin, infant
Silent Night
During World War I, these two armies participated in what is now known as the "Christmas Truce". Throughout the day they sang carols, played soccer, and shared chocolate and cigarettes.
The Germans and the British
In which gospels can the nativity story be found?
Matthew and Luke
This holiday tradition started in 2001 when some some Vancouverans decided to stand out at parties. In an unsightly way!
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
"On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, _____________________ "
BONUS: Finish the entire verse
Ten lords a leaping
nine ladies dancing, eight maids a milking
Seven swans a swimming, six geese a laying, five gold rings
Four calling birds, three French hens
Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree
Late on Christmas day this American man led his troops across the icy Delaware river in a sneak attack of the British.
George Washington
What became of Mary and Joseph's relationship after she became pregnant?
Assuming she slept with another man, Joseph quietly divorced Mary. Under Mosaic Law adultery was punishable with death by stoning so Joseph did not tell anyone. Later, Joseph had a dream telling him of circumstances surrounding her pregnancy.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
This holiday tradition's 'circular shape represents eternal life and the holly leaves and berries symbolize Christ’s crown of thorns and blood'
Door wreaths
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas?”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Bells are ____, children ____, all is merry and _____
So hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'cause Santa Claus comes ____ .
BONUS: name the song
Ringing, singing, bright, tonight
Here Comes Santa Claus
What Christian group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
The Puritans