Christmas Food
This beverage, with roots in ancient Mesoamerica, was originally made from cacao beans, water, and spices. It was often served cold and unsweetened, and its modern form with milk and sugar emerged after its introduction to Europe.
What is Hot Chocolate?
This animated series follows the secret lives of three teenage girls who balance high school with globe-trotting missions for a top-secret organization.
What is 'Totally Spies'?
This Filipino national hero was executed by the Spanish colonial government in 1896, not primarily for advocating for independence, but for his writings that criticized Spanish rule and exposed the injustices within the colonial system.
Who is Jose Rizal?
"O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord!"
What is 'O Come All Ye Faithful'?
First recorded to be used by German Lutherans in the 16th century, often decorated with candles, this festive evergreen is a centerpiece of many Christmas celebrations.
What is a Christmas tree?
This spiced cookie, often used to create elaborate edible houses, dates back to 16th-century Germany.
What is Gingerbread?
Before becoming the loyal butler to Bruce Wayne, this character had a surprising past as a highly skilled operative in British Intelligence during World War II.
Who is Alfred Pennyworth?
This secret revolutionary society, founded in 1892, played a pivotal role in igniting the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.
What is the Katipunan?
"__ was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay,
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.”
What is 'The First Noel'?
This depiction of the birth of Jesus, often featuring figurines of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, has roots in early Christian art, with examples found in the Roman catacombs of Saint Valentine dating back to around AD 380.
What is a nativity set?
This holiday classic, glazed with a sweet and savory sauce, was first created in Detroit, Michigan, by Harry J. Hoenselaar in 1957.
What is Honey Glazed Ham?
This movie franchise follows the adventures of two siblings who discover their parents are secret agents and must help them on a dangerous mission.
What is 'Spy Kids'?
This leader of the Caviteño forces faced criticism for his alleged failure to participate in the planned attack on Manila in August 1896, due to difficulties in receiving the signal for the attack.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
"__ In heav’n the bells are ringing
Ding, dong! verily the sky
Is riv’n with angel singing
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!"
What is 'Ding Dong! Merrily on High'?
These colorful, often figural glass decorations, originated in Lauscha, Germany, in the 19th century, and were popularized in America by F.W. Woolworth.
What are Christmas ornaments?
This is the most popular Christmas meat in Britain, famously featured in Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol when Scrooge buys one for Bob Cratchit's family.
What is Turkey?
This fictional British secret agent has been brought to life in over 25 films and is known for his suave style, gadgets, and thrilling adventures across the globe.
Who is James Bond?
This revolutionary figure was involved in a heated confrontation at the Tejeros Convention, where he drew his revolver in response to an insult.
Who is Andres Bonifacio?
“__ Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy.”
What is 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen'?
This festive illumination practice has roots in medieval Germany, where the burning of the Yule log symbolized Jesus as the "light of the world."
What are Christmas lights?
This was the original form of Christmas pudding, a savory broth thickened with breadcrumbs or ground almonds and often containing meat or meat stock, raisins, and other dried fruit.
What is Pottage?
This historical action film explores the origins of a legendary spy organization, delving into the events leading up to World War I.
What is The King's Man?
This Filipina World War II spy and guerilla fighter, despite facing the debilitating effects of Hansen's disease, bravely served her country by gathering intelligence on Japanese forces, earning the Medal of Honor With Silver Palm for her actions.
Who is Josefina Guerrero?
“O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heav'nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.”
What is 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'?
Also known as Christmas candles, this circular decoration, often made of greenery, holds candles that are lit one by one during the four Sundays before Christmas, symbolizing hope, peace, joy, and love.
What is an Advent Wreath?