Reason for the Season
The Nativity
Holiday Cheer
Navidad Mexicana
Christmas Chorus
100

Who was the mother of Jesus?

Mary

100

In which town was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

100

Where does Santa live?

The North Pole

100

What traditional Mexican dish made with masa is often eaten at Christmas and wrapped in corn husks?

Tamales

100

“Joy to the world, the ___ is come.”

Lord

200

Who was Jesus's earthly father?

Joseph

200

Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

For a census

200

How does Santa travel on Christmas Eve?

A sleigh

200

What Mexican dish is often served at Christmas or New Year’s and topped with cabbage, radishes, and lime?

Pozole

200

“Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is ___.”

bright

300

What guided the Wise Men to Jesus?

A star

300

Where was baby Jesus laid after His birth?

In a manger

300

What animals pull Santa’s sleigh?

Reindeer

300

This holiday song is sung in both Spanish and English and wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. What is it?

Feliz Navidad

300

In the song, why does the drummer boy play his drum for the newborn King?

He has no gift to bring

400

Who were the first people told about Jesus's birth?

Shepherds

400

Why was Jesus not born in a house or inn?

There was no room

400

Who is the most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph

400

What popular brand of Mexican chocolate is often used to make traditional hot chocolate during Christmas?

Abuelita

400

In “O Holy Night,” what is the world encouraged to do because of Jesus’s birth?

Fall on their knees/rejoice/praise His Holy name

500

What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

500

What did the shepherds do after visiting Jesus?

Told others the good news

500

What do Santa’s elves help him make at the North Pole?

Toys

500

What is the literal meaning of “Navidad”?

Christmas/Birth of Christ

500

Which Christmas song reflects on Mary’s awareness of Jesus’ future, including the line: “This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you?”

Mary, Did You Know?

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