Birds in 12 Days
Found in a pear tree
Partridge
"It's because I'm green, isn't it?”
The Grinch
I'm...white.
White Christmas
Your nephew's sister's father
Brother / Brother-in-law
On Christmas in 1776, this man crossed the Delaware River with the Continental Army.
George Washington
Found in Paris
Hens
"Bah! Humbug!"
Ebenezer Scrooge
The...Israel.
First Noel
Your cousin's father's mother
Grandma / Great Aunt
In 1968, astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders spent the night before Christmas orbiting the moon during this mission.
Apollo 8
Found in a shell
Turtle Doves
"I am the shadow on the moon at night, filling your dreams to the brim with fright."
Oogie Boogie
O...proclaim.
O Holy Night
Your mother's sister's daughter's brother
in 1914, German, British and French troops in Belgium laid down their arms and initiated a spontaneous holiday ceasefire during this war.
WWI
Found in a lake
Swans
"George, I am an old man, and most people hate me. But I don't like them either so that makes it all even."
Mr. Potter
We...year.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
On Christmas in 1991, his farewell speech a final salute to 74 years of Soviet rule.
Mikhail Gorbachev
Found in a nest
Geese
"Mrs. McClane. How Nice To Make Your Acquaintance."
Hans Gruber
I'll...dreams.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Grandpa
1868, this US President pardoned all Confederate soldiers.
Andrew Johnson