The First Christmas
Christmas Carols
Catholic Traditions and Saints
Christmas Movies & Fun
Fun Facts and Numbers
100

This city is where Jesus was born because Joseph and Mary had to travel there for the census

What is Bethlehem?

100

In this song, a "Right-hand Man" of Santa has a very shiny nose.

What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

100

This four-week liturgical season is a time of preparation for the birth of Christ.

What is Advent?

100

In the movie Elf, Buddy says "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is..."

What is "Singing loud for all to hear"?

100

In Mexico and other Latin countries, this 9-day celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph looking for a room.

What is Las Posadas?

200

These three gifts were brought by the Magi to the infant Jesus.

What are Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh?

200

According to the song, this is what you get on the "Fifth Day of Christmas.

What are Five Golden Rings?

200

This saint, famous for his secret gift-giving, is the historical inspiration for Santa Claus.

Who is St. Nicholas?

200

This character's heart was famously described as being "two sizes too small."

Who is The Grinch?

200

This is the total number of days in the traditional Christmas season (hint: there's a song about it).

What is 12?

300

This angel appeared to Mary to tell her she would be the Mother of God.

Who is Gabriel?

300

This carol, originally written in German as "Stille Nacht," was sung by soldiers during the WWI Christmas Truce.

What is Silent Night?

300

This color of candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday.

What is Rose/Pink?

300

In Home Alone, this is the city the McCallister family accidentally leaves Kevin behind in.

What is Chicago?

300

This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas Tree.

What is Germany?

400

In the Gospel of Luke, these people were the first to hear the news of Jesus' birth from a choir of angels.

Who are the Shepherds?

400

This hymn, often sung at the end of Christmas Eve Mass, contains the Latin refrain "Venite adoremus Dominum," which translates to "Come, let us adore the Lord."  

What is "O Come, All Ye Faithful" (or "Adeste Fideles")?  

400

St. Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first one of these "scenes" in 1223.

What is a Nativity Scene/Crèche?

400

This animated train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

What is The Polar Express?

400

This is the date of the Feast of the Epiphany, which marks the end of the Christmas season.

What is January 6th?

500

This man was the King of Judea who tried to find the baby Jesus to harm him.

Who is King Herod?

500

This famous carol begins with the lines, "It came upon a midnight clear, that glorious song of old," and describes angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of this precious metal.

What is Gold?

500

This feast day, celebrated on December 12th, honors Mary appearing to St. Juan Diego in Mexico.

What is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe?

500

Every time a bell rings in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, this happens.

What is An angel gets its wings?

500

"Noel" is the French word for Christmas, but it comes from the Latin word "Natalis," which means this.

What is Birth?

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