Our Pagan Christmas
What is the most famous Christmas tree in America?
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
What are the most common Christmas colors?
Red and Green
What do reindeers have on their head?
Antlers
Name the bonus Father of Jesus Christ
Joseph
Where does Santa live?
True or False: Was Jesus Christ born in December?
False
How does Santa enter the house?
Through the fireplace
Do male or female reindeers have antlers on their head?
Both male and female reindeer can have antlers
Carpenter
What list does Santa use to determine who gets toys?
Naughty or Nice list
In this pagan ritual, Christmas time was really a birthday for the _____?
Sun
What is the most common animal associated with Christmas?
Reindeer
Who is the leader of Santa's reindeer?
Rudolph
How long did it take for Jesus Christ to resurrect?
Three days
What is Santa Claus' saint name?
St. Nick or St. Nicholas
Daily Double: Before Christianity, there was a belief that evergreen trees would keep away illness, evil spirits, witches and ghosts. Trees or evergreen boughs were used during the winter solstice to remind us of when the pagan Gods began to get well. Early Romans marked the solstice with a feast called _______?
Saturnalia
What popular toy/tradition involves a shelf?
Elf on a shelf
Why does Rudolph's nose look red?
Reindeer have veins in their nose and sometimes they can appear red
What were the 3 items that the wise men brought to the manger?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
In what century did the story of Santa Claus originate?
The Third Century
In Norse tradition, _____ was a festival dedicated to Odin and Frigg. In modern times, it's widely recognized as a 12-day celebration starting on the eve of the Winter Solstice and culminating in the New Year.
Yule
Why do we hang Christmas lights?
This symbolizes Christ being the light of the world
Who's birthday is on Christmas? Baby_____?
Jesus
What do we call the day the Three Wise Men came to visit Jesus?
Epiphany or The Feast of the Epiphany
What is Mrs. Claus first name?
Gertrude