JESUS
This town, known as the City of David, is where Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem
Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4-7
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie's dad wins a "major award". What does he win?
What is the Leg Lamp
Each snowflake is unique, but they almost always have this many sides
What is six sides
Six sides forms a hexagonal shape. This happens because water molecules naturally bond together in a hexagonal crystal structure as they freeze.
This song has the lyric "My true love gave to me"
What is The Twelve Days of Christmas
In Germany, children open small gifts or treats from this numbered calendar leading up to Christmas.
What is an Advent calendar
An accent calendar counts down the days from December 1 to Christmas Eve. Each door reveals a ready, picture, or message, helping children anticipate Christmas while marking the Advent season.
The angel appeared to Mary to announce she would give birth to the Son of God
Who is Gabriel
Luke 1:26-38
What is the name of the head elf in 'The Santa Clause'
Who is Bernard
This natural phenomenon creates colorful lights in arctic skies
What is the Aurora (Northern Lights/Southern Lights)
Cause by charges particles from the Sun (solar wind) hitting Earth's atmosphere, exciting gases like oxygen and nitrogen, and releasing energy as colorful light.
Written in 1942, this holiday tune dreams of a snowy holiday despite being written in sunny California.
What is " White Christmas"
In Mexico, this nine- night celebration react Mary and Joseph's search for shelter.
What is Las Posadas.
Las Posadas takes place December 16-24. Each night includes processions, songs, prayers, and often ends with food, fellowship, and pints, symbolizing hospitality and community.
This heavenly sign guided the Magi to the location of the young child Jesus.
What is "His Star" or "The Star of Bethlehem"
Matthew 2:2, 9-10
In Elf, Buddy works in this store before meeting bis real dad
What is Gimbels
The U.S. record for one day snowfall, over 75 inches, happened in this city and state
What is Boulder, Colorado
This carol asks listeners to sing in joyful celebration of the newborn King.
What is " O one All Ye Faithful"
In Japan, it has become popular Christmas tradition to eat this fast-food meal.
What is KFC
A successful 1970s advertising campaign made KFC a Christmas favorite in Japan. Families often pre-order melas weeks in advance, making it one of the most unusual modern Christmas traditions.
These nocturnal workers were the first to hear the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth and visted him that night?
Who are the shepherds
Luke 2:8-20
What is the nickname of the burglars who try to break into the McCallisters' home?
Who are The Wet Bandits
Animals like bears and groundhogs survive winter by doing this
What is Hibernation (torpor)
Enter into a deep sleep. Drastically decreasing their heart rate and breathing, living off of fat reserves
Example:bears: heart rate will decrease from 40-50bpm to 8bpm
This song tells the story of a man who wants "nothing else for Christmas" but one special person.
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
In Australia, Christmas is celebrated during this season.
What is Summer
Since Australia is in the Souther Hemisphere, Christmas falls during summer is often celebrated with barbecues and beach outings.
The multitude of angels praised God to the shepherds, saying "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, "followed by this phrase.
What is "good will toward men" or "peace among those with whom he is pleased"
Luke 2:14
In Christmans Vacation, Clark wants to put how many twinkle lights on his house
What is 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights
In curling, players slide stones across ice toward a target called this
What is the "house"
The most streamed holiday song on Spotify every year in December
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
In Austria and Germany, this horned figure appears in early December to scare naughty children.
Who is Krampus
Krampus is a folklore character who accompanies St. Nicholas and punishes misbehaving children