Christmas Riddles
You shake me before opening, even though I’m meant to surprise you.
What is a present?
This song opens with bells ringing and is often mistaken for a Thanksgiving song, even though it mentions snow.
Jingle Bells
This Christmas movie features a villain whose heart is “two sizes too small.”
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
This Asian country has the largest Christian population in Asia, making Christmas a major national celebration.
Philippines
In Advent symbolism, this color on candles represents hope and preparation.
Purple
The more you take, the more you leave behind – especially in the snow.
What are footsteps?
This song warns listeners not to cry and claims someone is always watching.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
In this movie, a boy defends his house using traps while burglars keep coming back.
Home Alone
In this country, Christmas is more about romance than religion, with couples going on dates.
South Korea
Advent calendars often count down to this specific day, the celebration of Christ’s birth.
Christmas, specifically December 25
I fly without wings, cry without eyes, and disappear without a trace.
What is a snowflake?
This song became famous despite its singer initially hating it.
All I want for Christmas is You
A human raised in the wrong place travels to a big city, causing chaos with holiday cheer.
Elf
Children leave shoes out to be filled with treats by St. Nicholas instead of hanging stockings.
Germany
This event marks the beginning of Advent and prepares Christians for celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Anticipation of Christ’s birth/Start of Advent
I’m measured in feet, seen in yards, and sold by the inch—yet I’m never alive.
What are Christmas Lights?
This song lists gifts that double each day, making the total number surprisingly large.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
A hat meant for stage magic accidentally grants life to something that should melt.
Frosty the Snowman
Fried chicken is the most popular Christmas meal here, often ordered weeks ahead of time.
Japan
He is called the “voice crying in the wilderness” and prepares the way for One who will baptize with Spirit and fire.
John the Baptist
I can be cracked, played, told, or made—but never eaten—especially during Christmas.
What is a joke?
This song repeats a word so many times that it practically becomes a rhythmic instrument.
Deck the Halls
A small animal with big dreams follows a shining guide and ends up part of the first Christmas story.
The Star
This country celebrates Christmas in summer, often with beach barbecues.
Australia
This prophet declares, “A young woman will conceive and bear a son,” connecting the hope of Israel to the Messiah centuries before his birth.
Isaiah