Christmas Movies
A man mistakenly taken from an orphanage many years ago travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, who is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
What is Elf?
These gifts were brought by the wise men as a part of their journey to worship the Savior.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
"On a one-horse open sleigh..."
"O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way"
(Jingle Bells)
This religious display is often found outside many homes and in the foyer of many churches.
What is a Nativity Scene?
Santa Claus is based off of this real-life person.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left behind while the family travels to Paris, must defend the house against a pair of burglars on Christmas eve.
What is Home Alone?
This angel was responsible for telling Zechariah and Joseph of John the Baptist and Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
"And he knows when you're awake..."
"He knows if you've been bad or good
so be good for goodness sake"
(Santa Claus is Coming to Town)
It's common courtesy to give a kiss to anyone you find under this yuletide plant.
What is mistletoe?
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this misfit elf seeks to become a dentist rather than a toymaker like all the other elves.
Who is Hermey?
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole aboard a massive passenger train, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
What is The Polar Express?
This ruler asked the wise men to tell him of Jesus' location, that he may go and worship him also.
Who is King Herod?
"Shepherds quake, at the sight..."
"Glories stream from heaven afar
heav'nly hosts sing alleluia"
(Silent Night)
This little red fellow appears in random spots around the house, watching the children to make sure they don't misbehave.
Who is the Elf on the Shelf?
These three reindeer of Santa's all have names that start with the letter D.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, and Donner?
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
What is Herod's death?
"Soon the bells will start..."
"And the thing that will make them ring
is the carol that you sing
right within your heart"
(It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas)
This tradition, while once a warm and authentic part of the Christmas morning ambience, is now primarily included via continuous television broadcast loop with background music.
What is a Yule Log?
This festive holiday drink is sometimes referred to as "milk punch."
What is eggnog?
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
What is Die Hard?
The reason Joseph refused to return to Judea and instead settled in Galilee.
What is Herod's son?
"But it's not like Christmas at all..."
"I remember when you were here
and all the fun we had last year"
(Christmas (Baby Please Come Home))
Every year, once the tree is decorated, kids are encouraged to find this one particular ornament in exchange for a reward.
What is a Christmas Pickle?
Candy canes were initially straight, but they were bent to represent this nativity item.
What is a shepherd's staff?