Bible Christmas
What town was Jesus born in
What was St. Nicholas role in the church
Bishop
What was the Christmas Dinner Dance called last year?
Bethlehem banquet
This custom, dating back to medieval Europe, involved the “gift of a kiss” under this plant, which was often hung in doorways, symbolizing peace and goodwill?
Mistletoe
What do people traditionally place on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel or a star
What were the three gifts the wisemen gave?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
What is St Nicholas the patron saint of?
sailors, merchants, archers, brewers, students
What movie did we play for movie night this year?
Captain America the first avenger
In parts of Europe, children would set out shoes or boots on December 5th to be filled with small gifts by this figure, who was often accompanied by his mischievous companion, Krampus?
Saint Nicholas
In the song Jingle Bells, what kind of vehicle is mentioned?
A one horse open sleigh
Who were the first people to visit Jesus after His birth?
The shepherds
In which country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
Who is father Greg's favourite artist?
Taylor Swift
In this European country, people once believed that if you didn't eat a special Christmas dinner of roasted goose and rice porridge, you'd be visited by this malevolent creature who would steal your food and punish you?
Krampus (from Germany and Austria)
This 1946 holiday classic, starring James Stewart, features a man named George Bailey who is shown the value of his life by an angel named Clarence.
A Wonderful Life
Which Old Testament prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son called Immanuel?
Isaiah
At which council did St. Nicholas reportedly defend the doctrine of the Trinity?
Council of Nicaea
Who gave the first talk this year at student dinner?
Josephine Lombardi
In the 19th century, children in this Scandinavian country would leave a bowl of porridge out for this mythical creature, hoping to receive a gift or avoid mischief.
Yule Goat?
This 1941 Christmas song, originally sung by Bing Crosby, became the best-selling single of all time, but it was written by Irving Berlin during the summer—on a hot day in California?
White Christmas
Which prophet described Bethlehem as the birthplace of the ruler of Israel?
Micah
St. Nicholas is said to have inspired the modern Santa Claus. What is the Dutch name for St. Nicholas that influenced this transformation?
Sinterklaas
How many trauma teddies are there?
11
In the 18th century, British children would practice this odd Christmas custom, which involved hiding a silver coin in a Christmas pudding, and the finder would be blessed with good fortune?
Finding the Sixpence
Santa Claus