Which cousin was it?
Christmas Carols
Philippines
Santa by Another Name
Which adult was it?
100

This cousin claims to have been locked in a closet

Who is PJ

100

This carol asks you to sing about a “one-horse open sleigh.”


What is Jungle Bells

100

This Filipino boxer is the only eight-division world champion in boxing

Who is Manny Pacquiao

100

The real person Santa is based on, a kind saint who gave gifts to children


Who is Saint Nicholas

100

This adult likes to cheat when playing family board games

Who is Cathy

200

This cousin likes to put other cousins “under the blanket”

Who is Andrew

200

This carol was originally written in German as “Stille Nacht”


What is Silent Night

200

This dish is often considered the national dish of the Philippines

What is Adobo

200

In the United States, children often call Santa Claus by this affectionate two-word nickname


Who is Kris Kringle

200

This adult says they need a nap after 5 minutes

Who is Carol

300

This cousin isn’t a big fan of playing games at family gatherings

Who is Camille

300

This carol’s original 19th-century title was “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”


What is Twas the Night Before Christmas

300

This sea separates the Philippines from Vietnam


What is the South China Sea/ West Philippine Sea

300

In parts of Spain and Latin America, this name—meaning “Father Christmas”—is used for Santa


Who is Papa Noel

300

This adult once got so hungover that he couldn’t cook Thanksgiving lunch

Who is Tom

400

These two cousins once tried to drown another cousin in a hot tub

Who are Will and Andrew

400

This English carol asks listeners to repeat the phrase “Come and behold Him.”


What is O Come, All Ye Faithful

400

This battle in 1521 led to the death of Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines


What is the Battle of Mactan

400

This Dutch name for Santa Claus is where the modern English name “Santa Claus” originated


Who is Sinterklass

400
This adult once got so drunk that he found himself on the neighbors swing

Who is Peter

500

This cousin once got in trouble for recording a conversation they shouldn’t have and sending it to the wrong person

Who is Will

500

This carol includes the line, “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.”


What is O Little Town of Bethlehem

500

This volcano is famous for its nearly perfect cone shape


What is Mayon Volcano

500

In France, kids call Santa this name that means “Father Christmas


Who is Pere Noel

500

This adult is missing almost all of their teeth

Who is Grandma

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