Biblical
Which Gospel does not contain Christ’s birth story?
Mark
From what century do Nutcracker dolls originate from, approximately?
17th Century
How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree?”
13
Max
What is the meaning of the name Jesus?
Saviour
Who was pregnant at the same time Mary was?
Elizabeth
In which month was Jesus likely born? (controversial, multiple acceptable answers)
September (April or May also accepted)
Name the song containing the following lyrics. “Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me.”
A Blue Christmas
What was the most watched Christmas movie in 2022 according to Statista?
Home Alone
How many miles (+/- 15 miles) did Mary and Joseph travel to reach Bethlehem?
90 miles [75, 105]
Who was Mary’s mom and dad?
Saints Anne and Joachim
What year was Christmas first formally celebrated on December 25th?
336 A.D.
Name the song containing the following lyrics. “Where nothing ever grows, no rain nor rivers flow.”
Do They Know Its Christmas Time
What does George promise to give Mary at the beginning of It's a Wonderful Life?
The Moon
To which country is the Poinsettia native?
Mexico
How many days after His birth was Jesus given his name?
8 Days
What was the determining factor for Christmas' date?
December 25th is 9 months after March 25th, which was traditionally the date of Jesus’ crucifixion, which was also believed to be his conception date.
Christians wanted to take over the winter solstice holiday and re-brand it.
According to Perry Como, what does the whole world need?
A Christmas Dream
What does Clark Griswold hope to buy with his big Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
A pool
Which Christmas word means Birth in Latin?
Noel
Balthasar, Melchior, Casper (Gaspar)
What are Christmas' pagan roots?
December 25th was in the middle of the Roman celebration for winter solstice (in their calendar, Dec 25 was the solstice), Saturnalia, honoring the god of agriculture, Saturn. Gifts and greenery were thematic and large feasts were shared, now part of Christmas celebrations.
Name the song that contains the following lyrics. “The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes.”
Away in a Manger
What is the name of the doe that Rudolph likes in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Clarice
In what century was the first written use of Xmas?
16th century