The Reason for the Season
What were the gifts brought by the wise men?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
What item is traditionally hung on the mantel for Santa to fill?
Stockings
Who helps Santa by making toys?
Elves
What spice is commonly used to flavor gingerbread?
Ginger
In which country does Feliz Navidad originate?
Mexico
Who visited baby Jesus in the manger on the night of his birth?
Shepherds
What color are the berries on a holly plant?
Red
What reindeer has a glowing red nose?
Rudolph
What is the main ingredient in eggnog?
Milk or cream
What do people in Australia often do on Christmas Day because it’s summer?
Celebrate with barbecues or go to the beach
What lineage is Jesus connected to according to the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew?
The lineage of King David
What country introduced the first artificial Christmas tree?
Germany
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge's kind nephew?
Fred
In the UK, what dried fruit dessert is traditionally served on Christmas?
Christmas pudding
Which country celebrates Christmas with fireworks and paper lanterns during the Giant Lantern Festival?
The Philippines
In what book of the Bible is the prophecy of Jesus' virgin birth found?
Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14)
What is the name for the circular decoration made of evergreen branches often hung on doors?
Wreath
What is the name of the snowman in the classic Christmas song?
Frosty
What popular holiday drink is made with red wine, oranges and spices?
Mulled wine
In Japan, what American fast-food chain is a popular choice for Christmas dinner?
KFC
Where did Mary and Joseph flee to escape King Herod’s decree?
Egypt
What were early Christmas ornaments made of in the 1800s?
Glass or hand-carved wood
What character in The Nightmare Before Christmas tries to take over Christmas?
Jack Skellington
What meat was traditionally served as the centerpiece of a Victorian Christmas feast?
Goose
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Père Noël