Messenger and a Manger
This town, meaning "House of Bread," was the birthplace of Jesus.
What is Bethlehem?
What beloved cartoon character was ostracized for choosing a small, pathetic-looking tree?
Who is Charlie Brown?
This 4th-century Christian bishop from ancient Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) is the historical figure behind Santa Claus.
What is Saint Nicholas?
In the Disney movie Frozen, this is the name of Kristoff’s loyal, carrot-loving reindeer companion.
Who is Sven?
This is the one strict rule children must follow regarding their scout elf.
What is you must never touch the elf?
This Roman law caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem.
What was the Census/Decree of Caesar Augustus?
These original Christmas tree lights were a much more dangerous alternative to modern electric bulbs.
What are candles?
In early American depictions, St. Nicholas was shown with this type of hair, not the white beard of modern Santa
What is being bald?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and this red-nosed fellow make up the traditional nine.
Who is Rudolph?
Before a scout elf can start their mission and gain magic, they must be given this.
What is a name?
This angel appeared to the shepherds to announce Jesus' birth.
Who is an Angel (Gabriel)?
Developed in 19th-century Germany, the first artificial trees were made using the dyed-green parts of this bird.
What is a goose
Before the poem, he was depicted as a bishop, but the poem introduced the sleigh, reindeer, and his famous belly laugh, solidifying his link to this holiday figure.
What is Santa Claus
Because males usually shed theirs in early December, scientists suggest Santa's team must be female since they still have these on Christmas Eve.
What are antlers?
Every night, the elf flies back here to report on the children’s behavior to Santa.
What is the North Pole?
This ruler ordered the slaughter of male infants in Bethlehem.
Who is King Herod the Great?
In 2025, industry surveys found that a record 83% of U.S. households displaying a tree chose this type of tree for its convenience and durability.
What is an artificial tree?
Santas birth home
What is Patara, Lycia (now part of Turkey
This reindeer shares its name with the Roman god of desire and is a popular symbol for Valentine's Day.
What is Cupid?
This is the day the elf arrives to start its watch.
What is December 1st?
This prophetic book of the Old Testament foretold the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem.
What is Micah?
According to a popular Ukrainian legend, these insects decorated a poor family's tree with webs that turned into silver, supposedly originating the tinsel tradition.
What are spiders?
The famous 1823 poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," helped transform the bishop into the jolly figure we know today.
What is "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
Of the original eight, these are the only two whose names start with the letter "B."
Who are Blitzen and (trick question, only one)
If an elf is touched and loses their magic, this household staple can be sprinkled nearby to help them recover.
What is cinnamon?