Christmas Movies/TV Specials
In The Polar Express movie, what word does the conductor punch into the ticket of "the young man with all the questions"?
What is BELIEVE
On Dec. 24, 1943 this U.S. general was appointed Supreme Allied Commander
In the KJV, Joseph & Mary were in Bethlehem to pay these, according to "a decree from Caesar Augustus"
What are taxes
According to the U. S. D. A., 165 degrees is the minimal internal temperature for safely cooking this food
What is turkey
Through digital magic, Carrie Underwood sings "I'll Be Home For Christmas" with this late king of rock & roll
Who is Elvis Presley
This is the name of the head elf in the Santa Clause movie franchise
What is Bernard
Destroying more than 35,000 volumes, a fire devastated this location in Washington, D.C. on Christmas Eve 1851
What is the Library of Congress
Among the gifts of the magi were these 2 gum resins
What are frankincense and myrrh
In "A Christmas Carol", the Cratchit family has this bird, stuffed, for Christmas dinner
What is a goose
Darius Rucker & Sheryl Crow are among the pairs who have recorded this chilly duet that begins, "I really can't stay"
What is Baby It's Cold Outside
Instead of getting "a lot of stupid toys", what is it that Lucy wants for Christmas?
What is real estate
Christmas Island in the Pacific gets its name from its Christmas Eve 1777 discovery by this British explorer
What is (Captain) Cook
Soon after Jesus' birth, the family traveled to Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice & returned to this Galilee city
What is Nazareth
Hey, y'all--Paula Dean makes a very easy version of this classic Christmas gift with pecans, dates, cherries &, of course, 1/2 a cup of good old-fashioned bourbon
What is fruitcake
DAILY DOUBLE
In a classic but odd pairing, Bing Crosby crooned a medley of this carol & "Peace On Earth" with David Bowie
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the name that Buddy the Elf calls himself in the movie Elf
The War of 1812 was officially ended by the signing of this treaty on Dec. 24, 1814
What is the Treaty of Ghent
In Luke 2 an angel announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds, saying, "I bring you good tidings of" this (but no "comfort")
What is joy
In "We Wish You A Merry Christmas", carolers demand this & won't go until they get some
What is figgy pudding
Justin Bieber joined this singer for a superfestive version of her "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Who is Mariah Carey
This is the first thing that the Grinch steals when he comes down the chimney
What are stockings
Held on spying charges by this nation, the crew of the USS Pueblo returned to the U.S. for Christmas 1968
What is North Korea
Isaiah wrote, "Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name" this, meaning "God with us"
What is Immanuel
Fit for a king, a favorite touch on Christmas cookies is this type of icing that hardens to a smooth finish
What is royal icing
Good grief! Sarah McLachlan & Diana Krall dueted on this song 1st heard in "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
What is Christmas Time is Here