Bible
In the book of Matthew, who told Joseph that the baby was to be called Jesus?
(a) An angel
(b) Mary
(c) The Magi
(b) Mary
(c) The Magi
(a) An angel
Matthew 1:20–21
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?
Answer: A Red Ryder BB gun
Which artist famously sings “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Answer: Mariah Carey
What plant is traditionally hung in doorways at Christmas and people kiss underneath it?
Answer: Mistletoe
Answer: Hot chocolate
#4 According to the Gospel of Matthew - the Wise Men saw the Star in the
(a) North
(b) East
(c) West
(b) East
Matthew 2:2
What animated Christmas movie features a train that travels to the North Pole?
Answer: The Polar Express
Which Christmas song begins with the lyrics, “You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen”?
Answer: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Which Christmas decoration is made from evergreens and is hung on doors to welcome guests?
Answer: Wreath
Answer: December, 1933
What age was Jesus when His parents lost Him on a trip and then found Him in the temple?
(a) 12
(b) 13
(c) 14
(a) 12
Luke 2:42:
In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
Answer: Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Which Christmas carol includes the line “Fa la la la la, la la la la”?
Answer: Deck the Halls
Answer: Festivus
Answer: NORAD
(The North American Aerospace Defense Command)
How many times is the actual term "swaddling clothes" mentioned in the Bible?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 4
(b) 2
Luke 2:7 – “wrapped him in swaddling clothes…”
Luke 2:12 – “…wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Answer: Clarence
Which Christmas Carol brings us "Tidings of Comfort & Joy"?
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
What figure, often displayed during the holiday season, originated from the Italian tradition of La Befana?
The Christmas witch
Answer: Ulysses S. Grant
What was the name of the prophetess who approached Mary and Joseph in the temple and thanked God for the baby Jesus?
(a) Anna
(b) Julia
(c) Phoebe
(a) Anna
Luke 2:36–38.
In Home Alone, in what state is the McCallister family home that they leave Kevin behind?
Chicago
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving but became a Christmas classic?
Jingle Bells
Christmas classic that was originally written for Thanksgiving (or at least, a winter sleighing theme, not specifically Christmas) is "
Jingle Bells," first published as "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. While some sources claim it debuted at a Thanksgiving service, its origins are tied to winter sleigh races, and it became a Christmas staple later, with its title changing and lyrics adapted for winter holidays.
Answer: Krampus
Answer: Female.
(Male reindeer lose their antlers in November, while female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter. Most depictions of Santa’s reindeer show antlers, which means they are female)