movies
During what war does the film “White Christmas” take place?
This iconic Christmas song is the best selling single of all time
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Which Saint is attributed to being the inspiration for Santa Clause because of his reputation for silent gift giving and protection of the innocent?
St. Nicholas of Myra
This group of people is known for bringing an evergreen tree into their homes to symbolize the end of Winter and the coming of Spring
The Vikings
What OT book predicted that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem? (Cool kid points if you get the chapter and verse right as well)
Micah 5:2
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, how much money would it cost to get psychiatric help from Lucy?
5 cents
Widely regarded as one of (if not the) most popular Christmas song of all time, this song was written in just 15 minutes
All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
Which Roman Emperor is believed to have been responsible for placing Christmas on December 25th?
Constantine the Great
This country is known for their tradition of eating Kentucky Fried Chicken for their Christmas dinners
Japan
Who did Mary stay with for three months while she was pregnant?
Elizabeth
What is the name of the mayor of Sombertown in “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”?
Burgermeister Meisterburger
This popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas
Jingle Bells
Before the 1800s, the complete celebration of Christmas took how long?
12 days
This country is known for their establishment of a devil-like creature who punishes children for being bad while Santa gives gifts to children who are good
Austria
What reason does the angel give for requiring that the baby Christ be named Jesus?
“He will save the people from their sins.”
What is Buddy the elf named after in “Elf”?
His diapers brand label
During the Christmas Truce during World War 1, this song was sung in the trenches, as it was one of the only songs both the Germans and the Allies knew
Silent Night
Puritans
This country begins Christmas by putting on “Shepherd’s Plays” to re-enact the birth of Christ story - beginning with the journey of Mary and Joseph
Mexico
Who was reigning in Judea in the place of Herod that caused Joseph to take his family to Nazareth out of fear?
Archelaus (Matthew 2:22-23)
Which 2018 Netflix hit Christmas film is based on a Mark Twain novel
The Princess Switch
Written by St. Hilary of Poitiers between 310-367 AD, this hymn is believed to be the oldest Christmas Carol in the world
Jesus Refulsit Omnium (Jesus, Light of All the Nations)
This well-known man is commonly attributed to being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree - claiming to have put candles on the family tree after being entranced by the stars above him
Martin Luther
This country’s Christmas season begins in September and ends in January - making it of the longest in the world
The Philippines
How many total OT passages are directly referenced in the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) that relate to the birth of the Messiah? (Not counting passages about John the Baptist)
9. 4 in Matthew, 5 in Luke