Advent
How long is Advent?
Four weeks
St. Nicholas.
He was a third-century bishop who lived in what is now modern-day Turkey.
Where was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem.
What "came upon a midnight clear"?
"That glorious song of old"
What is the name of Ebeneezer Scrooge's deceased business partner?
Jacob Marley
He is now a tormented spirit, forced to wander the earth forevermore as punishment for his greedy, selfish, and uncaring attitude towards mankind.
Why are the Advent candles arranged in the shape of a circle?
Circles symbolize eternity
Where are letters to Santa sent?
The North Pole.
Even though opening another person's mail is illegal, an exception is made for letters to Santa, and approved individuals answer those letters.
According to the Bible, how did Mary and Joseph get to Bethlehem?
It doesn't say!
Although most modern depictions of the journey show Mary riding a donkey, the Bible doesn't actually say.
What did my true love give to me on the third day of Christmas?
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
Who tried to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville?
The Grinch.
He attempts to put an end to Christmas by stealing presents from Whoville on Christmas Eve. Despite his efforts, Whoville's inhabitants still celebrate the holiday, so the Grinch returns everything that he stole.
What are the meanings of the 4 candles on an Advent Wreath?
1. Hope 2. Faith 3. Joy 4. Peace
Where was mommy when she kissed Santa Claus?
Underneath the Mistletoe
What gifts did the Wise Men bring the baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
What was grandma drinking before she got run over by a reindeer?
She'd been drinking too much eggnog
and we begged her not to go
but she forgot her medication
and she staggered out the door into the snow.
What ornament is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas tree?
Angel
Angels usually appear on top of Christmas trees, representing their role in the holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus.
What is the meaning of the Hebrew word "Emmanuel"
God with us
How many times does Santa check his list?
Twice
He's making a list, he's checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty or nice.
Who was the king of Judea when Jesus was born?
Herod
After the birth of Jesus, some magi from the East visited Herod to inquire the whereabouts of "the one having been born king of the Jews", because they had seen his star in the east and wanted to pay him homage. Herod, as King of the Jews, was alarmed at the prospect of a "usurper".
Which is the first reindeer to be mentioned in "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer?
"You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. You know Comet and Cupid and Blitzen. But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all?"
What First Lady started the tradition of selecting a theme for the official White House Christmas Tree?
Jacqueline Kennedy
She began this tradition by decorating the Kennedy tree with ornamental toys, birds, angels and characters from the "Nutcracker Suite" ballet.
What does the word Advent mean?
Arrival or coming
In "A Visit From St. Nicholas" what is Santa Claus wearing?
Fur.
"He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot"
Where did Mary and Joseph go after leaving Bethlehem?
Egypt
The flight into Egypt is described in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:13-23). Soon after the visit by the Magi, who had learned that King Herod intended to kill the infants of that area, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream to tell him to flee to Egypt.
Who kept time with the little drummer boy?
The ox and the lamb.
What special zip code did the Canadian Post Office Create for Santa Claus?
H0H 0H0
"H0H 0H0" is the Canadian equivalent of Saint Nick's personal ZIP code, providing an easy way to funnel letters meant for Santa to a central location.