THE 1ST CHRISTMAS
His Gospel tells of a rising “star from the East”
Who is Matthew?
Many celebrate by grilling meat on the “Barbie” in this country
In Australia?
22 million of these birds are consumed by Americans on Christmas Day
What are Turkeys?
By giving birth, she started the whole Christmas craze
Who is Mary?
Most include a baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, and some animals
What is a nativity set?
The type of clothes the baby was wrapped in
What are swaddling?
British holiday on Dec 26th
What is Boxing Day?
Ingredients include yolks, sugar, nutmeg, cream, and sometimes alcohol
What is Eggnog?
Name of a Christmas hit by Justin Bieber
What is Mistletoe?
Amusing and impractical gifts that are typically exchanged at an office party
What is a White Elephant Gift?
This was done to the Christ child when he was 8 days old
What is circumcision?
Joyeux Noel means Merry Christmas in this language
What is French?
Food carved by the Grinch for the Who Feast
What is the Roast Beast?
Hanukkah revolves around the lighting of this
What is a Menorah?
Character who is hidden throughout the house from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve to help Santa determine who is naughty or nice
What is Elf on the Shelf?
Defined as “a fragrant gum resin and used in perfumery, medicine, and incense in the Near East”
What is Myrrh?
A traditional Christmas feast in this Asian country is Kentucky Fried Chicken
Where is Japan?
Buddy the Elf pours this sweet sauce on his spaghetti
What is Maple Syrup?
First liturgy of Christmastide celebrated late on Christmas Eve
What is Midnight Mass?
Organization that runs the Red Christmas Kettle
What is The Salvation Army?
In this book Mary goes into labor at the trunk of a palm tree
What is the Quran?
Date Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
What is Jan 7th?
Originally baked at the end of harvest season and designed to be saved and eaten at the beginning of next harvest season; so they really were made to last forever
What is a Fruitcake?
1947 classic film set in New York City where Santa stands trial
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
NBA team that has played in the most Christmas Day games
Who are The New York Knicks?