Christmas Carols
This carol famously includes the line “Glory to the new born King.”
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
In which town was Jesus born, according to the Nativity story?
What is Bethlehem?
Which animal is known for hibernating during the winter months?
What is the bear, bat, squirrel?
In this country, children celebrate Christmas by hiding shoes, and they are filled with candy or small gifts by Sinterklaas
What is the Netherlands?
This creature, often associated with Santa Claus, is known for pulling his sleigh through the night sky
What is reindeer?
This Christmas carol asks, “____ _____ __ ____, who laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?”
What is "What Child Is This"?
What three gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
What is the sport where competitors slide on ice using a heavy stone while others sweep the ice in front of it to guide its path?
What is curling?
In this European country, Christmas celebrations officially begin on Christmas Eve with a festive family dinner, followed by the opening of gifts
What is Germany?
This type of tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree and is known for its fragrant needles and triangular shape
What is fir tree?
This carol, based on Psalm 98, was written by Isaac Watts and is often sung joyously to celebrate Christ's birth.
What is Joy to the World?
Question: Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born?
What is, a census ordered by the Roman emperor?
The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, usually falls around which date in December?
What is December 21st or 22nd?
In this country, people celebrate Christmas by gathering around a Yule log and enjoying a traditional feast with family and friends
What is France?
This symbol of Christmas is hung above doorways or in the hallways
What is mistletoe?
This carol, also known as Adeste Fideles, was first written in Latin and calls for the faithful to come and worship the newborn King
What is O Come, All Ye Faithful?
Which two Gospels in the New Testament contain the Nativity story of Jesus’ birth?
What are the Gospels of Matthew and Luke?
Which lake in Canada, known for its crystal-clear waters, is famous for being a popular winter destination for ice fishing and winter sports?
What is Lake Louise?
In this Latin American country, Christmas is celebrated with a procession known as Las Posadas, which reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter
What is Mexico?
This red and white flower, known for its bright color, is often used to decorate homes during Christmas
What is poinsettia?
This carol tells the story of the three Wise Men or Magi who traveled to Bethlehem to bring gifts to the newborn Jesus
What is We ?Three Kings
Who were the two elderly figures who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented at the temple?
Who are Simeon and Anna?
Snowflakes are made of ice crystals that form around a tiny particle. What is the name of the process by which the crystals grow in the cold air?
What is deposition?
This Scandinavian country celebrates Christmas Eve with a meal of rice porridge and gifts brought by "Jul Tomte," a gnome-like figure
What is Sweden?
This brightly lit decoration, often seen hanging outside houses, represents the star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem
What is the Star of Bethlehem?