Christmas Trivia
In the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," what type of pudding is called for?
Figgy Pudding
Children traditionally hang these by the chimney with care.
Stockings?
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
Who informed Mary that she was going to give birth to a son?
Angel Gabriel
When Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant, what did he plan to do?
Secretly end the upcoming marriage
Why did Mary and Joseph have to travel to Bethlehem?
The census
True of False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False: It's closer to one pound.
Should you meet another person beneath this plant, the rule is you must kiss. What is it?
Mistletoe
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem from this city, where they both lived.
Nazareth
Herod
Why did Mary and Joseph leave Bethlehem sometime after Jesus was born?
An angel told Joseph in a dream to go to Egypt.
Who is Jesus' cousin who was born just before him?
John the Baptist
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers Piping
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
Which town was Joseph originally from?
Bethlehem
What were the names of the 3 Wise Men?
The Bible does not say
What is the meaning of Emmanuel?
God with us
What are the 3 gifts the wise men gave Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Are Santa's reindeer male or female?
Female
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What town did the wise men meet Herod in?
Jerusalem
Who is the man that issued the decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman Empire?
Caesar Augustus
Who was the first to hear of Christ's birth?
Shepherds
Who did Herod consult to find where the "Christ" should be born?
The chief priests and scribes
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate which holiday?
Thanksgiving
What country has a tradition of eating KFC on Christmas Day?
Japan
The wise men came from which direction?
East
Who is the prophet that foretold a virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son that shall be called Emmanuel?
Isaiah
What are the 2 Gospels that narrate the birth of Jesus?
Matthew and Luke
What animal did Mary ride to get to Bethlehem?
The Bible does not say
What word for Christmas or a Christmas carol was borrowed from French?
Noel
What do Germans and other Scandinavian countries leave out for St. Nickolas?
Shoes
What is the approximate number of miles that Joseph and Mary traveled to the census?
80
Who is the prophet who foretold that a Savior would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
How old was Jesus when the wise men finally arrived?
2
Herod was troubled when the wise men asked him a certain question. Who else was troubled with him?
All of Jerusalem