Jesus
Where was Jesus born? And what was he wrapped in?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem. (Matthew 1-2)
Luke 2:7 - "And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn."
What do children get from Santa if they’re on the “Naughty List”?
A lump of coal.
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
What sweet, edible house do people build and decorate at Christmas?
A gingerbread house.
What words follow “Silent Night” in the song?
Holy night
To what country did the family escape to after they were warned of the death threat to Jesus?
Matthew 2:14 - "And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt."
The tradition of kissing under this plant comes from European folklore, featuring white berries.
A Mistletoe.
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris.
What is most commonly served with pumpkin pie in the United States?
Whipped cream
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games.
What is the name of Jesus' cousin, born six months before him?
John (Matthew 1:36 - "And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barrren.")
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel.
What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
Which fruit is traditionally placed inside Christmas stockings?
Orange
What is the number one Christmas song of all time?
Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"
What ritual did Jesus go through when he was eight days old?
Luke 2:21 - "And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb."
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
In the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings.
How many pounds does the average person gain at Christmastime?
One to two pounds.
Which Christmas song was recorded by Jose Feliciano in 1970?
“Feliz Navidad”
Which Old Testament verse does Matthew 1:23 quote as a prophecy of Jesus's birth?
Matthew 1:23 - "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel."
Isaiah 7:14 - "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."
How long does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
15 years
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
According to the song, "The twelve days of Christmas," what did the lover give to them on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a-milking.