Jesus's Birthday
what was the angel's name that appeared to Mary to announce Jesus"s birth?
Gabriel
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters traveling when they accidentally leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
"Wonderful Christmastime" was written and performed by which artist?
Paul McCartney
The most expensive Christmas tree ever decorated was how much?
$11 million
in 2010, a tree in Abu Dhabi, decorated a tree with diamonds, pearls, and gold
On August 4th, Maddie and Noah went to see what band in Concert?
Men I Trust
According to the Gospel go Matthew, who visited Jesus after his birth and what gifts did they bring?
The Magi (three wise men) and they brought gold, frankincense and myrrh
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, what is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
what language was Silent Night originally written in?
German
which country briefly banned Christmas celebrations in the 1600s?
England - under Oliver Cromwell
On Sunday November 2nd, Dad was put in the hospital for what reason?
For Dad's heart and a catheter
which Roman emperor ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
In Jingle All The Way, what toy is Howard trying to buy for his son?
Turbo Man
what was the first Christmas song ever written specifically for a movie?
White Christmas
What Roman Emperor officially declared December 25 as the date for celebrating the birth of Christ in the Roman Empire?
Emperor Constantine the Great
Name one cousin that had a wedding this year and their spouses name
David - Niam David (Pencidas Thao)
Duasone - AJ Sheikh
Power - Clarissa
Christian- Faith
Lashia - Chou Tsab
According to tradition, how many days after birth was Jesus circumcised?
8 days after birth
in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what does Clark Griswold's boss give him as a Christmas bonus?
a membership to a Jelly of the Month Club
The song Jingle Bells was originally written for which holiday?
Thanksgiving
In Victorian England, what Christmas tradition was fueled by the publication of the Illustrated London News in 1848?
Decorating indoor Christmas trees
On February 28th, Jonah finished his swimming career at his Swimming League event. What was his last event, and what was his time?
Mens 100 Yard Breastroke, 1:25:80
What book of the Bible does this verse come from: "But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah; for out no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel"
bonus: this verse is quoting another verse from the bible, what book is that verse from?
Matthew 2:6
bonus: the book of Micah
In The Polar Express, what exact word is written on the boys ticket that the conductor punches?
Believe
"Here Comes Santa Claus" was inspired by a parade in which U.S. state?
California
The first known artificial Christmas trees were made in Germany in the 19th century. What material were they primarily made from?
Dyed goose feathers
On May 23rd, Mom Dad and Maddie made a pitstop to DQ. What did Mom order?
small cherry dipped cone