Winter Holiday History
Who is the beloved character “Santa Clause” loosely based off of?
Saint Nicholas of Myra aka Saint Nick
What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?
Oranges
Where were Mary and Joseph going to be registered?
Bethleham
In the song "We wish you a Merry Christmas" what does the singer demand to be brought
Figgy Pudding
What do children in the Netherlands set out on Christmas Eve instead of stockings?
Wooden shoes
What event does the Jewish holiday Hanukkah stem from?
Maccabean Revolt
Where, besides the mantle, is a common place to hang one's Christmas stocking?
On the bed post
Where did Mary treasure the events that happened?
In her heart
What classic cake in a tin is commonly gifted at Christmas time?
Fruit cake
What purpose did ancient peoples believe the evergreen trees served that caused them to decorate their homes with them?
Keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness Or victory over death/everlasting life
In "The Night Before Christmas" with what are the stockings hung by?
Care
Who was governor of Syria at the time of Christ's birth?
Quirinius
Where were the festivals of Yule celebrated originally?
Scandinavia
According to legend, what did Saint Nicholas throw into the 3 girl's stockings?
Gold coins
What was the name of the prophet at the temple who met Christ
Anna
Name one of the first cultures to use green plants as decoration during winter festivals?
Rome, Scandinavia, Egypt
According to legend, why did Saint Nicholas help the 3 girls?
Because their father was going to sell them into slavery to not starve to death
According to the Law, what was sacrificed to consecrate newborns?
A pair of doves or two young pigeons