Songs
This Spanish Christmas classic translates to "Merry Christmas" and was popularized by José Feliciano.
Feliz Navidad
Buddy the Elf's favorite thing to do in the 2003 Christmas comedy, Elf
Smile
This Turkish monk inspired the character of Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
You leave these out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
Milk and Cookies
This is the name of the angel who visits Mary and tells her she will have a child
Gabriel
This Christmas classic, performed by Nat King Cole, includes the line, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire."
The names of the two bandits in the 1990 comedy, Home Alone
Harry and Marv
The event that caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem
Census ordered by Caesar Augustus
This leafy decoration, hung in doorways, is said to bring good luck to those who kiss beneath it.
Mistletoe
This second group of men appears to Jesus after his birth
The Wise Men
This 1984 song tells the story of someone giving their heart to someone special, only to have it rejected.
Last Christmas
The 1954 Christmas musical that features multiple dance numbers, colorful costumes, and Bing Crosby as a lead actor
White Christmas
This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century
Germany
This object is placed on top of a Christmas tree to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem or an angel.
A Tree Topper
Commentators this is the first person to recognize that Jesus is the Christ
John the Baptist (As he leaped in his mother's womb)
Out of these listed Chirstmas songs, this one is the oldest: "The First Noel" "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" "O Holy Night" "Silent Night" "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
In the 2004 animated film, The Polar Express, this is what Santa gives to the young boy at the end of the movie.
A Jingle Bell
The Raman Empire first began to celevrate Christams under this emperor
In this country, it's customary to eat KFC for Christmas dinner, a tradition started by a 1970s marketing campaign.
Japan
This is the formal name of Mary's famous song of praise
The Magnificat
This carol, composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818, was first performed in Austria on Christmas Eve.
Silent Night
These are the names of Santa's 9 reindeer in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
The Roman holiday, dedicated to the Roman god Saturn, that inspired many of our Christmas traditions today.
Saturnalia
Beginning in the 16th century, poor British folk would sing a song to their neighbors to receieve this dessert.
Figgy pudding
The prophecy speaking about Jesus being born in Bethlehem is found in this book of the Bible
Micah (Micah 5:2)