Christmas According to the Bible
Which king order all the young children to be killed?
Herod
Christmas is not recognized as a holiday in Thailand because it's largely Buddhist, but this big man in red still makes a visit to the kids there.
Santa
Who is Santa Clause modeled after?
St. Nicholas
What should we deck the halls with?
Boughs of holly
Where can you find the Crosses and the Jennings every Christmas Eve?
At church for the Christmas Eve service
Which two gospels do not mention the birth of Christ?
Mark and John
Traditional Christmas music in Spain is called villancicos, and is often performed without music. What do we call this type of music?
A capella
Where did the tradition of giving presents come from?
St. Nicholas had a habit of giving people gifts in secret
According to "O Come, O Come Emmanuel", what is Israel doing?
Mourning in lonely exile
Do David and Hillary prefer to shop in the store or online?
Online!
Which Old Testament prophet had the most to say about the birth of Christ?
Isaiah
In Ecuador, many families participate in La Novena, an event that begins on December 16th. They get together each evening to pray, sing carols, and share food. How long does this event last?
Nine days
What day is St. Nicholas said to have died? Hint: In some countries people celebrate Christmas and the giving of gifts on this day
December 6th
According to one Christmas song, we need a little what?
Christmas
What tasty decoration do the Jennings make every year?
Gingerbread houses
Who was told that he would not die until he met the Savior?
Simeon
Christmas isn't really celebrated in this middle eastern country that borders both the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea because it is largely Muslim.
Turkey
In what country was Nicholas born?
A) Switzerland
B) Turkey
C) Iceland
B) Turkey
"I'll be Home for Christmas" was written from the perspective of a soldier serving in what war?
World War II
What tradition does the Cross family do EVERY year at Christmas time?
Send Christmas cards
When the shepherds went looking for Jesus, what was the sign they were told to look for?
A baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger (Luke 2:12)
In one province in Canada, the traditional Christmas meal is a stew made from what animal's feet?
Pigs feet
Which is another nickname for St. Nicholas?
A) The Wonderworker
B) The Giver
C) The Wise One
A) The Wonderworker
Who is the original singer of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?
Brenda Lee
The Jennings read the advent book "Christmas!", written by Natasha Metzler every year; who is the illustrator?
Brianna Siegrist