Elvis Presley sings about this kind of Christmas.
What is a Blue Christmas?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
Kiss under the mistletoe 😘
Name the food:
A rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk and whipped egg white (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name). A distilled spirit such as brandy, rum, whiskey, or bourbon is often a key ingredient.
Eggnog
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
What two items traditionally appear on top of Christmas trees?
Star 🌟 & Angel 👼
Name the movie & actor based on the description:
An oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
Will Ferrell in "Elf"
First group to give the 4 key spice ingredients in this food:
Cinnamon
Ginger
Nutmeg
Cloves
Which song & artist tops Billboard's list of the 100 greatest holiday songs of all time?
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
Figgy pudding
Santa's real name is this.
Kris Kringle
The movie "White Christmas" takes place in this state.
What is Vermont?
Name the Food & Country:
Like a hybrid between fruitcake and sweet bread, this food is a brioche stuffed with candied citrus, raisins and almonds. It’s generally given as a gift at Christmas time and served sliced, toasted or dunked into milk or coffee.
Panettone, Italy
The name of the satan-like creature in mythology that scares and punishes naughty children during the holiday season.
Krampus
First group to complete and sing out the lyrics:
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell _____
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells _____
Snowin' and blowin' up _____ of fun
Now the jingle ____ has begun
What a ______ time, it's the right time
To ____ the night away
Jingle bell time is a ____ time
To go glidin' in a ___-_____ _______
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
This soda company was the first to use Santa Claus in an advertisement.
Coca-Cola?
First group to name the following movie titles based on the images:
The Polar Express
The Grinch Stole Christmas
Home Alone
Jack Frost
A Christmas Carol
Name the food based on the emojis:
🎄 + 🪵 + 🥚 + 🍰 + 🇫🇷 + 🍫
Buche de Noel or (Yule Log Cake)
First Group to give 5 other names for "Santa"
Saint Nicholas
Father Christmas
Kris Kringle
Der Weihnachtsmann
Père Noël
Papá Noel
Samichlaus
Sinterklaas
(Other names possible)
List the gifts from the song, "12 days of Christmas" in order.
Day 1: Partridge in a pear tree
Day 2: 2 turtle doves
Day 3: 3 French hens
Day 4: 4 calling birds
Day 5: 5 golden rings
Day 6: 6 geese a-laying
Day 7: 7 swans a-swimming
Day 8: 8 maids a milking
Day 9: 9 ladies dancing
Day. 10: 10 lords a-leaping
Day 11: 11 pipers piping
Day 12: 12 drummers drumming
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas & making gingerbread houses began in this European country.
Germany
This Christmas movie has been played more than any other.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
Name the country based on the description:
While Christmas is not an official holiday there, many people will celebrate by waiting in a line stretching around the block at their local KFC.
Why? Because in this country, KFC serves “Christmas Chicken” on December 25. The tradition has its roots in a successful ad campaign that KFC launched in 1974, so successful that people are still enjoying the festive dinner of chicken, wine, cake, and even bubbly at the fast-food joint.
Japan
Cindy's favorite holiday drink & activity.
She loves drinking and visiting the Christmas Market