Christmas Songs
fill in the lyric "O Come all ___________ "
ye faithful
Name two items that are usually used by Jamaicans to preserve sorrel
pimento seeds and white rice
this thing is decorated and put up in many families homes
this traditional Christmas treat is shaped like an upside J and has red and white stripes
candy cane
Name the angel that appeared to Mary and spoke to her on behalf of God
Gabriel
fill in the lyric "Rudolph the red nose reindeer had a very __________ nose"
shiny
This band of masquerades would usually perform in the towns and streets at christmas time. This tradition was originated during the period of African chattel slavery
Junkanoo
On this day all left overs from Christmas day and unwanted gifts are packaged and given to the less fortunate
Boxing day
What is the traditional Christmas drink for Jamaicans?
Sorrel
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
fill in the lyric "Joy to the world _________"
the Lord is come
On Christmas Eve families look to take on the town in the night air. Walking, window shopping and enjoying the night's festivities. some persons may do their last minute purchasing of gifts and goodies for Christmas Day. What is this tradition called?
Grand Market
This holiday is usually celebrated one week after Christmas day
New Year's Day
Jamaican Christmas cake is also called _____________________
Jamaican fruit cake
Name the mode of transportation used by Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem
Donkey
fill in the lyric "deck the halls with boughs of ________"
holly
this flowering plant blossoms beautifully during the christmas season and is sometimes referred to as the "Christmas Flower". It bares beautiful bright red flowers and can be seen around christmas time being sold.
Poinsettia
How many wise men and shepherds visited baby Jesus in the manger?
three
_____________ rice and peas is a traditional Jamaican Christmas dish
gungo
Where was Jesus born?
a manger
fill in the lyric "jingle _________"
bells
This creature usually appears during Christmas time at nights in the country areas of Jamaica. They can be heard rolling from a mile away by their chains. Its eyes are red and glow like blazing fires.
rolling calf
True or false
Jesus was born on December 25th
false
This Christmas drink has the ingredients eggs, sugar, evaporated milk, white rum, nutmeg, vanilla
eggnog
For what reason did Mary Joseph have to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem?
to pay taxes