Traditions
The popular Christmas tradition introduced to Britain by Prince Albert in the 19th century came from Germany. It can get rather messy.
A magical hat
2
Red
A period of preparation leading up to Christmas.
Advent
Name one of the two festive birds found on the dinner table during a typical Christmas in the late 19th century.
Turkey or Goose
Alvin wants this in "The Chipmunk Song"
A hula hoop
The ruler that ordered a survey during the time of Jesus' birth that caused Joseph to take the family to Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus
Eternal Life/Evergreen Tree
Green
A nine day prayer said to a specific saint
Novena
The exchange of items between friends became popular in 19th century England because more people had a disposable income.
Christmas gifts or gift giving
The singer tells the audience to have a cup of this beverage in “A Holly Jolly Christmas”.
Cheer
And the angel said to them..."for you is born this day in the city of ______ a Savior who is Christ the Lord."
David
Purity/Peace
White
A traditional Christmas Mass also known as the "Angels' Mass"
Midnight Mass
Improvements to the chromolithographic printing process made buying and sending these affordable for everyone.
The most published Christmas hymn.
Joy to the World
The traditional names of the Three Wise Men: Melchior, Caspar and _________.
Balthazar
King of Kings
Purple
Another name for a nativity which originated from St Francis of Assisi
Creche
The time in England from 1837 to 1901 was named for this monarch. All of the traditions mentioned in this category were celebrated during her reign.
The word is used for “family” in the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”.
Kin
Two of the five women named in the Genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba (the wife of Uriah) and Mary
The combination of 3 Advent candle and the joy of Christmas.
Rose
Las Posadas