Holly Jolly History
Charles Dickens wrote this 1843 classic story, which helped revive Christmas spirit and traditions during the Victorian era.
What is a Christmas Carol?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof?
The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.
What is a mouse?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is three?
This baby, who leaped in his mother’s womb when Mary visited, would grow up to prepare the way for Jesus.
Who is John the Baptist?
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is ten?
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
The other reindeer would not let Rudolph join in any of these activities.
What are reindeer games?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is an old silk hat?
This one of Jesus's earthly parents was directly descended from the line of David.
Who is Mary?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
The English also refer to Santa Claus as "________ Christmas."
What is Father Christmas?
This Christmas carol tells us to “sleep in heavenly peace.”
What is "Silent Night"?
In this movie, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is It's A Wonderful Life?
Mary and Joseph traveled from this hometown to be registered in the census.
What is Nazareth?
This is the family name of Tiny Tim and his father Bob in Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
What is Cratchit?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany?
Penned by composer Irving Berlin, this song is the best-selling single of all time, with over 50 million copies sold.
What is "White Christmas"?
The movie _______, featuring a happy elf/human from the North Pole, was released in _______. (Hint: it's the same year Miss Purifoy was born.)
What is Elf, 2003?
This prophet wrote, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Who is Isaiah?
In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
What is a dentist?