At the Scene
These figures are usually included, though they never saw Jesus in the manger.
Who are the Magi?
In Japan, many people celebrate Christmas with this finger-lickin' good treat.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Omitting the apocryphal Rudolph, this is the canonical number of flying reindeer.
What is 8?
"He looks like a pink nightmare!"
What is A Christmas Story?
In this 1934 hit, a snowman is named "Parson Brown."
What is "Winter Wonderland"?
These animals aren't in the Gospels, but they're included because of their role in Isaiah 1.
What are the cow and the donkey?
In Catalonia, children beat this object with sticks to get candy and presents.
What is a log?
This demonic ogre threatens children in German-speaking Alpine countries.
What is the Krampus?
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
What is Elf?
This (probably) medieval carol is commonly known by its Latin title, "Adeste Fideles."
What is "O Come, All Ye Faithful"?
In Catalonia, the Caganer is in the background of a nativity scene, performing this action.
What is pooping?
Scandinavians decorate for Yule by making straw figures of this horned ruminant.
What is a goat?
While Santa handles most of the world, in Germany presents are brought by this person.
Who is the Christkind?
"Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal."
What is Home Alone?
This hymn was penned by Methodist founder Charles Wesley to "hail th'incarnate Deity."
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
This medieval Italian saint staged the first living nativity scene in 1223.
Who is Francis of Assisi?
In Ukraine, you may find these eight-legged arthropods hiding in the Christmas tree.
What is a spider?
Where was the original Saint Nicholas from?
What is Turkey?
(OR What is Myra? OR What is Asia Minor?)
"Now I have a machine gun. Ho Ho Ho"
What is Die Hard?
This medieval English carol mourns children murdered by "Herod the king, in his raging."
What is the Coventry Carol?
One of the Magi, this black king traditionally represents African Christianity.
Who is Balthazar?
In Oaxaca, Mexico, these root vegetables are carved as Christmas decorations.
What are radishes?
In Italy, this good witch shows up late for Christmas, bringing gifts in January.
Who is La Befana?
"All I want is what I have coming to me. All I want is my fair share!"
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
This Latin song by Spanish Roman Prudentius praises God the Son "evermore and evermore."
What is "Of the Father's Love Begotten?"