Advent
Which women did the Angel Gabriel appear to?
Mary
How did Mary and Joseph travel to Jesus’ birthplace?
On a donkey
Name the song: “It doesn’t show signs of stopping, so I’ve brought some corn for popping”
Let it snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
What story features ghosts and Scrooge?
A Christmas Carol
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy Canes
What is the color and word that represents the third candle in advent?
Pink, Joy
What town was Jesus born in?
Nazareth
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, what gift was given on the fifth day?
Gold rings
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
What is the official Christmas flower in North America?
The Poinsettia
What color does the priest wear on Gaudete Sunday?
Rose/Pink
What did the visitors follow to find baby Jesus?
A star
What carol asks for “figgy pudding”?
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)
What are the names of all of Santa’s Reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
What does the Latin word adventus mean?
Arrival or Coming
What were the three gifts brought by the Wise Men?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What was given on the seventh day in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
Swans
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairytale?
Hansel and Gretel
What is a popular drink available around Christmas time?
Eggnog
What does the circular shape of the wreath represent?
Eternity
Who were the first people to visit Jesus after his birth?
The Shepherds
Name the song that mentions Jack Frost "nipping at your nose" and "chestnuts roasting on an open fire."
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)
According to Guinness World Records, the tallest cut Christmas tree was about how many feet tall? Hint: In 20’s
200 (212 to be exact)
The first Christmas tree was decorated in which modern-day country?
Germany