Christmas Carols
“…you better watch out, you better not cry, ___.”
What is “you better not pout, I’m telling you why”?
This phrase is popularly used to describe Nigeria’s high-energy December party season.
What is Detty December?
In Home Alone, this city is where the McCallister family is traveling for Christmas.
What is Paris?
This color combination became dominant in modern Christmas imagery due to 19th-century advertising.
What are red and green?
The town Jesus was born in
What is Bethlehem?
“…dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, ___.”
What is “o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way”?
Unlike many Western countries, Christmas in Nigeria typically occurs during this season.
What is the dry season/harmattan?
In Elf, Buddy travels to New York City in search of this person.
Who is his father (Walter Hobbs)?
This holiday tradition marks the official start of the Christmas season in many Christian churches.
What is Advent?
The angel that announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds
Who is Gabriel?
“…Jack Frost nipping at your nose,___”
What is Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir?
During the Christmas season, Nigerian children often play with small fireworks commonly called this.
What are bangers?
In The Grinch, this holiday tradition ultimately softens the Grinch’s heart.
What is the Whos’ Christmas celebration / togetherness?
This plant is traditionally associated with Christmas but is toxic to humans and pets.
What is mistletoe?
The Roman emperor who ordered the census that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem
Who is Caesar Augustus?
“…round yon virgin, mother and child, ___.
What is “holy infant so tender and mild”?
Christianity—and Christmas—first took hold most strongly in this part of Nigeria before spreading inland.
What is the southern/coastal regions?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, this guardian angel is sent to help George Bailey.
Who is Clarence?
This Latin phrase meaning “God with us” is commonly associated with the Christmas season.
What is Emmanuel?
The Jewish king ruling Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth
Who is Herod the Great?
“…the thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, ___.”
What is “for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn”?
This Yoruba Christmas song reassures listeners that Christmas will surely come, even after hardship.
What is “Kérésìmesì yìí máa dé”?
In A Christmas Story, this fragile-labeled item is shipped to the Parker family home.
What is a leg lamp?
This 4th-century bishop inspired the modern legend of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
Along with Matthew, this Gospel is the only one that records the birth of Jesus
What is Luke?