Bible x Christmas
This prophet foretold that the messianic ruler of Israel will be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
This country holds the first formally recorded celebration of Christmas, during the reign of Emperor Constantine.
What is Rome?
Mariah Carey released this best-selling Christmas hit in 1994.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
The title given to the prayer / song / hymn of Mary in Luke's infancy narrative.
What is The Magnificat?
This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition by the 16th century, when sources record devout Christians bringing decorated trees into their homes.
What is Germany?
The protagonist in Dr Seuss' 1957 children's Christmas book.
Who is The Grinch?
This emperor conducted a census that brought Joseph out of Nazareth to be registered with Mary, according to Luke's gospel.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
This song was first performed in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, Austria, on a guitar because the church organ was broken.
What is "Silent Night"?
The title of a novel about a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge who transforms his miserly ways after four ghostly visits one Christmas Eve.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
The number of dreams that Joseph receives in Matthew 1-2.
What is Four?
Around 350 AD, this pope was stated to have declared December 25 as the official date of the birth of Jesus.
Who is Pope Julius I?
The highest grossing Christmas film that made over 500 million US dollars.
What is "The Grinch"?
This word, translated from the Greek κατάλυμα (katalyma), only appears in the Bible in Luke's account of the birth of Jesus, Mark 14:14, and Luke 22:11.
What is "inn" or "guest room"?
This ancient Roman holiday held in December that included feasting, merrymaking, and gift-giving, is said to have influenced some of the customs associated with Christmas.
What is Saturnalia?
The composer of the score for the 1993 movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and the singing voice of its protagonist Jack Skellington.
Who is Danny Elfman?