The Biblical Christmas Story
Jesus was born in a what?
Manger/Stable
Rudolph's nose is what color?
Red
Who wrote the song “All I want for Christmas is you?”
Mariah Carey
What Jewish Holiday lasts 8 days and involves lighting a candle each day?
Hanukkah
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a _ _ _ _ _"
mouse
Who were the parents of Jesus?
What does the Burgermeister Meisterburger outlaw in “Santa Claus is comin to town"?
Toys
What 60s pop/surf rock band wrote “Little Saint Nick”?
The Beach Boys
What Asian holiday represents the end of winter and the beginning of spring and is celebrated between January 21st and February 20 (varies each year)?
Chinese New Year
What happens to the Grinch’s heart at the end of “How the Grinch stole Christmas”?
His heart grew three sizes
Who did the angels first appear to to tell of Jesus’s birth?
Shepherds
Most Rankin/Bass Holiday specials use what style of animation?
Stop motion
What former member of “The Beatles” wrote “Wonderful Christmastime”?
Paul Mcartney
Saint _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Day celebrates the real life “Santa Clause” and falls on the 6th of December
Saint Nicholas Day
What did the wise men bring Jesus in “The best Christmas Pageant Ever?”
A ham
What 3 gifts do the wise men give to Jesus?
gold, frankincense and myrrh
What two characters control the weather in “The Year Without a Santa Claus”?
Heat Miser and Snow Miser
What comedy/parody musician wrote the songs “The night Santa went crazy” and “Christmas at ground zero”?
“Weird Al” Yankovic
_ _ _ _ _ _ Day is celebrated the day after Christmas in countries like Canada and Ireland.
Boxing Day
What does the main character ask for from Santa in “The Polar Express”?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh
In what year was Jesus born? (Hint: NOT 0 CE/AD, but close)
4/5/6 BC/BCE
How many Christmas/holiday specials has Rankin/Bass produced? (Hint: ＞10,＜20)
17/18/19
What folk/country singer teamed up with the Muppets to create the album and accompanying TV special “A Christmas Together”? (Hint: They also wrote “Take me home, country roads”)
John Denver
What African American Holiday celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture and lasts from December 26 to January 1?
Kwanzaa
How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dicken?
4 (The ghost of Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and The Ghost of Christmas yet to come/Christmas Future)