christmas books/movies/songs
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song?”
“Me, I want a Hula Hoop!”
Based off a Dutch tradition, what two food items should be left for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
Which city did Mary and Joseph travel to for the census?
Bethlehem.
Where does the ball drop at midnight in New York City to ring in the New Year
Times Square
Which ocean is off the California coast?
The Pacific
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
In Japan, it has become a popular tradition to eat what American fast food on Christmas?
KFC
Who appeared to tell Mary that she was with child?
The angel Gabriel.
What parade is considered a New Year Day tradition (hint...its in Pasadena,CA)
Tournament of Roses parade
Solid, liquid, or gas – which one does sound travel fastest through?
Soild
Which Christmas hymn’s second verse begins with “O sing, choirs of angels”?
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of this King
King Herod
What event was taking place in 1942 and 1943 that the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball not drop?
World War II
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
In what movie is the phrase "Merry Christmas, you filthy animal!”
Home Alone 1 & 2
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
This is how many angels spoke to the shepherds?
What is one? A semi-trick question because verses 13-14 record what the angel company said as they praised God together. However, only one angel spoke directly to the shepherds.(Luke 2:10)
What does "auld lang syne" mean?
Auld Lang Syne," which means "times gone by," is an extremely old Scottish song that was first written down in the 1700s.
The Beach Boys gave us a 1988 number one hit named after which fictional place “off the Florida Keys”?
Kokomo
How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded Christmas classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?
13 years old
What country is the Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?
Mexico
Who was the prophet that foretold a virgin shall give birth to a son called Immanuel?
Prophet Isaiah.
The Dutch believe eating what on New Year’s Day will bring good luck?
Donuts
"Silent Night" (German: "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht") is a popular Christmas carol, composed in 1818 - in which country
Austria