Christmas Movies
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his home from the “Wet Bandits.”
Home Alone
This song begins with the line, “You better watch out, you better not cry.”
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
This town is where Jesus was born, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.
Bethlehem
In Germany, children leave out their shoes for this gift-giver on Dec. 6.
Saint Nicholas
This company popularized the modern red-suited image of Santa Claus in a 1930s advertising campaign, unifying his appearance worldwide.
Coca-Cola
Jimmy has a heart valve made out of this type of metal.
Titanium
In Elf, Buddy says, "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is _____________________________."
Singing loud for all to hear
This Christmas song repeats the phrase “tidings of comfort and joy.”
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The angel Gabriel appeared to this woman to announce the birth of Jesus.
Mary
In Mexico, Las Posadas reenacts this biblical couple’s search for lodging.
Mary and Joseph
This 4th-century bishop from Myra became the historical inspiration for Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas
This youth leader had a pet chicken as a child that acted more like a dog.
Joanna
This 1964 stop-motion special features the title character teaming up with Hermey and Yukon Cornelius.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This famous carol includes the words “round yon virgin, mother and child.”
Silent Night
This prophet spoke of a virgin giving birth to a son called Immanuel.
Isaiah
In Australia, Christmas takes place during this season of the year because it is in the Southern Hemisphere.
Summer
This 19th-century poem, beginning with “’Twas the night before Christmas,” helped shape many modern ideas about Santa’s sleigh and reindeer.
A Visit from St. Nicholas
This youth leader used to barrel race horses and has been to 7 countries outside of the US.
Pastor Beth
In The Polar Express, the boy receives this item as the first gift of Christmas.
A silver bell
This carol includes the line, “Let every heart prepare Him room.“
Joy To The World
According to Matthew, the Holy Family fled to this country to escape Herod.
Egypt
In the United Kingdom, this dessert is traditionally served at Christmas dinner and often set on fire briefly.
Christmas Pudding
This country is widely credited with beginning the tradition of decorating Christmas trees as we know them today.
Germany
This youth leader's favorite animal is the manatee and skipped their sophomore year of high school.
Raistlin
In It’s a Wonderful Life, this guardian angel shows George Bailey what life would be like if he’d never been born.
Clarence
This song became the first Christmas song ever broadcast on radio in 1906. (Hint: Pastor Cash’s favorite Christmas song)
O Holy Night
This ruler ordered a census that caused Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus
Many Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January because they follow this calendar.
Julian Calendar
This English author’s 1843 novella played a major role in reviving and reshaping Christmas celebrations during the Victorian era.
Charles Dickens
(author of A Christmas Carol)
This youth leader built a motorized bicycle as a kid and got pulled over by the police for going too fast.
Aaron