Christmas Movies
In The Polar Express, the conductor stamps the children's tickets with one word. What is that word?
What is "Believe"?
The tradition of hanging stockings or socks comes from the stories of this real-life Christian bishop from Turkey.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
What is the name of the angel who was sent by God to tell Mary she would have a baby?
Who is Gabriel?
What is the value of
3 + 4 x 2 ?
What is 11?
3 + (4 x 2) = 3 + 8 = 11
Question: Identify the pattern: "The snow fell quickly and silently outside the window."
What is S-V-I (Subject-Verb-Intransitive)?
What is the name of the little girl who convinces the Grinch to change his mind in the animated movie?
Who is Cindy Lou Who?
Santa Claus is said to live and work at the North Pole, but he is also traditionally associated with this northern country where the capital is Helsinki.
What is Finland?
When Joseph and Mary presented Jesus at the Temple, this righteous and devout man was told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah.
Who is Simeon (Peter)? Luke 2:26
Question: What is the value of
2^2 + 5 x 3?
What is 19?
3 + (4 x 2) = 3 + 8 = 11
Question: Identify the pattern: "The children unwrapped their presents this morning."
What is S-V-T (Subject-Verb-Transitive)?
unwrapped is an action verb followed by the Direct Object, presents.
In A Christmas Story, what is the name of the department store Santa Claus works at, where Ralphie goes to tell him what he wants?
What is Higgbee's?
The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree started in this European country
What is Germany?
The angels told the shepherds that they would find the baby in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes, in the city of David. What is the other name for the city of David?
What is Bethlehem?
Question: What is the value of
10/2 + 3^2?
What is 14?
(10/2) + 9 = 5 + 9 = 14
Question: Identify the pattern: "The gingerbread cookies smell absolutely delicious."
What is S-V-PA (Subject-Verb-Predicate Adjective)?
smell is a linking verb followed by the Predicate Adjective, delicious, which describes the cookies (subject).
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, what famous landmark does Kevin first run into the Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv?
What is The Plaza Hotel (or Central Park is also an acceptable close answer)?
What is the name of the winter holiday that Jewish people celebrate, which means "Dedication" and lasts for eight nights?
What is Hanukkah (or Chanukah)?
King Herod ordered all male babies in Bethlehem under this specific age to be killed, based on the Wise Men's information
What is two years old (or two years and under)?
Question: What is the value of
12 x 3/ 4 + 7?
What is 16?
(12 x 3) /4 + 7
= 36/4 + 7
= 9 + 7 = 16
Question: Identify the pattern: "My favorite movie is A Christmas Story."
What is S-V-PN (Subject-Verb-Predicate Nominative)?
is is a linking verb followed by the Predicate Nominative, Christmas Story, which renames the movie (subject).
In the movie Elf, what is the name of Buddy's younger, human half-brother who eventually starts to believe in Santa?
Who is Michael?
The tradition of the $12$ days of Christmas starts on Christmas Day and ends on this date in January, also known as the Day of the Three Kings.
What is January 6th (or Epiphany)?
Mary quotes from the Old Testament song of this woman, the mother of the prophet Samuel, in her song of praise called the Magnificat
Who is Hannah? Luke 1: 46-55
Question: What is the value of
20/5 x 2 + 4^2?
What is 24?
(20/5) x 2 + 16
= 4 x 2 + 16
= 8 + 16 = 24
Question: Identify the pattern: "The post office delivered letters and packages to Santa."
What is S-V-T (Subject-Verb-Transitive)?
delivered is an action verb followed by the Compound Direct Object, letters and packages.