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"Bah Humbug"
A Christmas Carol
Many use this as a way of counting down the days until Christmas
Advent Calendar
During the Roman Empire, Pagans celebrated Natalis Solis Invicti on December 25th. The Birthday of this god...
God of the Sun.
The wise men followed this to get to the Manger
Star of Bethlehem
he wrote "White Christmas" in 1942 for the movie "Holiday Inn".
Irving Berlin. Born Israel Baline. He and his family fled Russia due to Jewish persecutions. They arrived on Ellis Island in 1893 when he was just 5 years old.
"Merry Christmas ya filthy animal"
The Victorian Era made this tree topper popular after a picture of Queen Victoria's family next to their Christmas Tree.
Christians banned the pagans from hanging this because it was associated with fertility and good luck. Today it is customary to kiss under it at Christmas.
mistletoe
While sheep were present due to the shepherds, Christian writings popularized the Donkey and this Animal - images of them breathing on the baby to keep him warm.
Ox
This is said to be the last Iconic Christmas pop song to be written, appearing on the pop charts in 1994.
Mariah Carey - "All I want for Christmas is You". Surpassed Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and even Brenda Lee's 1958 hit.
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
In this Country, "Grandfather Frost" and "Snow Maiden" bring gifts for New Years eve, a more secular celebrated Holiday.
Russia
Originally created as a symbol of victory and honor with Greeks and Romans. It was then used by pagans as a decorative symbol of the winter solstice.
Wreaths! They are now more popular as modern Christmas door hangings.
Shepherds
This was composed in 1847 in France, based on a poem by Placide Cappeau. The first performance was at the Christmas Eve Mass in Roquemaure, France. The English version would come 8 years later in 1855.
Oh Holy Night
"You'll Shoot your eye out kid"
"A Christmas Story"
Before Angels and stars became the standard tree toppers, most used this figure....
Jesus
This Emperor was responsible for making Christianity the state religion. A decision that lead to blending Christianity with existing Polytheistic religions.
Constantine - The decisions assisted Christians to create their own customs at the end of December to coincide with the sun.
According to ancient Hebrew, Bethlehem is a combination of two words meaning this.
House of Bread.
Don't be fooled! This iconic Christmas song was written and composed by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne during a frightful heatwave in California.
Let it Snow. (July 1945)
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings"
It's a Wonderful Life
Eggnog originated in the 1400's from this country where it used to be called "Posset".
England - At the time it was a curdled mixture of hot milk with ale or wine, spices and eggs. It was a drink for the wealthy!
Dating back to Norse roots, this term is used for Ancient Germanic and Norse midwinter festivals.
Yule. Pagans still celebrate Yule as a significant time of reflection and new beginnings.
Ceasar August's census forced Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem because Joseph was a descendent of _______
King David
Richard B Smith, who wrote "Winter Wonderland", found his inspiration for the song from this place, his hometown in the Poconos.
Honesdale Pennsylvania. Richard B Smith was born in Honesdale in 1901, attended Honesdale School and died of Tuberculosis in 1935. The song was written in 1934.