Christmas Songs
Name that tune:
"He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good, for goodness sake!"
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Will Ferrell plays this lovable, funny elf in a movie by the same title
Buddy
This 8-day festival, celebrated by Jewish people around the world, is symbolic of the re-dedication of the Temple in 165 BC by the Maccabees after its desecration by the Syrians. It is marked by the successive kindling of eight lights.
Hanukkah
This is the small twig of green leaves and red berries commonly placed in doorways and that prompts couples to "kiss" while standing underneath
Mistletoe or Holly
In February 2022, this neighboring country was invaded by Putin's army, kicking off an ongoing war
Ukraine
Name that tune:
"Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum"
The Little Drummer Boy
This mean, green, Christmas-hating machine terrorizes WhoVille until his heart and mind are changed by Cindy Loo-Hoo
The Grinch
This week long celebration, native to the USA, runs from December 26-January 1 and honors African-American heritage and culture. It was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.
Kwanzaa
This small, wooden toy that spins is popular among Jewish children during Hanukkah
Dreidel
In May 2022 and NOT COVID-19, this virus scared the World Health Organization into emergency meetings to discuss outbreaks throughout the world
Monkeypox
Finish this lyric: "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me..."
"...a partridge in a pear tree."
Ralphie Parker is the main character of this movie, who is just DYING to receive a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle from Santa Claus. You might also know this film from its iconic lamp.
A Christmas Story
This December 26th holiday (largely celebrated by shopping) is observed in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and parts of Africa and Asia
Boxing Day
A Latin word meaning “coming;” the Christian season of expectant waiting and preparation beginning four Sundays before Christmas. Many people count down to the holiday with festive chocolate calendars made specifically for this purpose.
Advent
In June 2022, this team defeated the Boston Celtics to win the NBA Finals, making it their 4th championship in 8 years
Golden State Warriors
Insert the 3 missing words to "Frosty the Snowman":
"There must have been some magic in that (three words) they found, for when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around!"
Old Silk Hat
This family accidentally leaves their 8 year old son Kevin behind in Chicago as they travel to Paris one year for Christmas.
The MacCallister family
Otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, this is a holiday of Hindu origin and is widely celebrated throughout India. The five-day event takes place on the 15th day of the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar, which falls in October or November.
Diwali
This half-goat, half-demon character is of European folklore and he punishes misbehaving children during Christmas.
Krampus
In September 2022, this 96 year old Queen died, upsetting the UK and sparking funny memes across British-colonized nations
Elizabeth II
Name the famous recording artist whose song "All I Want for Christmas is You" can be heard constantly throughout the airwaves across America in December
Mariah Carey
This famous Hollywood actor plays 6 different roles in the popular holiday movie "The Polar Express"
Tom Hanks
This marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
Chinese New Year
This nine-branched candelabrum is used during Hanukkah, and is typically gold or silver in color.
Menorah
In December 2022, this WNBA player was released from a Russian labor camp after over 250 days of detention over possession of a small amount of marijuana
Brittney Griner