Christmas Through The Ages
The reason that Christmas is celebrated.
What is the birth of Jesus?
"Oh what fun it is to ride in a ________ open sleigh"
What is one-horse ?
A country that tracks Santa on NORAD the night before Christmas in anticipation of him delivering presents.
What is the USA?
A classic Christmas story by Charles Dickens about a cold-hearted boss who learns the true meaning of Christmas after receiving visits from three ghosts
What is A Christmas Carol?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive a partridge in a pear tree?
A legendary figure based off of a 4th century Christian bishop and patron saint of children, renowned for his secretive gift giving and generostiy. His image was solidified in the 19th century as Danish immigrants to America brought their traditions with them.
Who is Santa Claus?
"And may all your Christmases be _____."
What is white?
A traditionally British Christmas desert that has been featured in a movie and a carol, and served cold.
What is figgy pudding or Christmas pudding or plum pudding?
A movie that stars Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart, set in New York City
What is Elf?
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive two turtle doves?
A phrase that was popularized by a widely circulated book by Charles Dickens that emphasized the kind-heartedness associated with the holiday, and coincided with a resurgence of traditional rituals and observances following the rise of Anglo-Catholicism.
What is "Merry Christmas?"
"I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a ___ of _____"
What is a cup of cheer?
The name of the traditional German Christmas marketplace
What is a Christkindlesmarkt?
A 1990 Christmas movie set in Chicago sees a young boy have to fight off a pair of incompetent invaders without any help, featuring Joe Pesci
What is Home Alone?
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive five golden rings
In 1914 during World War 1, both sides of the conflict engaged in an act that would become part of the larger Christmas mythology, symbolizing kindness and forgiving during this period.
What was the Christmas Truce?
"As they shouted out with glee (With glee!)
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
____________________!"
What is You'll go down in history?
A country that celebrates Christmas from December 12 to January 6, with celebrations relating to the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of the country in question.
What is Mexico?
A heartwarming Christmas movie about George Bailey and Mary Hatch in the fictional town of Bedford Falls, as the community bands together against corporate consolidation.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive twelve drummers drumming?
An ancient Roman holiday that had a large influence on the customs now associated with Christmas, popular into the 4th century before being merged with Christian celebrations.
What is Saturnalia?
"Shepherds quake at the sight
__________________________
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born"
What is Glories stream from heaven afar?
The Danish tradition to put out a wooden clog in anticipation of Christmas, to be filled with sweets or presents.
What is the Sinterklaas Festival?
An iconic Christmas movie that takes place in Los Angeles, California, that features Alan Rickman who plays a German man visiting for the holidays with friends
What is Die Hard?
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive nine ladies dancing?