They spread the news of Jesus' birth throughout Bethlehem.
Who are the shepherds?
"A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!"
What is "O Holy Night"?
This fruit was once a rare and special treat often gifted at Christmas time.
What is an orange?
This gift is given on the last of the twelve days of Christmas.
What are 12 drummers drumming?
What is Spanish?
This angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
"In the meadow we could build a snowman.
And pretend that he is Parson Brown."
Some families hide an ornament shaped like this food in there tree every year.
What is a pickle?
This date marks the first of the twelve day of Christmas.
What is December 25th?
Buon Natale!
What is Italian?
When the Magi told this king about the star they had seen, he asked the chief priests to tell him where the Messiah was to be born.
Who is Herod?
"Haul out the holly
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Fill up the stocking
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now..."
What is "We Need a Little Christmas"?
In the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" the singers ask for this to be brought to them.
What is figgy pudding?
On the fourth day of Christmas, the four calling birds are said to symbolize these four books of the New Testament or the four men who wrote them.
What are the gospels or the evangelists?
Joyeux Noel!
What is French?
He was the cousin of Jesus who preached about the coming of the Messiah in the Judea.
Who is John the Baptist?
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos"
What is "The Christmas Song"?
Many of us may enjoy a ham for Christmas dinner, but this roasted bird is a more traditional meal especially in Europe.
What is a goose?
The "12 Days of Christmas" originated as a game of memory and forfeits which is played in this popular Christmas story by Charles Dickens.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
Mele Kalikimaka!
What is Hawaiian?
This Old Testament figure prophesied that "a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel".
Who is Isaiah?
"Brightly shone the moon that night
Though the frost was cruel
When a poor man came in sight
Gathering winter fuel"
What is "Good King Wenceslas"?
A "pomander", shown here, is orange studded with this fragrant spice, and is not meant for eating, just for smelling.
What are cloves?
The 12 Days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and end on the Epiphany which is a celebration of this event.
What is the visit from the three magi/kings/wisemen?
Nollaig Shona!
What is Irish/Gaelic?