Memorable Christmases
This famous American general crossed the Delaware River on Christmas day of 1776.
Who is George Washington?
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of this person born in Bethlehem.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Originally titled "Cantique de Noël", "O Holy Night" was written by a 19th century poet from this country.
"Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners ______"
What is "reconciled"?
This famous silent film actor, known for his peculiar style of mustache, died on Christmas day of 1977.
Who was Charlie Chaplin?
He is credited with helping to reinvigorate the popular celebration of Christmas in Victorian England, following the publication of his famous Christmas-themed novella.
Who is Charles Dickens?
What is England?
"Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with dawn of redeeming ______"
What is "grace"?
On Christmas day of 1868, this United States president issued an unconditional pardon for all Confederate veterans who fought in the American Civil War.
Who is Andrew Johnson?
According to ledge, this ecclesiastical figure brought three children back to life after they had been killed by an evil meat butcher.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
In 1818, the song "Silent Night" was first composed in its original language in this European country.
What is Austria?
"And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeers really know how to ______"
What is "fly"?
He resigned as the last president of the Soviet Union on Christmas day of 1991, the day before the Union officially dissolved.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?
According to Church tradition, the names of the three wisemen were Melchoir, Caspar and this.
Who Balthazar?
The modern lyrics of "O Tannenbaum" (or "O Christmas Tree, in English) was written by Ernst Anschutz, who hailed from this German city -- the same city where Johann Sebastian Bach lived and worked.
What is Leipzig?
"Haste, haste to bring him ______"
What is "laud"?
A slave revolt, referred to as the "Baptist War", commenced on Christmas day of 1831 in this British Caribbean colony.
What is Jamaica?
This English Parliamentarian from the 18th century is considered to be the inspiration for Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.
Who is John Elwes?
While the authorship of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" (originally "Adeste Fideles" in Latin) is disputed, some have attributed to John IV, the 17th-century king of this country.
What is Portugal?
"Fear not then, said the Angel
Let nothing you ______ "
What is "affright"?