Christmas Carols
This Christmas carol asks, "What child is this, who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping?"
What Child Is This
This tradition involves opening a small gift or treat each day leading up to Christmas Day.
Advent Calendar
This spiced dessert is typically shaped like a man and decorated with icing, often associated with Christmas baking.
Gingerbread Man
He was the earthly father of Jesus.
Joseph
The longest river in the world.
The Nile
This carol begins with the line, "O holy night, the stars are brightly shining."
O Holy Night
On Christmas Eve, many Christians attend this special service to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Christmas Eve Service
This candy, shaped like a cane, is red and white and has a peppermint flavor.
Candy Cane
This woman was the mother of Jesus.
Mary
The number of bones in the adult human body.
206
"The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes."
Away in a Manger
This tradition involves children placing stockings by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
Hanging Christmas Stockings
This warm beverage, often spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg, is a traditional Christmas drink in many countries.
Eggnog
The town where Mary and Joseph traveled to.
Bethlehem
This Company was the first to use Santa Claus in their advertisements.
Coca-Cola
This Christmas song includes the line, "Peace on earth, goodwill to men."
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
In this country, children leave their shoes out on December 5th in hopes of receiving small gifts from St. Nicholas.
Netherlands
In many cultures, this food, typically eaten on Christmas Eve, is a main dish and can be made of fish or meat.
Christmas Eve Dinner
The shepherds were told by this heavenly host to go to Bethlehem and see the newborn Savior.
The Angels
The most spoken language worldwide.
Chinese
This carol features the line “God and sinners reconciled” and is often sung in churches on Christmas Eve.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
This famous Christmas tradition involves hiding a special ornament, usually a pickle, on the Christmas tree.
Christmas Pickle
In the UK, this Christmas dessert is traditionally made with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and often served with a sprig of holly.
Christmas Pudding
The Wise Men followed this celestial sign to find the newborn King.
The largest state in the U.S.
Alaska