Christmas Trivia
When is the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord celebrated?
December 25th
"Keep the change, ya filthy animal"
Home Alone
When is Saint Nicholas' feast day?
December 6th
On the first day...
A partridge in a pear tree
What color vestment is worn during the season of Christmas?
White
"You'll shoot your eye out kid!"
A Christmas Story
What council, which produced the creed we say at Sunday Mass, did Saint Nicholas attend?
The Council of Nicaea
On the fifth day...
Five golden rings
When is the first day of the "12 days of Christmas"?
December 25th
"The four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup."
Elf
Legend has it, Saint Nicholas punched what heretic in the face?
Arius
On the twelfth day...
Twelve drummers drumming
January 1st celebrates what feast day?
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
"Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed."
Miracle on 34th Street
In what century was Saint Nicholas born?
Third century, 270 AD
On the third day...
Three French hens
When does the liturgical season of Christmas end?
The Baptism of our Lord
"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?"
It's A Wonderful Life
What does "Nicholas" mean?
"Victor of people"
On the ninth day...
Nine ladies dancing