Merry Christmas in
Other Tongues
Other Tongues
Joyeux Noel
What is French?
These were hung by the chimney.
What are stockings?
A creamy yuletide drink often served with a dash of nutmeg on top.
What is egg nog?
Joseph was a descendent of this king, so they trekked to Bethlehem.
This originated in 19th century Germany to mark the time from the feast of St. Andrew to Christmas day.
What is an advent calendar?
Fröliche Weinachten
What is Deutsch?
This was heard on the roof.
What is the prancing and pawing of each little hoof?
What are candy canes?
He appeared to Mary and told her she was chosen to be Jesus' mom.
Who is Gabriel?
This red and green foliage plant was first used to decorate the nativity scene in Mexico.
What is poinsettia?
God Jul
What is Swedish?
Santa looked like one of these opening his pack.
What is a peddler?
In 1875, this baking implement was patented in the US and is now used on many ocassions besides christmas.
What are cookie cutters?
This shone all around the terrified shepherds in the fields.
Christianity rebranded this modern decoration from a pagan German tradition.
What is a Christmas tree?
Mele Kalikimalca
What is Hawaiian?
Santa's belly shook like this.
What is a bowl full of jelly?
This constructed creation was thought to have originated in Germany between the 16th and 18th Centuries.
What is a gingerbread house?
DAILY DOUBLE
Who is Caesar Augustus?
Outdoor Christmas lights were created by this New Jersey inventor.
Who is Thomas Edison?
Salamat Hari Natal
What is Malay?
Santa's driving away proclamation.
What is Happy/Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night?
Norway is the source of these wafer thin biscuits, made with stovetop irons twisted into a roll or cone shape.
What is a krumkake?
The Holy Spirit told this righteous man that he would not die until he had seen the messiah.
Who is Simeon?
The FDA, in 1971, concluded that this decoration was a dangerous health risk to children due to lead content.
What is tinsel?