Seasonal Saints
The inspiration for Santa Claus
Who is Saint Nicholas?
A red and white striped confection, often hung on Christmas trees
What is a candy cane?
The location of Santa's workshop
What is the North Pole?
The oversized elf who travels to NYC to find his biological father
Who is Buddy (Elf)?
The King of Judea who felt threatened by the birth of Christ
Who was King Herod?
The saint who prepared the way of the Lord
Who is Saint John the Baptist?
Sweet treats that are usually cut in shapes and decorated with icing
What are Christmas cookies?
Santa's mode of transportation
What is a reindeer-drawn sleigh?
The discouraged man who doubts the value of his life until he sees what the world would be like without him
Who is George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life)?
The reason that the Magi returned to their country by a different route
What was a warning in a dream?
The good king who went out to help the poor on the Feast of Stephen
Who is Saint Wenceslaus?
A creamy beverage made with dairy and protein products, usually spiced and often spiked
What is eggnog?
The names of Santa's nine reindeer
What are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
The hero cop at Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper on Christmas Eve
Who is John McClane (Die Hard)?
The date of the Feast of Epiphany
What is January 6?
The virgin martyr celebrated in Scandinavia with processions of candles
Who is Saint Lucy?
An often-mocked food made with nuts and candied fruits, sometimes soaked in spirits
What is fruitcake?
The name for Santa in England
What is Father Christmas?
Kevin McAllister's family's destination when they inadvertently left without him
What is Paris (Home Alone)?
The feast day commemorating the infant boys killed in the search for the Baby Jesus
What is the Feast of the Holy Innocents (December 28)?
The saint who set up the first Nativity scene
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi?
The main course on Christmas Day in Whoville
What is roast beast?
The government agency that operates an online Santa tracker every Christmas Eve
What is NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command)?
Ralphie Parker's idea of a perfect Christmas gift
What is a Red Ryder BB gun (A Christmas Story)?
The names of the Magi
What are Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar?