The Nativity
December 25th is the exact day Jesus was born .. true or false??
FALSE. the bible does not provide the exact date and year in which Jesus was born.
Name the country where the Christmas tree originated from.
What is Germany. Like other traditions, the Christmas tree has an abundance of stories which claim its roots!!
What is the name of the popular Christmas poem that kickstarted the transition of St. Nicholas to Santa Claus?
What is the Night Before Christmas
Name the three Christmas movies the Haas family watches every year?? ... all family members MUST agree for points to be awarded!!
White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Holiday Inn, Christmas Vacation, Elf, The Bells of Saint Mary's etc.
Name the author of the famous ghost story "A Christmas Carol"
Charles Dickens
Name the two gospels that present a nativity story about the birth of Jesus
What is Luke and Matthew
What state creates a Christmas society whose role was to spread various Christmas trasition?
What is New York
Name the feast date of Saint Nicholas.
What is December 6th
Name one musical artist who covered the song "All I want for Christmas is You" ... bonus points for each artist guessed correctly!!
Mariah Carey, Fifth Harmony, Michael Bublé, Ariana Grande, My Chemical Romance, and Mumford and Sons
What is the reason for the Thanksgiving date being changed by President Franklin Roosevelt?
To lengthen the Christmas shopping season and spark economic growth to businesses.
True or false. In all presentations of the nativity, an angel gives Mary the news of the coming of Jesus.
TRUE! Both gospels and the protoevangelium of James have Mary learn about her pregnancy this way.
What percentage of Americans purchase at least one gift during the holiday season?
What is 97%!!! Gift giving is a tradition that as gained in popularity over the last 100 years.
List one common name that was used in the development of Santa Claus.
Nick, Kris Kringle, Sinter Klaas, St. Nicholas
What is White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Name the company that fashioned Santa Claus's look through an advertising campaign
What is Coco-Cola. Coke has had serious implications on how modern Santa looks!!
The protoevangelium of James has Joseph go to fetch whom upon the birth of Jesus?
What is a midwife.
True or false. Christmas cards originated in England in the 1860's and gained popularity when they could be mass produced??
TRUE! Prior to handing out cards people would buy various "Knick knacks" that they would give to people...... imagine buying all of that
Name the author who is responsible for creating the Santa figure recognizable today?
What is Carl's favorite Christmas movie?
What is "A Christmas Carol" ... the black and white version which came out in 1951 staring Alastair Sim
Who was the group of people that banned Christmas celebrations for three centuries?
What are the Puritans. This had a large part to do with the protestant revolution
The name and number of wisemen present in the nativity narrative is ...
There are no specific names or number that we are provided from the Gospels.
What influential person is responsible for the spread of traditions such as present wrapping, interior decorations, and indoor tree hanging?
Who is Queen Victora! Without her influence, many Christmas traditions would not exist!
St Nicholas was the bishop of what country (old or new location will be approved answers)
What is Myra or modern-day Turkey
When was the first Christmas movie made? Bonus points... what was the name of the movie!!
When is 1898!! The title of the film was "Santa Claus". This was a silent film depicting various Christmas traditions ... DOUBLE JEPORADY
Christmas celebrations originated from midwinter celebrations ... name one of two most famous midwinter festivals.
Yule and Saturnalia