Commercial Christmas
Holiday Sports
Found in the Bible
A Very Potter Christmas
Good Ole Methodists
100
Which soda company was first to use Santa Claus in its advertisements?
Coca-Cola
100
What school did the University of Texas historically play football against on Thanksgiving up until a few years ago?
Texas A&M
100
What is the name of the angel who came to Mary and brought her the good news?
Gabriel! Luke 1:19
100
What special gift did Harry receive from Dumbledore for his first Christmas?
The cloak of invisibility Bonus (200 points): Who had it before Dumbledore?
100
Which forefather of Methodism preached across the American frontier in the 18th century, traversing thousands of miles on horseback?
Francis Asbury
200
Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?
It's near the Winter Solstice. Chosen by Emperor Constantine.
200
What 2 NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving day(not against each other)?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
200
Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem?
For the census, in order to be taxed. Luke 2:1-4
200
What did Harry and Ron receive from Mrs. Weasley during their first year at Hogwarts? Bonus: What colors were they?
Jumpers ("sweaters" in American english) Bonus (100 points per colour): Emerald and Maroon, respectively.
200
What is the name for the document containing the by-laws for the United Methodist Church? Each United Methodist Church and all United Methodist clergy are to abide by it.
Book of Discipline
300
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time? What is the best selling Christmas song ever: a) Here Comes Santa Claus b) Jingle Bells c) White Christmas d) Silent Night
c) White Christmas, by Irving Berlin
300
What sport did the British and German troops play on Christmas day 2014 against each other the day after a truce for WW1 was reached on Christmas Eve, the day before?
Soccer
300
What gifts did the wise men bring?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
300
With whom did Harry go to the Yule Ball on Christmas Day? a) Hermione Granger b) Luna Lovegood c) Parvati Patil
c) Parvati Patil
300
In which year was John Wesley's heart "strangely warmed"? (two closest answers will receive points)
1738
400
Which favorite Christmas character was created by Robert May in 1939 as a Christmas promotion for Montgomery Ward department store in Chicago?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
400
The Bahamas Bowl had its first game on Christmas Eve in 2014. Which other NCAA football bowl game has been played on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day each year in its history? a. The Rose Bowl b. The Holiday Bowl c. The Hawaii Bowl
c. The Hawaii Bowl
400
"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders..." What will he be called? (CAREFUL, there are 4 names)
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace (100 points per name)
400
Harry's first kiss was under a mistletoe, a classic Christmas symbol. Who was the lucky girl?
Cho Chang
400
What was the name of the Club that John and Charles Wesley started to systematically practice Holiness?
The Holy Club The club members set aside time for praying, examining their spiritual lives, studying the Bible, and meeting together.
500
In "A Charlie Brown Christmas," how much did Lucy charge for psychiatric services in Charlie Brown?
5 cents
500
What NBA player has scored the most points on Christmas Day? a. Oscar Robinson b. Steve Kerr c. Shaq d. Michael Jordan
a. Oscar Robinson
500
Who was governor of Syria when Jesus was born?
Quirinius Luke 2:2
500
What important event happened on Harry's last Christmas his senior year of Hogwarts?
Harry found the sword of Griffindor in the Forest of Dean, guided by Severus Snape's patronus. Bonus (200 points): What is Severus Snape's patronus?
500
Where does the word "United" come from in "United Methodist"? (partial credit available)
The officialy combination of two denominations, The Methodists and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. This occurred in Dallas, TX on April 23, 1968. 250 discretionary points for half credit.
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