Christmas Around the Globe
Christmas Songs
Santa: A Many of Myth, Reality, and Mispronunciation
All the Little Things We Do
A Pop-Culture Christmas
100
In France, young children celebrate Saint Nicholas's Day. What day is this winter holiday celebrated?
December 6
100
Finish the verse: Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
The stars in the sky look down where He lay,
100
What does Santa go by in Germany?
Kriss Kringle
100
Why are the colors of the season red and green?
No one knows for sure, but most theorize green is the color of evergreens and red is the color of holly berries.
100
In the movie The Santa Clause, Tim Allen's character accidentally kills whom?
Santa
200
In Spain, the Christmas season begins on December 8. What important Feast occurs on this date?
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
200
What holiday was Jingle Bells written for?
It was originally composed in 1857 for the Thanksgiving celebration
200
As the story goes, Nicholas heard of a poor family in town with three daughters of marriageable age. They could not afford a dowry and so could not be married. After hearing of their story, he went to their house and threw three bags of gold coins down their chimney. Where did they gold land?
In the girls' stockings, which were hanging in the fireplace to dry
200
Why do we write X-mas?
The "X" is in Xmas stands for the Greek letter chi, the first letter in the Greek for word Christ.
200
In the first Home Alone movie, where was the family headed for Christmas?
Paris
300
In England, Boxing Day is observed. Why is December 26 known as Boxing Day?
The name comes from the old custom of opening the alms boxes in church the day after Christmas to give money to the needy.
300
Fill in the blank. Joy to the world! the Lord is ________; Let earth receive her ____________;
come King
300
So where do all the letters mailed to Santa go?
It is likely Santa Claus, Indiana. The town has only 2,000, and yet its post office handles thousands of letters annually during Christmastime.
300
In Mexico, what Christmas plant is called, "the Flower of the Holy Night."
Poinsettia
300
According to the child in It's a Wonderful Life, what does it mean when a bell rings?
an angel gets his wings
400
It is said that the tradition of the Christmas tree began in Germany. The tree is usually decorated by the mother and no on else is allowed to see the tree until
Christmas Eve
400
Fill in the blank. Deck the halls with ____________ of holly. Falalalala, lalalala
boughs
400
Why does Santa wear a red suit?
That was the color of Saint Nicholas's cape when he was bishop during the fourth century.
400
What holiday plant that grows on oak trees is not allowed inside the church during the holiday season?
Mistletoe, because it was worshiped in pagan festivals.
400
What does Lucy want for Christmas in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Real Estate
500
The Christmas season in Mexico begin on December 16, the first day of ______________. In this tradition the faithful act out Mary and Joseph's search for lodging.
Posadas
500
Finish the verse. We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year! To you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year!
Glad tidings we bring,
500
What is Saint Nicholas the patron of?
Children and Sailors
500
In what European country did the use of the Christmas tree originate in?
Germany
500
What did Frosty the Snowman put on that made him come alive?
magical hat
M
e
n
u