Christmas Songs
What does Mariah Carey want for Christmas?
YOU
How many days are between Christmas Day and New Years Day?
6 Days
Who says "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" in a movie where an elf visits NYC.
Buddy the Elf
This teacher has 2 sons and loves MSU basketball.
Mrs. Veitch
What is our current unit called?
Rites of Passage
"You gave it away"
What is the Jewish holiday that is celebrated with a menorah?
Hannuka
What is the Grinch's dog's name?
Hint: Also Mrs. Ritz-Smith's brother's name!
Max
This teacher loves to make coffee for the staff every morning.
Mr. Rivers
What is this (...) called, to show there is a break or omission in writing
Ellipses!
What two things do you have to do when Santa Claus is comin' to town?
-Not cry
-Not pout
Celebration of some African-American cultures celebrated from Dec. 26-January 1.
Kwanzaa
What does Ralphie want for Christmas in A Christmas Story?
A Red Ryder BB Gun
What teacher is OBSESSED with Taylor Swift
Mr. Baker
What is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning called?
Hint: background knowledge+textual evidence
Inference
What kind of Christmas will Elvis have without you?
Hint: It's a color
Blue
This Saint has their own celebration day on December 6th and people celebrate by filling a pair of boots with goodies.
St. Nicholas Day
This holiday movie features a green furry man
What is the Grinch
This teacher has a dog named Nella
Ms. Damaskos
Who is the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
John Boyne
Finish the lyrics... "On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me"...?
12 Drummers Drumming
This holiday is celebrated on December 26th and is popular in the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Austrailia.
Boxing Day
What iconic movie is this line from?
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings."
Hint: A wonderful movie
It's a Wonderful Life
Name TWO staff members with connections to Wayland
Mr. Abraham, Mrs. Ritz-Smith, Mrs. Hamming, Mrs. Belote, Mrs. Stauffer
This vocab word means "Indicate the cause of; give the origin of; give credit to"
Attribute (verb)!