Filipino Mannerism
A gesture used in Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to elders and as a way of accepting a blessing from the elder.
Mano or magmano
Rice cake traditionally eaten during the Christmas Season.
Bibingka
True or False? The three wisemen brought gold, frankincense, and silver.
False. They brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Not silver.
Starts with "Dashing through the snow..."
Jingle Bells
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
When it hits November, the Christmas tree is already up and all the Christmas lights are out. Families with Philippine heritage tend to put up a lantern outside by their doorstep or by the windows facing the entrance of their home.
Parol
What is a female turkey called?
a Hen
True or False? Christmas comes from the words meaning "Christ's mass."
True
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Who once stole Christmas?
The Grinch
Filipinos tend to use this to point at something
Lips
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
Pigs in blankets
After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel?
Egypt
He was a jolly happy soul before he melted.
Frosty the Snowman
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
A modern manifestation of the general Philippine practice of pasalubong, where travelers within or without the country are culturally expected to bring home gifts to family, friends and colleagues.
Balikbayan box
Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks?
cookies and milk
WHERE DOES SANTA LIVE AND WORK?
THE NORTH POLE
All is calm, all is bright.
Silent Night
Where did the Nativity take place?
Bethlehem
things Filipino collects from hotels or restaurants.. what is this?
Souvenirs
Why are candy canes shaped like shepherd’s canes?
To remind of the gifts the shepherds brought to baby Christ.
HOW MANY REINDEER PULLS SANTA'S SLEIGH (INCLUDING RUDOLPH)?
9 Reindeer
What did the singer receive on the 10th day of Christmas in "12 Days of Christmas?"
Ten lords a-leaping
What holds a place at the top of the Christmas Tree?
An angel or a star