Food
In England, this is the type of pie you're most likely to encounter on Christmas
What are Mince pies
This prophet spoke the most of a coming Messiah, centuries before He arrived
Who is Isaiah?
Max is the Loyal pup sidekick of this misunderstood Christmas villain
Who is The Grinch
All is calm. All is bright. Round yon virgin mother and child
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What is "Silent Night" 239
Chocolate (cocoa powder, or chocolate chips)
Heated Milk or water
Garnish: Marshmallows
What is Hot Cocoa/Hot Chocolate?
Chocolate coins are most commonly associated with this Christmas figure
Who is St. Nicholas
These are the Gospels that tell of the story of baby Jesus' birth in Bethlehem
What are Matthew and Luke
George promises to give Mary this at the beginning of "It's a Wonderful Life"
What is the moon
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
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What is "Away in a Manger" 217
Eggs, separated, sugar, whole milk, heavy cream, grated nutmeg as garnish (rum, bourbon or brandy optional)
What is Egg Nog?
In Germany, it's tradition to hide an ornament of this food in the tree, with the finder receiving an extra gift
What is a pickle
These two people were named as being in the temple and meeting baby Jesus when He was presented--one a prophetess, and one an elderly man.
Who are Anna and Simeon
In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Hermes doesn't want to make toys, instead, he wants to be this noble profession
What is
a dentist
It came a flower bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night.
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What is "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming?"
216
Hot Toddy
whiskey, hot water, lemon juice, sugar/honey, spices of choice
A true Christmas pudding has this many ingredients, to help reflect it's religious symbolism.
What is 12, for each of the 12 disciples
(also accepted, 13, for 12 disciples plus Jesus)
The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel contain a surprise: these five women are named directly or indirectly, despite culture dictating that only male names are to be used for linages in these days
Who are Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary
This is the name of the movie Kevin pops into the VCR to manipulate the pizza guy and scare off the burglars in the first Home Alone movie
What is Angels with Filthy Souls
"In Bethlehem they found him; Joseph and Mary mild, seated by the manger, watching the holy child."
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What is "Sing we Now of Christmas" 237
What is:
Apple Cider, orange juice, lemon juice,
apples, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, nutmeg,
Opt: brandy, rum, or bourbon
Due to a successful marketing campaign in the 70's, a popular tradition in Japan is to celebrate Christmas Day with food from this fast food restaurant based in the US
What is KFC
According to Luke, Jesus was born during the reign of Caesar Augustus, and a census was issued under this governor's name, forcing Mary and Joseph to return to Bethlehem
Who is Quirinius
In A Christmas story, Raphie doesn't want a nice football. He wants this (full name)
What is the "Official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200 shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time."
And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love; for that child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above...
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What is "Once in Royal David's City?"
250
Grasshopper
What is
crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, heavy cream, garnished with nutmeg or mint (opt.)