This R&B Christmas classic lives on every Black family playlist and has been covered by the greats, but most people only remember CB’s version.
What is This Christmas?
Angels appear in the sky and announce “good news of great joy” to shepherds watching their flocks at night.
Bible or Make-Believe?
What is Bible?
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:8–14 NIV
Finish this lyric:
“Bondye kapab…
What is ...Wi, li kapab.”
(L’enfant Prodigue)

In this 90s Christmas movie, paint cans on a rope and toy cars on the stairs are all part of one kid’s master plan.
What is Home Alone?

In 2025, the top-grossing movie at the U.S. box office ($280 million) was based on a video game where you build worlds out of square blocks.
What is A Minecraft Movie?

This holiday hit was made incredibly popular by a woman who makes an estimated $3 million every year in royalties off this song.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
An innkeeper comes to the door, tells Mary and Joseph “no room,” and sends them to the stable.
Bible or Make-Believe?
What is Make-Believe?
"While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."
Luke 2:6-7 NIV
Finish this lyric:
“Tout mirak ke w fè pou mwen…
What is ... E se poutèt sa fòk mwen louwe w.”
(Mèsi)

In this film, a man who grew up at the North Pole believes real food consists of candy canes, candy corn, and syrup, then brings that foolishness to New York.
What is Elf?
This duet by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars became the year-end No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2025.
What is “Die With a Smile”?
This Christmas anthem is basically one long interrogation where the witness never says a word and is somehow never found guilty of anything.
What is Mary, Did You Know?
Mary rides on a donkey to Bethlehem while Joseph walks beside her.
Bible or Make-Believe?
What is Make-Believe?
"In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child."
Luke 2: 1-5 NIV
Finish this lyric:
“M ap toujou louwe w…
What is ... Toujou egzalte w, pou tout tan gen tan.”
(Amèn, Ou Merite Glwa)

An introvert who lives above a small town spends one night removing every trace of their holiday, then still has to listen to them sing in the morning.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
In 2025, who made history as the first saxophonist to win the Amateur Night at the Apollo Grand Finale, joining a legacy of winners that includes Ella Fitzgerald and the Jackson 5?
Who is Emmanuel Garilus?
In this holiday ballad, somebody’s son (or daughter) fumbled a good thing, and now this year they’re saving their love for someone “special.”
What is Last Christmas?
A star leads visitors from the East until it stops over the place where the child is, and they find Him in a house, not a stable.
Bible or Make-Believe?
What is Bible?
"After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
Matthew 2: 9-11 NIV
Finish this lyric:
“Anpil fwa nou fè san vle, fè sak pa…
What is ... Nan volonte w, nou dezobeyi w e nou trayi w.”
(M deside pou m swiv ou)

In this animated holiday film, a nameless boy, a punched gold ticket, and a small silver bell all end up testing whether he still believes.
What is The Polar Express?

In February 2025, this NFC team shut down the Kansas City Chiefs’ hope for a three-peat, winning 40–22 in New Orleans.
Who are the Philadelphia Eagles?
This charming Christmas carol talks about snow and sleighs, but never actually uses the word “Christmas” at all.
What is Jingle Bells?
Three wise men kneel at the manger the same night Jesus is born.
Bible or Make-Believe?
What is Make-Believe?
"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his starwhen it rose and have come to worship him.”
"After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 NIV
Finish this lyric:
“Senyè, m chita devanw, a tris te, boulvèse…
What is ... Soufrans mwen anvayim, m pa ka kenbe.”
(Priye Mwen)

In this 90s Christmas movie centered on a Black church, an angel shows up to help a tired pastor and his choir-leading wife, and the soundtrack includes some of Whitney Houston’s best-known gospel performances.
What is The Preacher’s Wife?
TikTok’s Top Global Song of 2025 wasn’t new at all; it was a 1962 ballad by Connie Francis called _______ used in more than 28 million videos.
What is “Pretty Little Baby”?

