Santa Claus & Friends
What are the 3 most common other names for Santa Claus?
St. Nick
Father Christmas
Kris Kringle
In the 1670s, a choirmaster in Germany wanted to find a way to keep children quiet during nativity plays. He asked a candy maker to make a slight change to a popular candy, so that it would resemble a shepherds hook. That way, he could justify giving it to the children during church. What is that candy known as today?
Candy Canes
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
Finish this Line:
Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright; So hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'cause _ _ _ _
Santa Claus comes tonight
Name that country:
The three most popular Christmas deserts are Christmas pudding, Christmas cake, and mince meat pies. Homes are decorated with holy, ivy, mistletoe, and Christmas trees. The day after Christmas is boxing day, which is a day for shopping, sporting events, and donating to charity.
U.K.
In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, what does Hermey the Elf want to be instead of a toy maker?
A Dentist
Which US President banned decorating the White House with Christmas trees due to his belief in environmental conservation?
Teddy Roosevelt
In A Nightmare Before Christmas, who do the Boogie Man's Boys originally kidnap, mistaking them for Santa Claus?
The Easter Bunny
Finish the Line:
Dashing through the Snow, in a one horse open sleigh, over the fields we go, laughing all the way; Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright, oh what fun it is to ride and sing a _ _ _
sleighing song tonight
Mini Game!
Where does it come from?
I will show you an image of a Cryptid or Folkloric Figure and you will write down what country or countries you think it comes from. 2 points for each correct answer, some additional points will be given for being close. Keep all your answers until the end.
What are Frosty the Snowman's first words after coming to life?
Happy Birthday!
Mini Game!
Match Them Up
Mini Game!
Name that Movie
I will put up images on the screen one at a time. As soon as you recognize what move the image is from, slam you hand on the table. The first person to slam their hand on the table will be given the first chance to answer. Ties will be resolved by rock paper scissors. If the person answers correctly they get 1 point. If they answer incorrectly, the second fastest person gets a chance to answer, and so on.
Finish this line:
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, with every Christmas card I write; May your days be merry and bright, and may all _ _ _ _
Name that country:
Holds markets every December selling toys, ornaments, and chocolates. A Christmas meal typically includes goose or carp and stollen (fruit bread). Homes are decorated with advent calendars and Christmas trees.
Germany
Mini Game!
Draw that Character
Everyone take a piece of paper from the bowl. On each piece of paper is the name of a character from one of these 4 movies: Santa Claus is Coming to Town, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and Frosty the Snowman. Use your whiteboard to draw the name of the character you drew. Further instructions to follow.
In the 1600s, Christmas was outlawed in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the British Colonies. Businesses were forced to stay open, Christmas food was confiscated, and anyone caught decorating, feasting, exchanging presents or celebrating in any way was given a hefty fine. Why did this happen?
The Puritans believed that the holiday was too associated with Catholicism and paganism, and that it led to debauchery and sinfulness.
(but mostly it was Oliver Cromwell)
In The Santa Claus, what is Scott Calvin's job at the beginning of the movie?
Toy Salesman
Mini Game!
Name that Song
I will play the first few seconds of a song one at a time. As soon as you recognize the name of the song, slam you hand on the table. The first person to slam their hand on the table will be given the first chance to answer. Ties will be resolved by rock paper scissors. If the person answers correctly they get 1 point. If they answer incorrectly, the second fastest person gets a chance to answer, and so on.
Name that Country:
Holy Supper, Sviata Vecheria, on Xmas Eve cannot begin until the first star is spotted in the night sky. It is made up of 12 dishes, typically including Kutia (sweet porridge) and Holopchi (cabbage rolls). After the meal, carols are sung in the streets, with people carrying brightly colored stars on top of poles.
Ukraine
What does the Grinch take the last can of?
Who Hash
Which Christmas carol was originally written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont as a Thanksgiving song, and quickly became associated with Christmas instead because it was so catchy that people would continue to sing it weeks after Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge's deceased business partner?
Jacob Marley
Finish this verse:
Deck the Halls with boughs of Holly, Falalalala-lalalala;
Tis the Season to be Jolly, Falalalala-lalalala;
Don we now are gay apparel, Falalalala-lalalala; ___
Troll the Ancient Yuletide Carol (or while we sing of Yuletide carol) Falalalala-lalalala
Name that country:
Instead of a pine tree, the tree associated with Christmas is the Pohotukawa, which blooms bright red flowers in December. The Christmas meal is typically an outdoor barbeque. A popular present is Jandals, which are a kind of sandal. In the native language, Santa Claus is called Hana Koko.
New Zealand