We get it! You go church!
Jesus birthplace
Bethlehem
Zachery Smith-Tala's (drummer boy) favourite saying?
6 7
Sweet, hook-shaped candy often hung on Christmas trees.
Candy Cane
This movie features a boy accidentally left home alone and defending his house from burglars.
Home Alone
The mother of Jesus, who was visited by the angel Gabriel and conceived him while remaining a virgin + The full festive greeting that covers both Christmas and the New Year
The Virgin Mary/Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
He took Jesus's mother to be his wife
Joseph
Deane Siakimoto's choice of item for worship
Tamborine
Kiwi or Aussie? Both claim it, but it’s sweet, meringue-y, and totally delicious.
Pavlova
Animated Christmas movie features a train taking kids to the North Pole
The Polar Express
A Famous Christmas Song sung by Mariah Carrie + The Fastest Man in the World
All I want for Christmas is You/Usain Bolt
This angel came to Mary to tell her she would give birth to Jesus
Gabriel
Pastor Jake reps this NBA team
New York Knicks
This drink helped make Santa’s red suit the iconic look we know today.
Coca Cola
The colour of the Mistletoe berries
White
1981 duet by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross about a love that lasts forever + 2003 Christmas rom-com that follows multiple love stories in London
Endless Love/Love Actually
First bunch who heard the news of Jesus’ birth from an angel
Shepherds
Gavin Spurdle's day-time job outside of church
Civil Engineer (Half-points if it's just Engineer)
This classic Kiwi/Māori Christmas meal bubbles away in a big pot until it’s hearty and ready to eat.
Boil up
This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition
Germany
Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 + Bruce Willis battles terrorists in a skyscraper on Christmas Eve.
No Time To Die/Die Hard
Old Testament book contains the prophecy, “But you, Bethlehem… out of you will come a ruler”
Micah
Viliame Cavubati's favourite food? (Hint: Fijian Food)
Curry on Rice
Tiny fish + egg + pan = iconic Kiwi summer snack.
Whitebait Fritters
This 4th-century bishop from what’s now Turkey is the real-life guy behind Santa Claus. He was known for giving gifts to kids and helping the poor.
Saint Nicholas
This green grouch tries to ruin the holiday for Whoville + Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis try to skip Christmas, but chaos ensues.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas/Christmas with the Kranks