Caroling Chronicles
This nut is roasted “on an open fire” in a famous Christmas song.
What is a chestnut?
This king ordered the killing of baby boys in Bethlehem in an attempt to eliminate the newborn “King of the Jews.”
Who was King Herod?
According to Christmas tradition, children on the “Naughty List” receive this instead of presents from Santa.
What is a lump of coal?
In traditional Christmas symbolism, this plant’s prickly green leaves and red berries represent eternal life and the blood of Christ.
What is holly?
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
The classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” lists Santa's reindeer. Name the 3 that have names that start with the letter “D.”
Who are Dasher, Dancer, and Donner?
The Magi followed this celestial object that led them to Jesus.
What is the Star of Bethlehem?
According to the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by this many reindeer, not counting Rudolph.
What is 8?
This bright red and green plant is a popular decoration during the Christmas season and is named after the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
What is a poinsettia?
This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.
What is Macy’s?
Fill in the blank: “We three kings of _______ are; bearing gifts we traverse afar.”
What is Orient?
Of the three gifts given to baby Jesus by the Magi—gold, frankincense, and this one—this gift must be spelled correctly to earn points.
What is myrrh?
This actor, known for Home Improvement and as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story, starred as Santa Claus in The Santa Clause movie series.
Who is Tim Allen?
Since the 1970s, many Japanese families buy their Christmas dinner from this fast-food chain.
What is KFC?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is 3?
Mariah Carey’s hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” was released in this year. Answers within 2 years earlier or later are acceptable.
What is 1994?
This Gospel specifically tells us that Mary laid Jesus in a manger because there was no room at the inn.
What is the Gospel of Luke?
The historical Saint Nicholas, who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, was from this country.
What is Turkey?
Since 1990, this Mexican beer brand has featured a palm tree wrapped in Christmas lights in its holiday commercial.
What is Corona?
This company was the first to popularize the modern red-suited Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
What is Coca-Cola?
On the twelfth day of Christmas, other than humans, this is the total number of animals given in the song.
What is 23?
Before Jesus was born, this prophet had foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
In some European traditions, Saint Nicholas is accompanied by this helper figure, who punishes naughty children.
Who is Krampus?
Eggnog, a creamy holiday drink made with milk, eggs, sugar, and spices, is believed to have originated in the 17th century in this country.
What is England?
This 1947 movie features a man named George Bailey learning what life would be like if he’d never been born.
What is "It’s a Wonderful Life"?