Songs
In this classic carol, the singers ask for “figgy pudding” before they go
What is “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
This character’s heart grows three sizes on Christmas Day
Who is the Grinch?
This city is where Jesus was born
What is Bethlehem?
People leave these items out for Santa on Christmas Eve
What are milk and cookies?
You hang these above a fireplace, hoping they’ll be filled by morning
What are stockings?
“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks” opens this popular Christmas tune
What is “Silver Bells”?
In Frosty the Snowman, this accessory brings him to life
What is a magic hat?
This angel appeared to Mary, telling her she would give birth to the Son of God
Who is Gabriel?
This favorite winter beverage is featured in a festive tune on the train to the North Pole in The Polar Express.
What is hot chocolate?
This festive Christmas plant is actually a parasite that attaches itself to tree branches
What is mistletoe?
Bing Crosby’s dream every December
What is “a white Christmas”?
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph befriends this elf who wants to be a dentist
Who is Hermey?
What did the wise men bring Jesus as gifts? (Name all of them)
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
This Shrek character is a classic holiday treat come to life.
What is the Gingerbread Man?
These names make up Santa’s full team of reindeer (Name them all)
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
This carol includes the line, “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.”
What is “O Holy Night”?
This iconic film features the quote “Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.”
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This king ordered the killing of male children (2 years old or younger) in Bethlehem in an attempt to eliminate the newborn Messiah
Who is King Herod?
These are commonly roasted on an open fire
What are chestnuts?
This U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a legal holiday in 1836
What is Alabama?
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many total gifts are received on the 12th day alone?
What is 78?
In The Polar Express, this word is stamped onto the boy’s ticket at the end.
What is “Believe”?
This Old Testament book contains the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem
What is Micah?
In this country, they eat KFC as a tradition on Christmas
Japan
This December date marks the official start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is December 21st (the winter solstice)?