Christmas in the Bible
The Magi brought these three gifts to the Baby Jesus.
What are Gold, frankincense, and Myrrh?
This popular poem, originally titled "A Visit from St. Nicholas," helped shape the modern image of Santa Claus.
What is 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?
St. Nicholas is known by this name in Flanders, when he brings gifts to children.
What is "Sinterklaas"?
The most popular Christmas food in Greece is this, which is also the most popular Easter food.
What is lamb?
Catholic Portuguese missionaries from this religious order were the first to establish an enduring Christian presence in China.
What is the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)?
The land which Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fled to escape King Herod's murder of the children.
What is Egypt?
This U.S. city of steel is also nicknamed “The Christmas City” because of its name, which is copied from an important place in the Christmas story.
What is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
Traditional spicy biscuits often enjoyed during the holiday season in Flanders.
What are speculoos?
The Greek word for Christmas (Χριστούγεννα) literally translates to this phrase.
What is Christ's birth?
This is the only Chinese province where Christmas is an officially recognized public holiday.
What is Hong Kong?
This Gospel is the only one that records the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
What is Matthew?
The White House Christmas tree is traditionally placed in this room.
What is the Blue Room?
In Flanders, nativity scenes often leave Baby Jesus out, then add Him into the scene on this day.
What is Christmas Eve?
Instead of Christmas trees, Greeks decorate these, adorning them with lights and symbolizing the country's Mediterranean heritage.
What are Christmas boats?
In China, Santa Claus is commonly depicted playing this instrument, while spreading holiday cheer in malls and streets.
What is the saxophone?
This Old Testament figure prophesied the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
This U.S. president made Christmas a federal holiday in 1870.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
The most popular Christmas dessert in Belgium is this, which is a sponge cake with crème au beurre, rolled and flavored with vanilla or chocolate.
What is kerstbuche?
These honey-dipped cookies are classic Greek holiday treats.
What are melomakarona?
This Zhejiang province city, home to hundreds of factories, produces most of the world's Christmas decorations and lights.
What is Yiwu?
In the Gospel of Matthew, this is the second name back in Jesus's genealogy(i.e. the father of Joseph).
Who is Jacob?
This rich holiday drink originated with the British Aristocracy, but became popular in the US; it even caused a riot at West Point in 1826.
What is Eggnog?
"Merry Christmas" in Flemish is "Zalig Kerstfeest", which literally translates to this.
What is "Joyful Christ Feast?
This Greek Saint is celebrated shortly after Christmas, on New Year's Day.
Who is Saint Basil?
The Chinese name for Santa Claus, meaning "Christmas Old Man."
Who is Shèngdàn Lǎorén?