Books and Movies
Traditions
Singing Loud for all to Hear
Visions of Sugar Plums
The Little Town of Bethlehem
100

In the movie Elf, this is the name of Buddy’s father

Who is Walter Hobbs?

100

Christmas stockings are often thought to originate with this Saint

Who is St. Nicholas?

100

Finish the lyric: “Rudolph with your nose so bright…”

-What is “won’t you guide my sleigh tonight.”?

100

This snack is traditionally left for Santa

What is milk and cookies?

100

The name Immanuel means this

What is “God with us”?

200

This is the full name of the book by Dr. Seuss that was turned into a famous Christmas film

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

200

The word Noel means Christmas in this language

What is French?

200

The song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is famously sung by this person

Who is Mariah Carey?

200

This cake is traditionally made at Christmas time

What is fruit cake?

200

The nativity story comes mainly from these two books of the Bible

What is Matthew and Luke?

300

In the movie White Christmas, Wallace and Davis spend most of their time performing in this state

What is Vermont? (Pine Tree, Vermont)

300

In the customs of Hanukkah, the candle holder used to light 9 candles is called this

What is a Menorah?

300

Finish the lyric: “We three kings of orient are…”

-What is “bearing gifts, we traverse afar.”?

300

Gingerbread houses are inspired by this fairy tale

What is Hansel and Gretel?

300

Isaiah 9 predicts the birth of Jesus by saying “For to us a child is born,…” the next line is:

What is “to us a son is given”?

400

This man directed the Christmas film, It’s a Wonderful Life

Who is Frank Capra?

400

It is widely believed that the tradition of decorating Christmas trees came from this country

What is Germany?

400

 In “The 12 Days of Christmas” this gift is given on the 12th day

What is 12 drummers drumming?

400

In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, carolers demand this food

What is figgy pudding?

400

The name of the prophetess who recognized the baby Jesus as the redeemer of Israel

Who is Anna?

500

  A Christmas Carol was published in this year

What is 1843? (12/19/1843)

500

In Iceland, while celebrating the 13 days of Christmas, each morning children will either find candy in their shoes or this rotten food

What are rotten potatoes?

500

The composer of “Joy to the World”

-Who is George Frideric Handel?

500

The “nog” in Eggnog comes from this word

What is noggin? (meaning a small wooden mug)


500

Joseph and Mary took Jesus to this city to present Him to the Lord

What is Jerusalem?