Christmas
Folklore
Jesus
What’s That Song?

Name That Classic
100

What is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

Milk and Cookies 

100

This treat, shaped like a cane, is said to represent a shepherd’s crook and originated in Europe.

Candy Cane
100

This name is commonly used in English for the central figure of Christianity.

Jesus 

100

This song features the lyrics, “Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.”

Jingle Bells

100

In this movie, a boy is left home alone and must defend his house from burglars.

Home Alone

200

What is another name for Santa Clause?

Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle

200

This country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.

Germany 

200

According to tradition, Jesus’s mother’s name was this.

Mary

200

This song mentions a “partridge in a pear tree.”

“The Twelve Days of Christmas”

200

Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!”

The Grinch / How the Grinch Stole Christmas

300

This department store is famous for its giant Christmas window displays and tree lighting in New York City.

Macy’s 

300

In German folklore, this dark figure is said to punish naughty children during Christmas.

Krampus

300

This Mexican-American singer, known for hits like “Bailamos,” shares his first name with Jesus.

Jesús “Ricky” Martin

300

Finish this lyric from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”:
"Then all the reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee..."

 "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history!"

300

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

Elf / Buddy

400

This classic holiday ballet features a girl named Clara and a magical figure. 

The Nutcracker

400

This country claims that the first known written use of the word “Xmas” appeared in a letter in 1551.

England 

400

Jesus is referred to as “the Lamb of God” in the Gospel of John, symbolizing this.

Sacrifice / redemption

400

Finish this lyric from “Let It Snow”:
"Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful..."

"And since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow"

400

In this 1983 movie, a department store Santa claims he is the real Santa Claus after being mugged.

Miracle on 34th Street

500

Name all of Santa Claus’s traditional reindeer.

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph

500

In Scandinavian folklore, this mischievous creature is known for causing trouble during the holiday season.

the Yule Lads

500

This Mexican football legend, often called “Chuy,” played as a goalkeeper in Liga MX and for the national team.

Jesús Corona

500

This Christmas song was originally written in 1943 for the movie Holiday Inn and is now a classic standard.

White Christmas 

500

In this 1946 classic, George Bailey learns the value of his life with the help of an angel named Clarence.

It’s a Wonderful Life