Christmas Traditions
Who is the inspiration for Santa Claus?
St. Nicholas
What's the first Christmas song to be played from space?
Jingle Bells
In Elf, what is Buddy's favorite type of pasta?
Spaghetti
What's the name of the Angel that visited Mary to tell her she would be the Mother of God?
Angel Gabriel
How many sacraments are there?
7, extra 10 points for each one you can name!
Why do we give gifts on Christmas? (4 reasons!, 50 points for EACH correct answer)
1. Reminder of the great gift of salvation from Jesus Christ
2. Our lives are to be gifts back to Jesus
3. Each person in our life is a gift from God
4. Reminder of the gifts the Magi (Wise Men) brough to Jesus
What's the first Christmas song written to mention Santa?
Up on the Housetop
Which two cities did the main character from the Home Alone movies spend most of each movie in?
Chicago & New York City
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
(it means House of Bread! Jesus is the Bread of Life and we receive Him under the appearance of Bread in the Eucharist!)
What does the word 'Catholic' mean?
Universal
What country has 13 Yule Lads instead of Santa Claus?
Iceland
How many different music videos are there for Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is You?"
3
What is the name of the doe that Rudolph likes in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Clarice
Why was Jesus born in a stable?
There was no room in any of the inns in Bethlehem
What's a saint?
Anyone in heaven with God.
Canonized saints are officially recognized by the Catholic church as being in heaven with God but there are billions more saints, we just don't know their names!
Why is Christmas celebrated on 12/25?
It's just after the darkest day of the year (winter solstice) to give hope in a dark & sometimes depressing season AND there was an existing pagan holiday that the Catholic Church wanted to rival and replace
During World War I, there was a Christmas Truce, in which the French, English, and German troops sang this Christmas song together
Silent Night
Which reindeer do Jingle and Jangle take to Southtown, USA, in The Year Without a Santa Claus?
Vixen
What sign did the Wise Men observe in the East that brought them to find Jesus in Bethlehem?
The Star of Bethlehem
What are the 3 authorities of Truth in the Catholic Church?
1. Sacred Scripture (the Bible!)
2. Sacred Tradition (handed down to us by the Apostles, Jesus' 12 chosen and closest disciples)
3. Magisterium (teaching authority of the Catholic Church - instituted by Jesus Christ & protected by the Holy Spirit)
Eggnog is a traditional drink served around Christmas time. Where did the Eggnog Riot take place in 1826 (it's a place)
United States Military Academy in West Point
Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft was the voice of Tony the Tiger for 50 years. What Christmas song did he also sing?
You're a Mean One Mister Grinch
How many characters did Tom Hanks voice in the Polar Express?
6:
Conductor
the Hobo
Santa Claus
the Scrooge-like businessman
the Narrator
the nameless boy protagonist, who is known only as ‘Hero Boy’.
There's 4 Gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Which ones have the story of Jesus' birth?
Matthew & Luke
Why is Jesus' mother called the 'Immaculate Conception'?
She was conceived without original sin