Christmas Linguistics
"Christmas" comes from the Old English "Cristes moesse", meaning what?
"Christ's Mass"
In Elf, what song does Buddy sing loudly in the mailroom?
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
In "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," what is the Grinch's brain full of?
Spiders
How many nights is Hannukah celebrated over?
Eight
Which star guided the Magi (Wise Men) from the East to the birthplace of Jesus?
The Star of Bethlehem
"Carol" comes from old French "carole" and Medieval Latin "choraula," meaning what?
A joyful circle dance accompanied by singing.
What is the nickname of the burglars in Home Alone?
The Wet Bandits
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in "The Chipmunk Song"?
A hula hoop
Hanukkah is also called the Festival of what?
Lights
What 3 gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
"Noel" comes from the French "noel," which traces back to Latin "natalis," meaning what?
"Birth"
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's kind and loyal employee?
Bob Cratchit
What word is used for "family" in the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
Kin
What is the name of the small spinning top game that is commonly played during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary to announce Jesus' birth?
Gabriel
"Yule" comes from Old Norse "jol," which was what?
A Midwinter festival that existed before Christianity.
In The Polar Express, what is the one rule about hot chocolate?
Never, ever let it cool.
Which Christmas carol was originally titled "Carol of the Drum"?
"Little Drummer Boy"
Hanukkah commemorates a victory by which ancient group of Jewish fighters?
Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fled to what country to escape the Massacre of the Innocents?
Egypt
The word "mistletoe" originates from the Old English words "mistel" and "tan," meaning what and what?
"Dung" and "twig," which translates to "dung-on-a-twig" because it grows where birds perch and leave their droppings.
What Christmas movie is set in Bedford Falls?
It's a Wonderful Life
"Joy to the World" was not originally written specifically for Christmas, it was inspired by what passage from the Bible?
Psalm 98
What miracle is celebrated during Hanukkah?
The oil that lasted eight days in the Temple menorah
The birth of Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of a virgin birth, foretold by which prophet?
Isaiah