The Nativity
What did the Wise Men present to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, myrrh
What candy was shaped like a shepherd’s staff?
Candy canes
Which reindeer shares a name with another holiday mascot?
Cupid
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What did my true love give on the ninth day of Christmas?
9 ladies dancing
Where did Mary and Joseph live before Jesus was born?
Nazareth
“Mele Kalikimaka” means Merry Christmas in which language?
Hawaiian
Which fairy tale inspired gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
Four
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
Silent Night
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
To register for a census requiring them to be in the ancestral hometown.
In one tradition, an ornament shaped like what food is hidden in the Christmas tree?
A Pickle
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle & Saint Nick
Where are the McCallisters going when Kevin is left behind?
Paris
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
In which Gospel do we read about the Visitation, when Mary visits Elizabeth?
Luke
What meal do people in Japan traditionally eat on Christmas?
KFC
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
Which real department store inspired Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy's
What is the best selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas (by Bing Crosby)
Which angel appeared to Joseph to reassure him about Mary’s pregnancy?
The Bible doesn't name the angel.
Approximately when did the term Xmas start being used?
Hint: you can respond either by century or by decade
The term "Xmas" dates back to the mid-1500s.
"Christianity" was spelled "Xianity" as far back as 1100. X, or Chi, is the Greek first letter of "Christ"
Which company is responsible for the classic image of a happy and plump Santa that we all know today?
Coca-Cola
According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
What are the total number of gifts in the 12 days of christmas?
364 gifts