Christmas Movie Lines
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."
It’s a Wonderful Life
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
On Christmas Eve, there is a mass and feast. On January 6, the arrival of the Three Wise Men is celebrated with Candlemas and the presentation of images of Jesus as a child at churches. These traditions were formed from influences in both the pre-Hispanic period and ______'s colonial period, thus incorporating indigenous and Spanish practices.
Mexico
Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there, all around the square,
sayin’, “Catch me if you can.”
Frosty the Snowman
Name one of the six most popular Christmas foods in America.
Bah, Humbug!
A Christmas Carol
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
In this country only about 1% of the population celebrates Christmas. Instead, the holiday season is the time for friends and couples to have parties, make plans to meet up for dinner and celebrate as much as they can. And New Year is the time of the year when all members of the family come together, visit the temple, and usher-in January 1st, with food and drinks.
One fun fact is that Christmas Eve (December 24) is the most romantic day of the year. It’s their version of Valentine’s Day.
Japan
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
The First Noel
What is the main dish in a traditional British Christmas Dinner?
A traditional Christmas dinner in the UK typically features roast turkey, stuffing, and a variety of side dishes, culminating in festive desserts like Christmas pudding and mince pies.
"No man is a failure who has friends.”
It’s a Wonderful Life (1947)
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
In this country on Christmas, you’ll see families gathering at beaches across the country, tucking into an epic festive spread of sausages and seafood.
Australia
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart.
Feliz Navidad
Italy's version of festive bread is a tall, dome-shaped loaf with a soft, airy crumb and golden crust. What is it called?
Panettone
“Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!”
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.
Dressed in holiday style
In this country, Christmas is celebrated on January 7 due to the Orthodox Christian calendar.
Russia
Said the night wind to the little lamb,
do you see what I see
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas Eve tradition featuring a meal of at least seven seafood dishes.
What heritage celebrates this tradition?
Italian-American. This custom evolved among Italian immigrants in the United States, particularly from Southern Italy, where seafood was abundant and affordable. The number seven is often thought to represent the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, although its exact significance is debated.
"Yippee Ki Yay, motherfu&%er"
Die Hard
Then all the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee
This country is a maritime nation and for millennia fishermen were out on the sea for much of the year, only to return home for Christmas.
To commemorate their return and their wish for safe travels in the New Year, they decorated wooden boats in harbors and tiny Christmas boats at home (usually on the mantelpiece).
Greece
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to you)
Before turkey dominated Christmas tables, roast goose held the place of honor in Central European holiday feasts. Name one of the two countries where this is still the case.
Germany and Austria