Christmas Songs
This soulful 1980 Donny Hathaway hit is considered one of the greatest Black Christmas songs of all time.
What is “This Christmas”?
Families hang these on the fireplace for Santa to fill with treats and small gifts.
What are stockings?
This nativity figure is placed in the manger to represent the birth of Jesus.
Who is Baby Jesus?
This red-suited man travels the world delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
I fall but never get hurt, I cover the world in white. What am I?
What is snow?
This girl group sang “Santa Baby” in 1953—ushering in a jazzy holiday classic.
Who are The Ronettes?
This green plant, often hung in doorways, encourages people to share a holiday kiss.
What is mistletoe?
At many churches, this candle-lighting service takes place on Christmas Eve.
What is a candlelight service?
This red-nosed reindeer is known for guiding Santa’s sleigh.
Who is Rudolph?
I come with many colors, so lovely and bright; I turn houses into a beautiful sight.
What are Christmas lights?
The Temptations recorded a powerful version of this traditional Christmas hymn beginning with a spoken intro by Dennis Edwards.
What is “Silent Night”? (Temptations version)
Many families leave out these two items on Christmas Eve as a snack for Santa.
What are cookies and milk?
This book of the Bible contains the story of the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary.
What is the Book of Luke?
In the movie Home Alone, the McCallister family accidentally leaves behind this child.
Who is Kevin McCallister?
I’m a tree that doesn’t grow, but every December I’m covered in lights.
What is a Christmas tree?
This R&B singer declared “Let It Snow” alongside Boyz II Men in their 1993 holiday duet.
Who is Brian McKnight?
This tradition involves decorating a pine or fir tree with ornaments and lights.
What is decorating the Christmas tree?
Churches often host these dramatic reenactments telling the story of Jesus’ birth.
What are nativity plays?
This plant, hung in doorways, encourages visitors to share a holiday kiss.
What is mistletoe?
I appear in December, full of joy and cheer. You open each door as Christmas gets near.
What is an Advent calendar?
This legendary diva’s 1994 Christmas album includes the smash hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Who is Mariah Carey?
In many cultures, this festive countdown begins on December 1 and ends on Christmas Day.
What is Advent?
This word, meaning “God with us,” is a name used for Jesus during Christmas time.
What is Emmanuel?
These three items are traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are milk, cookies, and carrots (for the reindeer)?
I’m round, I roll, I jingle all the way. You’ll hear me on a sleigh. What am I?
What is a jingle bell?