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A 114 Christmas
100

Which city was Jesus born in?

Bethlehem

100

What kind of animal is Olaf in Disney's Frozen?

A snowman

100

What holiday song includes the lyrics “Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh”?

Jingle Bells

100

What does Ebenezer Scrooge say instead of "Merry Christmas"?

"Bah, humbug!"

100

What country did Claudia say that she would be spending Christmas in to keep it a surprise that she would be joining us?

Tanzania

200

What angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?

Gabriel

200

In the movie Home Alone, where does the McCallister family go on vacation?

Paris

200

Which Christmas carol was originally written in German as "Stille Nacht"?

Silent Night

200

Who illustrated the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?

Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)

200

In which year was our "Christmas" group chat created?

2019

300

What does the name "Emmanuel" mean?

God with us

300

Who stars as Buddy the Elf in Elf?

Will Ferrell

300

What song begins with the lyrics “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?”

Winter Wonderland

300

What magical item transports the children to the North Pole in The Polar Express?

A train

300

Aunty Charity led us in singing this Christmas carol when she joined us for Christmas

Silent Night

400

Where did Mary and Joseph flee to escape King Herod’s decree?

Egypt

400

What 1988 action movie takes place on Christmas Eve?

Die Hard

400

Which Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time?

White Christmas

400

In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner?

Jacob Marley

400

Unscramble this famous statement:
"Sit cine newh sit tho"

It's nice when it's hot

500

Which Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?

Micah

500

In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

Max

500

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the ninth day?

Nine ladies dancing

500

What is the name of the great lion who helps the children in Narnia?

Aslan

500

Why was the "Christmas" group chat originally created?

To share the details for Matthew's birthday bowling