Christmas Traditions
Where do people 'tune in to' to watch skating, and the lighting of a very special Christmas Tree?
Where is Rockefeller Center
Who told Mary that she would be giving birth to a baby, and that she was to call him Jesus.
Who is the angel Gabriel
It all seemed like a nightmare, but the result was a blessing! (hint: written by Charles Dickens)
What is Christmas Carol
Synonyms for this song might be quiet evening.
What is Silent Night
Has the Christmas spirit ever stopped a war?
In 1914 during World War I there was a Christmas truce in the trenches between the British and the Germans. They exchanged gifts across a neutral no man’s land, played football together, and decorated their shelters.
This little man supposedly keeps tabs on boys and girls and reports back to Santa if they are naughty or nice.
Who is the Elf on the Shelf
What did Joseph want to do when he first found out that Mary was pregnant as his fiance?
What is send her away quietly to keep her from shame
What is Elf
A musical instrument with a specific color
What is Silver Bells
What can you do with your Christmas tree when the holiday season is over that might help others?
Some zoos take donated Christmas trees and use them as food for the animals!
What tradition came from Christ being the "light of the world"?
What are Christmas lights
As research suggests, Jesus wasn't born in a 'stable', but rather something like this.
What is a place where animals stopped over for a night, or an unfurnished area of a dwelling
In this film, tickets have some very important words punched on to them.
What is Polar Express
A dream might be to walk this venue at Christmas time.
What is Winter Wonderland
What started the tradition of leaving something out for Santa and the reindeer on Christmas eve?
In Norway, kids left out hay and treats for Odin’s eight-legged horse Sleipnir hoping they would stop by during their hunting adventures. Dutch children adopted this same tradition, leaving food in their wooden shoes for St. Nicholas’ horse.
This is a child-like creation that was designed to count down the days until Christmas by removing one 'thing' at a time.
What is a paper chain link
Luke tells of the coming of this man, and the coming of Jesus. His first five chapters are entirely about them both.
Who is John the Baptist
A little girl got her Christmas wish from Santa with the gift of a new home, and a new 'family'. (hint: he left his cane in the house to let them know it was him)
What is Miracle on 34th Street
What is Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer
What does a Christmas wreath represent?
The Christmas wreath was originally hung as a symbol of Jesus. The holly represents his crown of thorns and the red berries the blood he shed.
If you find this first on the tree on Christmas morning, you will get a special gift. (hint: Germanic heritage)
What is a pickle
What does the word Jesus mean?
What is God Saves
This classic is mostly in black and white, and reminds us that we have no idea how much we touch other's lives in so many ways!
What is It's a Wonderful Life
This song questions Jesus' mother if she was aware of the child that she was carrying.
What are the three primary colors of Christmas, and what do they mean?
They are red, green and gold. Red symbolizes the blood of Christ, green symbolizes life and rebirth, and gold represents light, royalty and wealth.