And it came to pass
Bethlehem is also known as the city of this Israelite king.
David
Previously Marley's partner, this person gets a spirit-filled awakening at Christmas.
Ebenezer Scrooge
In 1882, the Edison Electric Light Company introduced the first electrically illuminated Christmas tree, the first step in discontinuing the use of these on trees.
Candles
This is the last word in the first verse of Silent Night.
Peace
On the night before Christmas, visions of these danced in children's heads.
Sugar plums
This major prophet foretold that the virgin would conceive and bear a son who would be called Immanuel.
Isaiah
Despite repeated warnings, this kid almost gets his eye shot out on Christmas day.
Ralphie Parker
If you leave these drying over the fireplace, you may find them filled with treats on Christmas morning.
Stockings
We Three Kings brought this bitter perfume as a gift.
Myrrh
This Christmas drink of black tea with lemon and sugar was the preferred beverage of upper-class Russians in the late 19th century.
Russian tea
After this event, Joseph brought his new family out of Egypt.
Herod died
This dog was the often unwilling accomplice for the Grinch who stole Christmas.
Max
Once known as "flower of the holy night", this Christmas favorite is native to Mexico.
Poinsettia
My true love gave me these on the day after I received six geese a-laying.
Seven swans a-swimming
One of the most avoided Christmas desserts, this treat can be preserved for years if it contains enough alcohol.
Fruitcake
These two gospels contain the most detail about the birth of Jesus.
Matthew and Luke
Confused in many ways, this elderly woman offers the pledge of allegiance as the dinner blessing.
Aunt Bethany
The shape and material of this Christmas decoration traditionally symbolized eternal life.
Wreath
Bing Crosby dreams of a White Christmas each time he does this.
Writes a Christmas card
This Christmas treat is known more often in song, such as in "We wish you a merry Christmas".
Figgy Pudding
This minor prophet told about a major event when he wrote "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, ...out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel...".
Micah
This actor-singer costarred and danced with Bing Crosby in White Christmas.
Danny Kaye
Traditionally, the presence of this item in your stocking represents a bag of gold.
Orange
The voice of Tony the Tiger for almost 50 years also gave us the singing voice for this notorious Christmas character.
The Grinch
Usually made of rolled cake and chocolate ganache, the name of this treat makes you think of a toasty Christmas fire.
Yule log