Christmas in Germany
In Germany, this person leaves treats in children’s shoes on the night of December 5
Who is St. Nicholas
This is the title of the classic Christmas carol heard here
What is Silent Night
Since the inn was full, poor baby Jesus was born in one of these instead
What is a manger
The highlight of a traditional Slovak Christmas is sharing a meal and gifts with loved ones on this day
What is Christmas Eve
These 2 belong-together treats are traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve
What are milk and cookies
This type of 4-candled wreath originated in 16th century Germany
What is an advent wreath
This is the title and artist of the contemporary Christmas song heard here
What is "These Are The Special Times" by Celine Dion
This is the city Jesus was born in
What is Bethlehem
Hope you’ve had your fill of Grandpa-strength coffee, because Slovak’s attend Christmas mass at this time
What is midnight
This classic Christmas candy was originally designed after a shepherd’s crook
What is a candy cane
In Germany, Christmas Day is called “Erster Feiertag”, which translates to this is English
What is First Celebration
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What is "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky
This celestial body helped the wise men navigate their way to the birth of Jesus
What is The Star of Bethlehem or The North Star
Instead of Santa Claus, this wee-person known as Ježíško brings gifts for children
Who is Baby Jesus
This classic fairytale inspired the tradition of the Gingerbread house
What is Hansel and Gretel
This is how you would say “Merry Christmas” to someone in Germany
What is Frohe Weihnachten
This is the title and artists of the Christmas and war-protest song heard here
What is "Happy Xmas - War is Over" by John Lennon & Yoko Ono
This is the name of the angel who told the Virgin Mary she would have a child
Who is Gabriel
This is how you would say “Merry Christmas” to someone in Slovak
What is Veselé Vianoce
These beloved Grandma Christmas cookies are named after their shape - “the horns of a cart” in German
What is kifli
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What are Christmas Markets
This is title and artist of the original song being parodied here
What is "Ironman" by Black Sabbath
This aromatic resin of the boswellia tree, known for its healing properties, was one of three fancy gifts brought to Baby Jesus
What is Frankincense
Instead of meat, many traditional Slovak families would serve this kind of fish for Christmas Dinner
What is carp
These spiced German cookies are known in English as pepper nuts
What is pfeffernusse