Christmas Traditions
How many reindeer traditionally pull Santa's sleigh?
9 reindeer
This 1994 film starring Tim Allen involves Santa falling off a roof and the main character having to take over his duties.
What is The Santa Clause?
This song, performed by Bing Crosby, is one of the best-selling singles of all time.
What is "White Christmas"?
This is the approximate age of Jesus when the Wise Men visited Him, as implied by King Herod's decree.
What is two years old?
In what book of the Bible is the first Messianic prophesy contained?
Genesis
This is the traditional date for the start of Advent, the period leading up to Christmas.
The fourth Sunday before Christmas
Daily Double:
In the 1990 Christmas Classic film "Home Alone" Kevin McAlister is left behind while his family vacations to this destination.
What is Paris?
This Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont and was originally intended for Thanksgiving.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This prophet foretold the virgin birth of Jesus, saying, "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son."
Who is Isaiah? (Isaiah 7:14)
Melchizedek was one of the only OT men to serve as a priest and king, what was the name of the city he ruled over?
Salem
This European tradition involves hiding this type of vegetable in the Christmas tree, and the one who finds it receives a special gift.
What is a pickle?
This 1947 film tells the story of a man who claims to be Santa Claus and must prove his identity in court.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
This Christmas song was first performed in the context of a live Christmas broadcast in 1941 during World War II.
What is "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"?
According to Matthew, this is the name of the place where Joseph took Mary and Jesus to flee from Herod.
What is Egypt? (Matthew 2:13-15)
What day of the month of Nisan was the Passover lamb killed.
The 14th day of Nisan
This festival, celebrated on January 6th in many Hispanic cultures, commemorates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus.
What is Three Kings' Day (Día de los Reyes)?
In "A Christmas Story," what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?
A Red Ryder BB gun
This song, performed by Bing Crosby, is one of the best-selling singles of all time.
What is "White Christmas"?
This elderly prophetess recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented at the temple in Jerusalem.
Who is Anna? (Luke 2:36-38)
How many goats were involved in the scape goat sacrifice?
2
In this Scandinavian country, people believe in the "Yule Goat" as a bringer of gifts and Christmas cheer.
What is Sweden?
In "The Santa Clause," what is the name of the head elf at the North Pole?
Bernard
This 1984 hit song was recorded by Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
What is "Do They Know It's Christmas?
This ruler of Syria ordered a census that caused Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem
Who is Quirinius? (Luke 2:2)
DAILY DOUBLE: What was the name that the Israelites gave to the bronze serpent of Moses? (They eventually committed idolatry with it)
Nehushtan