In Wham's song "Last Christmas"
"Last Christmas, I gave you __ _____ , but the very next day, ___ ____ __ ____"
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you gave it away"
These cookies are shaped like little people and decorated with icing. They're made with molasses and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
What are gingerbread cookies (or gingerbread men)
Jesus was born in this small town in Judea, also known as the "City of David."
What is Bethlehem
This magical item that was placed on Frosty's head brought him to life
What is a hat/old silk hat
The Christmas season traditionally starts in the Philippines on this month
What is September (the "Ber" months)
In Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe"
"Everyone's gathering around the fire,
_________ ________ like a hot July"
"Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July"
This iconic Christmas candy's shape is said to represent either a shepherd's crook or, when turned upside down, the letter "J" for Jesus
What is a candy cane?
This wooden object was typically used as a feeding trough for animals and is where Mary and Joseph placed Jesus when he was born
What is a manger
In Elf, Buddy sneaks into the washroom after hearing Jovie singing this song in the shower and ends up singing it with her
What is Baby It's Cold Outside
This is the traditional name for Filipino Christmas Eve Feast
In Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
"I don't need to hang my ________ there upon the _________"
"I don't need to hang my stocking there upon the fireplace"
This creamy, spiced beverage is made with milk, eggs, and sugar, and is often served with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top. Some people add rum or bourbon to make it extra festive.
What is eggnog
The 3 wisemen who came to see Jesus at his birthplace offered him these gifts
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh
These are the names of the 2 burglars who try and steal from Kevin during Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Who are Harry and Marv
The series of nine pre-dawn masses that Filipinos attend leading up to Christmas
What is Simbang Gabi (or Misa de Gallo)
In NYSC's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"
It's a wonderful feeling (Hey, yeah, yeah)
"Feel the ____in the room from the _____ to the _______"
"Feel the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling"
This dense, buttery cake is studded with candied fruits and sometimes nuts, then soaked in alcohol like brandy or rum.
What is fruitcake?
This phrase comes from the name "Emmanuel", which was prophesied for Jesus
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", this was name of the Grinch's dog.
What is Max
This popular Filipino Christmas song, also meaning "little monkey", is sung while giving gifts to your secret santa, adding a fun, guessing-game element to the exchange.
What is I love my Manito/Manita
In Jose Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad"
"Feliz Navidad, ________ ___ _ _________"
"Feliz Navidad, Próspero año y felicidad"
This traditional Polish Christmas Eve dish consists of dumplings filled with sauerkraut and mushrooms, and is one of the twelve meatless dishes served during Wigilia, symbolizing the twelve apostles.
What is pierogi
This king was so threatnened by the birth of Jesus that he planned to kill him
Who is King Herod
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Kevin was gifted 2 turtle doves by this popular toy shop owner
Who is Mr. Duncan
This iconic Filipino Christmas decoration is a star-shaped lantern that is often hung on the windows of households which symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem
What is a Parol