Away in a Manger
Singing Loud for all to Hear
Christmas Traditions
Sacramental Vision
200

This prophet, born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, acted as a forerunner to Jesus, and according to the Gospel of Luke, was related to Jesus.

Who is John the Baptist?

200

His Christmas album, released in 2011, featured collaborations with good pal Usher, Mariah Carey, and the Band Perry.

Who is Justin Bieber?
200

The tradition of having a decorated Christmas tree developed in this central European nation.

What is Germany?

200

If patrolling this city during the holiday season, you may walk past St. Patrick's Cathedral or see the skating rink at Rockefeller Center.

What is New York?

400

Joseph was instructed to flee to this country in order to escape from King Herod.

What is Egypt?

400

Featuring many celebrity shoutouts, not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 different versions of this holiday tune by Happy Gilmore have been recorded. 

What is the Chanukah Song?

400

In this Asian country, it is a tradition to eat KFC on Christmas Eve.

What is Japan?

400

If you were celebrating Christmas in this state capital, you may wander past Union Station or Coors Field.

What is Denver?

600

This Roman emperor, mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, was ruling at the time of Jesus' birth, and ordered the census causing Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem.

Who is Augustus Caesar?

600

This carol, with Austrian and German origins, will not go quietly. It is the most recorded carol of all time, with over 130,000 different recordings. 

What is Silent Night?

600
Popularized in the public eye by the show Seinfeld, this secular holiday is celebrated on December 23 and involves an airing of grievances.

What is Festivus?

600

If you were in this city for Christmas, you may see a show at the Bolshoi Theater or go ice skating in the Red Square.

What is Moscow?

800

Though 2 different Gospels feature the birth of Jesus, it is only this Gospel that includes the Visit of the Magi.

What is The Gospel of Matthew?

800

Commonly sung on New Year's Eve, this traditional carol comes from the Scottish tradition, with lyrics attributed to poet Robert Burns.

What is Auld Lang Syne?

800

This tradition, celebrated in Latin America, involves children going going house to house, where they are denied entry, until Christmas eve where they reach their final destination, to mimic Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem, where there was no room at the inns.

What is Las Posadas?

800
You can visit a town named "Santa Claus" in this American state.

What is Indiana?

1000

A relic containing 5-pieces of wood taken from the manger of Jesus' birth, that Mr. Cimini has seen, can be found in a cathedral in this "eternal" city.

What is Rome?

1000

Traditionally sung either at the beginning or end of mass on Christmas, this hymn was first published in 1739 and draws influence from Luke 2:14, imagining angels and humanity joining together to give worship to the new born king.

What is Hark the Herald Angels Sing?

1000

In this U.S. state, you may celebrate Christmas by having a healthy portion of skyline chili.

What is Ohio?

1000

Longyearbyen, a town in this country, is known for its views of the northern lights and is the closest settlement to the North Pole.

What is Norway?