Christmas Songs
This old song was written in the 1850s by James Lord Pierpont and was originally for thanksgiving. It starts with the lyrics "Dashing through the snow..." which was its original title.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This movie, released in 2003, is about a man named Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, and his journey to find his dad in New York City. As a young orphan Buddy was raised at the North Pole and uses his teaching to bring Christmas spirit to everyone and save Christmas!
What is "Elf"?
This man is known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and more. He brings presents on Christmas.
Who is Santa Claus?
This curved-shaped hard candy is red and white striped and popular during Christmas.
What is a Candy Cane?
This is the mother of Jesus.
Who is Mary?
This song by Mariah Carey, released in 1994 in her album "Under the Mistletoe", is a popular Christmas song about wanting more than just presents beginning with the lyrics "I don't want a lot for Christmas..."
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
This famous movie, released in 1983, is about a young boy named Ralphie and his desire for a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle, but is denied by his mother in the line "You'll shoot your eye out!".
What is "A Christmas Story"?
This green Dr. Seuss character is known for his ruining of Christmas until young girl Cindy Lou Who convinces him to enjoy Christmas and his heart grows 3 times its size as he learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Who is The Grinch?
This food and drink are left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
What are Milk and Cookies?
These 4 books of the bible in the New Testament talk about Jesus' birth (aside from the prophets).
What are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?
Written in 1816 by a young priest in Austria, Joseph Mohr, this popular religious song a calm and bright night, and the wonder of a tender and mild newborn child. It begins with the title as its first lyrics.
What is "Silent Night"?
In this movie, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by 3 ghosts as well as his old partner in their attempt to make him change his ways and be a good person on Christmas. He ends up giving a turkey to his partner's son, Tiny Tim.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
This character is a jolly, happy friend with his corncob pipe, button nose, and eyes made out of coal. He comes to life one day with a magic hat on his head.
Who is Frosty The Snowman?
This type of cookie/pastry is used in building small houses to eat. They are often decorated with frosting and small candies.
What is Gingerbread?
This often-ceramic display of the birth of Jesus is common in households and outside. It includes Mary, Joseph, Wise Men (Magi), shepherds, animals, angles, and Jesus in a Manger.
What is a Nativity?
One of the oldest Christmas Carols, written even before the 1500s has the chorus of "O tidings of comfort and joy". The historic meaning of this phrase is 'may God grant you peace and happiness'.
What is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?
Which movie does bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci,\ and Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
What is "Home Alone"?
This Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional reindeer created by Robert L. May who is the ninth and youngest of Santa Claus's reindeer, using his red nose to lead the reindeer team and guide Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Who is Rudolph?
These are the four main food groups for elves in the movie "Elf".
This 4-week tradition talks about hope, peace, joy, and love where people may light candles, prepare unique wreaths, hold special church services, or read specific Scriptures each day to reflect on the arrival of Jesus on Earth.
What is Advent?
This song, beginning with "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" was written by Mel Torme in 1946, but was first recorded by Nat King Cole.
What is "The Christmas Song"?
This movie, based on the comics by Charles Schulz, is a classic movie about a group of kids, and their dog Snoopy and his friend Woodstock, and their experiences during the Christmas Season.
What is "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
These are the 4 ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge. They show him what a bad person he has been and who he will become if he doesn't change his ways.
Who are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as well as the ghost of Jacob Marley?
This traditional holiday drink has the following ingredients: Milk or cream, sugar, raw eggs, one or more alcoholic spirits, and spices, often vanilla or nutmeg and in some recipes, cloves.
The wise men (magi) bring these 3 gifts for Jesus on Christmas.