Christmas movies
This movie shows how an old man has a change of heart because he is shown his past and present and future self.
A Christmas Carol
A small treat that mom used to make growing up
Wedding cookies
And the angel came in unto her, and said Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women
Luke 1:28
Christmas is here bringing good cheer
Carol of the Bells
It is popular to eat Kentucky fried chicken on Christmas eve
Japan
A man witnesses an accident and instead of calling the police he decides to replace the person and hopes no one notices
Santa Clause
This treat is more of a drink that originated in ancient Mesoamérica who drank this bitter, cold and often spicy beverage
Hot Chocolate
Caesar Augustus sent out a decree that the world should be taxed
Luke 2:1
Raise, oh raise, the song on high. His mother sings her lullaby
What child is this
Children receive gifts from a kindly witch named Befana on January 6th, the Feast of Epiphany
Italy
Two women struck out on love and switch locations to find themselves and hopefully mend broken hearts with new found love
The Holiday
This iconic treat dates back to 2400 BC in Greece and was originally a medical treat made with honey and spices. This later became popular in European fairs and festivals
Gingerbread
Christ was born and wrapped in swaddling clothes
Matthew 1:18-25
Fill in the blank: a pair of ________ and a ________
is the wish of Barney and ____
Hop along boots, a pistol that shoots, Ben
This country has a nine day posadas leading up to Christmas Eve, which feature candlelit processions and parties with piñatas.
Mexico
A lazy man goes from a privileged life to a life of struggle, and in his attempt to leave, he discovers the meaning of giving.
Klaus
17th century candy that originated in Germany that was used to keep children quiet during church services
Candy Canes
Wise men see the star and follow it to find Christ who is now a young child
Matthew 2:1-12
This song was written by Jay W. Johnson and Billy Hayes, and was made a holiday classic when Elvis did his own version of it in 1957.
Blue Christmas
People roller skate early Christmas morning before church services
Venezuela
This movie encourages you to count your blessings and to remember what you do have instead of what you thought you wanted.
A wonderful life
A favorite for families everywhere that historically had figs and raisins and no sugar
Apple Pie
Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt to escape the massacre of Herod
Matthew 2:13-18
This song was written in WWII and was a morale booster for soldiers
I’ll be home for Christmas
Instead of decorating, people hang cobwebs on their Christmas trees for good luck
Ukraine