Bible Figures
Mary.
These small, spiced cookies are often shaped like people.
Gingerbread cookies.
This song asks if you hear what I hear.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
This activity involves going door-to-door signing festive songs.
Caroling.
A roasted bird commonly served at Christmas dinner.
Turkey.
This righteous man was told in a dream to take Mary as his wife.
Joseph.
A holiday dessert traditionally shaped like a log.
Yule log.
Santa Clause Is Coming to Town.
Children hang these by the fireplace in hopes of receiving gifts.
Stockings.
A sweet, creamy holiday drink often flavored with nutmeg.
Eggnog.
These humble workers were the first to hear the good news of Jesus’ birth.
Shepherds.
This rich, dried-fruit dessert is often soaked in alcohol.
Fruitcake.
This song describes a holy infant so tender and mild.
Silent Night.
This tradition commemorates Jesus’ birth using figurines of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus.
Setting up a nativity scene.
Side dish made from potatoes butter and milk.
Mashed potatoes.
This elderly man praised God after seeing the infant Jesus in the temple.
Simeon.
This Italian Christmas cake is dome-shaped studded with candied fruit, and traditionally from Milan.
Panettone.
Sung by Bing Crosby, this is one of the best selling Christmas songs of all time.
White Christmas.
This tradition involves driving or walking around neighborhoods to look at decorated homes.
Looking at Christmas lights.
Ham.
These visitors followed a star from the East to worship the newborn King.
Wise men (Magi).
Popular in Nordic countries, this rice pudding dessert often hides a single almond for good luck.
Risalamande (or Scandinavian rice pudding).
This song is based on Luke 2 and begins with angels appearing to shepherds.
Angels We Have Heard on High.
Many families watch this classic movie featuring Ralphie and a Red Ryder BB gun.
A Christmas Story.
These striped candies are traditionally flavored peppermint.