Songs of the Season
This 1984 song collaboration that talks about feeding the world was created by several artists to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
What is Do They Know It's Christmas?
The legend of Santa is based on the historical figure Saint Nicholas. He lived in what is now this country.
What is Turkey?
Buddy the elf may have eventually made it big as an engineer for Santa, but times weren’t always so grand; when he was first discovered, he was named after this.
What are diapers?
Simply having this.
Nobody cares about Frozen! After all, first she was a prophetess mentioned in the book of Luke!
Who is Anna?
A hit star in the 1900s, this famous artist was the creator of the most sold Christmas album of all time.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The tradition of putting up a Christmas tree is a fun endeavor for the whole family! It was first started in this country.
What is Germany?
This holiday classic where almost every character should be going to jail is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time! Or at least it used to be, until it was dethroned by “The Grinch” in 2018.
What is Home Alone?
I don't want it! But I got swapped, so I have to keep it. Oh well!
What is a white elephant?
The angels in Luke's account proclaimed great joy to the shepherds, but the Bible never actually says they did this. Sorry classic Christmas song!
What is singing?
Surprise! This popular Christmas tune was, in fact, originally written as a Thanksgiving song.
What is Jingle Bells?
This holiday tradition supposedly has its origins with Celtic Druids of the 1st century, who viewed this parasitic growth as a symbol of fertility. Nowadays, we just hope (or plan) to get lucky.
What is mistletoe?
A Charlie Brown Christmas is a family favorite about the true meaning of Christmas. Despite the warm ending, throughout the film Charlie Brown suffers at every turn, At one point, he consults Lucy for a questionable round of therapy, though her services are not free; she charges this.
What is 5 cents/a nickel?
Dried fruits, candied peel, suet (beef or vegetable), flour, breadcrumbs, sugar, eggs, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, mixed spice), often moistened with brandy or stout and flavored with citrus zest and juice. Mix it together, tie it up, then boil it or throw it in the over for 8 hours. Yum!
What is Christmas Pudding?
Although many angels appear throughout the Christmas narrative, the only one who is named is Gabriel. He is mentioned by name is this chapter.
What is Luke 1?
This classic Christmas song with Biblical imagery was originally written as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
What is Do You Hear What I Hear?
If you live in Iceland you have more to worry about than Santa! According to folklore, children are visited by the mischievous Yule Lads in the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Good children get small gifts, while naughty children are left a rotten version of this common food.
What are potatoes?
The 1983 holiday classic "A Christmas Story" includes themes such as "2nd amendment rights", "Davy Crockett but a bully", and "delicate radiating femurs". Strangely, not all of the main characters are named; one of them is credited as this, the way he is somewhat lovingly referred to by the protagonist.
What is the old man?
A constant, broad-spectrum sound containing all audible frequencies in equal measure; some consider it quite relaxing.
What is white noise?
If they were paying attention, the Jews should have known the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem! After all, they were told by this prophet.
Who is Micah?
Although most famously known for its later cover by Frank Sinatra, this Christmas song was technically first sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 film “Meet Me in St. Louis”.
What is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?
La Befana, a character from Italian folklore, is said to be an elderly woman who travels across Italy on the night before January 5th, delivering gifts to children. According to the legend, she was once approached by these historical figures seeking directions. They invited her to join their journey, but she declined, a decision she has regretted ever since.
What are the wise men/Magi?
While “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” are holiday classics, technically this made for TV special is the first animated Christmas movie.
What is Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol?
It might be a small thing, but I still feel guilty about it. Probably should have learned from Pinocchio!
What is a white lie?
Some say that one is Mary and one is Joseph. Nevertheless, we still wonder why this thing is so different in each of the gospel Christmas accounts.
What is a genealogy?