CHRISTmas
What gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
What are Gold, incense, and myrrh?
According to the song, which activity was Rudolph never allowed to join?
What are reindeer games?
Hanging this decorative greenery in a circular shape is a common tradition symbolizing eternal life and hope.
What is a wreath?
The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 by this British artist, whose design featured a family celebrating Christmas.
Who is John Calcott Horsley?
In this country, "Joulupukki" is the Christmas figure who delivers gifts, and his name translates to "Yule Goat."
What is Finland?
This ruler ordered the Massacre of the Innocents, an event in which all male children under two years old in Bethlehem were killed in an attempt to eliminate the newborn "King of the Jews."
Who is King Herod?
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the 7th day of Christmas?
What are seven swans a-swimming
This Advent tradition involves opening a small door or window each day in December to reveal a treat, image, or scripture verse.
What is an Advent calendar?
This U.S. president is credited with being the first to decorate a Christmas tree in the White House, in 1851.
Who is Franklin Pierce?
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What is Home Alone?
DAILY DOUBLE
Who is the man who donated his own prepared tomb for the burial of Jesus after Jesus' Crucifixion?
Who is Joseph of Arimathea?
Name the song
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
What is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree?
This English tradition involves pulling small, decorative tubes that make a "pop" sound and reveal trinkets, jokes, and paper crowns.
What are Christmas crackers or poppers?
The first televised Christmas special was broadcast by this American network in 1951, featuring a performance of The Nutcracker.
What is NBC?
How long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow?
What is 7 years, on average?
This Old Testament prophet foretold the birth of Jesus, saying, "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."
Who is Isaiah?
The instrument "Silent Night" was originally written for.
What is the guitar?
This tradition, originating in Germany, involves hiding a certain fruit-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree, with the finder receiving good luck or an extra gift.
What is the Christmas pickle?
The first commercial Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Rockefeller Center occurred in this year.
What is 1933?
DAILY DOUBLE
The tradition of placing candles in windows at Christmas to symbolize hospitality and to welcome the Christ child originated in this country
What is Ireland?
According to the Gospel of Matthew, this prophecy stated, "Out of Egypt I called my son," which was fulfilled when Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fled to Egypt to escape King Herod.
What is the prophecy of Hosea? (Hosea 11:1)
Guess the Christmas song based off the emojis:
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
In this Eastern European country, families place straw under their tablecloth on Christmas Eve to symbolize the manger where Jesus was born.
What is Ukraine?
This was the first country to officially recognize Christmas as a public holiday in the 4th century, following the reign of Emperor Constantine.
What is Rome (or the Roman Empire)?
The term “Yuletide” originally referred to a midwinter festival that took place in this country, where the Yule log was burned as part of the celebration.
What is Scandinavia?
**I will accept the countries in the region of Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) NOT Finland and Iceland