Biblical Christmas
Who spread the news about baby Jesus throughout Bethlehem?
The Shepherds
In Austrian tradition, what being captures naughty boys and girls in his sack?
Krumpus
The kind of sleigh used in “Jingle Bells.”
One-horse open sleigh
What community event highlights cultures from the 4 regions of the world for Christmas.
Advent
Fruitcake originated in what ancient country?
Egypt
How many Magi are mentioned in the Christmas story?
Which country hangs spiders and webs made of straw, beads, or wire on their Christmas tree?
Ukraine
In the Christmas song, “We Wish you a Merry Christmas“ the carolers are pretty insistent they get this treat before leaving.
Figgy Pudding
What always follows the evening of Christmas decorating on board the ship?
What does the X in the common abbreviation “X-mas” stand for?
χριστός - Chrīstós in Greek
According to the Bible, which animals were mentioned as being present in the stable when Jesus was born?
None
In what country is it a tradition to go to KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Silent night was originally composed in what language?
German
Easter and Christmas are the 2 holidays on board you can expect to find ______ at brunch.
Bacon
In what country does the traditional Christmas flower, the poinsettia, originate?
Madagascar
How old was Jesus when he officially received his name?
8 days old
Where are you if someone wishes you “Mele Kalikimaka”?
In which New Testament book do we read about the angels singing, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men?”
The Bible never mentions the angels singing.
Who gives presents to the LH children on Christmas Eve?
The Director
Pope Julius I declared December 25 to be Christmas Day in what year?
350 AD
What characteristic is shared between the first visitors who came to see Jesus, and those he later called to be his disciples?
They both stank.
Bolivians bring what animal to Christmas Eve mass?
Roosters
How many gifts in total were given by the end of ”The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
Name the last 3 ports LH was in for Christmas.
Beirut, Takoradi, Kingstown
What country does the original St. Nicholas call home?
Turkey