Christmas History
This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892
What is The Nutcracker
He ruled as king of Judea when Jesus was born
Who is King Herod
According to Greek Law, Feta cheese must be at least 70% derived from the milk of this animal.
What is a sheep
This famous Christmas Carol is also known by its original German title, "Stille Nacht."
What is Silent Night
The Holy Family fled to this country following Jesus' birth
What is Egypt
Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa, was born in the 3rd Century in this modern-day country.
What is Turkey
This little guy concludes Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" by saying "God bless us, every one."
Who is Tiny Tim
Eddie Murphy played the voice of this character in the movie "Shrek."
Who is Donkey
From the bottom of my heart, I hope you know how to say this phrase, meaning Merry Christmas in Spanish.
What is Feliz Navidad
The Christmas Story appears in these Gospels.
What are the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke
The modern Christmas tree dates back to the 16th century in this country, with the earliest trees having candy and candles as decorations!
What is Germany
All you need is some special headgear to get this famous figure to come to life. He'll probably wish you a happy birthday too!
Who is Frosty the Snowman
This monarch held the title of Queen of England and Queen of Spain during the 1550's.
Who was Queen Mary
This Christmas Carol includes the lyrics "God and sinners reconciled."
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Before Jesus' birth, the father of this prophet was temporarily struck mute by the Angel Gabriel.
Who is John the Baptist
Christmas happened during the first census to take place while this man was governor of Syria.
Who is Quirinias
Buddy the Elf proclaims these as the four main food groups in the 2003 film Elf.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
The name for this long trough that horses or cattle eat from comes from the Old French world meaning "to eat."
What is a Manger
In the song "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch," the singer would not touch the Grinch with a pole of this length.
What is a 39 1/2 foot pole
What is Jerusalem
Frankincense and Myrrh are resins with historical uses as incense; both are made from this dried substance.
What is tree sap
Besides the red-nosed icon, these eight reindeer are said to pull Santa's sleigh.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen
Poussin and Leonardo each painted an "adoration of" the biblical trio known by this four-letter name.
Who are the Magi
According to Bing Crosby, it's Hawaii's way of saying Merry Christmas to you.
What is Mele Kalikimaka
Following the order to execute the infant boys in Bethlehem, the Bible confirms that what was said by this prophet was fulfilled.
Who is Jeremiah