Heathen Christmas
This Dr. Seuss character famously tried to steal Christmas by taking gifts, food, and decorations.
Who is the Grinch?
In the book Mr. Willoughby’s Christmas Tree, this animal is the last to receive the final small piece of the tree.
What is a mouse?
This person is the newborn “King” praised in the opening line of the hymn "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing".
Who is Jesus?
This man tried to kill the baby Jesus, causing Joseph and Mary to flee to Egypt.
Who is King Herod?
Jesus was born in this kind of building where animals stayed.
What is a stable?
The Grinch lives just outside whoville on this snowy geographic feature.
In this classic ballet, Clara’s toy comes to life and leads her to the Land of Sweets.
What is The Nutcracker?
In the hymn containing the line "the hopes and fears of all the years," they are said to be met where and when?
What is Bethlehem (in thee) tonight?
This early Christian bishop—known for giving secret gifts—later inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This ruler ordered a census that caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
This 1942 holiday song remains the best-selling single of all time.
What is "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
This O. Henry story describes a husband and wife who each give up their greatest possession to buy a gift for the other.
What is The Gift of the Magi
This hymn, originating in Latin as Adeste Fideles, was traditionally sung while approaching a church nativity scene.
What is O Come, All Ye Faithful?
This country is where the tradition of decorating evergreen trees for Christmas first became popular.
What is Germany?
Mary wrapped Jesus in this before laying Him in a manger.
What are swaddling clothes?
This ancient winter celebration marked the return of longer days and influenced many later Christmas traditions.
What is Yule?
This 1946 film starring Jimmy Stewart follows George Bailey as he learns how many lives he touched.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This English carol is one of the few to mention King Herod, with the line, “Then Herod, the king, in his raging…”
What is The Coventry Carol?
This 8th-century missionary is traditionally credited with cutting down a sacred Norse oak to demonstrate the triumph of Christianity.
Who is Saint Boniface?
Before Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt, they first took Jesus to this town where He was presented at the temple.
What is Jerusalem?
This ancient Roman December festival featured feasting, gift-giving, and role reversals.
What is Saturnalia?
This 1947 film centers on a department-store Santa named Kris Kringle who goes on trial to prove he’s real.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
Originally written for guitar due to a broken church organ, this hymn debuted on Christmas Eve 1818 in Obendorf, Austria.
What is Silent Night / Stille Nacht?
This emperor officially declared December 25 the celebration of Jesus’ birth in the Roman Empire.
Who is Constantine?
This old man in the temple said he could now “depart in peace,” because he had seen the promised Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to be presented.
Who is Simeon?