Christmas Songs
These are the lyrics to what song, “O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way.”
Jingle Bells
In a Christmas movie with it in the title, what street did the miracle happen on?
34th Street
What city was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem
This is a coping technique where we turn our focus away from an overwhelming emotion or compulsion.
Distraction
Name three physical sensations or body language you notice when feeling angry.
Increased heart rate, temperature rising, clenched fist, clenched jaw, tunnel vision, heavy breathing, red face, etc.
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
9
In the movie Elf, which city does Buddy travel to to find his dad?
New York City
Where does the Grinch live?
Mount Crumpit
What is the first indication that you are feeling an emotion?
Physical sensations/body language
Name 3 emotion regulation strategies.
Deep breathing, imagery/visualization, taking a break, counting backwards, distraction, call a support, progressive muscle relaxation, etc.
How many drummers are drumming in the 12 Days of Christmas?
12
In the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
Who kisses Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Snoopy
This coping technique involves tightening and relaxing your muscle groups, one at a time, in a specific pattern. The goal is to release tension from your muscles, while helping you recognize what that tension feels like.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This is a communication style in which a person stands up for their own needs and wants, while also taking into consideration the needs and wants of others. ("I" statements!)
Assertive Communication
What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
A magical hat
In the movie A Christmas Story, what present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A Red Rider BB gun
What state produces the most Christmas trees?
Oregon
Amygdala
This part of the brain is the logical part and is in charge of decision making and problem solving.
Prefrontal Cortex
Who kept time in the Little Drummer boy?
The ox and lamb
In the movie Home Alone, what is the nickname of the pair of burglars that try to break into the McCallisters’ home?
The Wet Bandits
What gifts did the three wise men bring?
Myrrh, gold, and frankincense
This is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what is happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, and senses.
Mindfulness
This is the process in which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they express and experience emotions.
Emotion Regulation