Christmas Trivia

Nativity

1

The angel who appeared to Mary.

Gabriel

2

The three gifts the magi gave Jesus.

Gold, frankincense, myrrh

3

The king over Judea when Jesus was born.

Herod

4

Jesus’ title that means “God with us”.

Emmanuel

5

"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people: Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: You will find _______________________________." (Luke 2:10-12 NET)

A baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger

Food

1

A type of cookie often made into a houses or cut-out men.

Gingerbread

2

A dairy-based beverage popular around Christmas that's often made with rum.

Eggnog

3

The food asked for in We Wish You A Merry Christmas, served by Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol.

Figgy pudding

4

The food company that is known for using Santa Clause in its advertising.

Coca-Cola

5

The dessert a Bûche de Noël is commonly known as.

Yule log

Media

1

The character who tried to steal Christmas from the Whos.

The Grinch

2

The ghosts who visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.

The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come

3

The person who says, "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown" in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Linus

4

The group the Nutcracker and his army fight against in The Nutcracker.

The Mouse King and his army

5

The Christmas carol the Peanuts gang sings at around Charlie Brown's tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Miscellaneous

1

The bishop who inspired the Santa Clause legend.

Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop of Myra (in present-day Turkey)

2

The person who wrote A Christmas Carol.

Charles Dickens

3

A Jewish holiday celebrated in December to commemorate the rededication of the temple in the second century BC.

Hanukkah

4

A plant with red leaves popular around Christmas.

Poinsettia

5

The highest-grossing Christmas movie.

Home Alone

Carols

1

"A thrill of hope, the _____ _____ ________." (O Holy Night)

Weary world rejoices

2

The gift the lover was sent on the second day of Christmas in The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Two turtledoves

3

What the angels proclaimed in Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Christ is born in Bethlehem

4

A Christmas carol that was based on Psalm 98 and is about Jesus' second coming.

Joy to the World

5

The most recorded Christmas song.

Silent Night