Christmas Movies
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What Christmas song features the lyrics “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
Who gave birth to Jesus?
Mary
Which reindeer is known for his glowing red nose?
Rudolph
In the movie Elf, what is the best way to spread Christmas cheer?
By singing loud for all to hear
What Christmas carol contains the lyric “Let men their songs employ”?
Joy to the World
What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
What are two popular names for Santa Claus?
St Nick, St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
Finish the lyric “Silent night, holy night…”
All is calm, all is bright
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
What sign were the shepherds supposed to look for when searching for Jesus?
A baby lying in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes.
What did Frosty the Snowman do when a magical hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what does Jack Skellington mistakenly call Old Saint Nick?
Sandy Claws
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, incense, and myrrh
What’s the name of the giant snow monster who guards the North Pole in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The Bumble (Abominable Snowman)
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
Which Christmas song holds the record as the best selling single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Not only is it the best-selling Christmas song of all time, but it’s also the best-selling single overall, with an estimated 50 million copies sold.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is a manger?
A manger is a trough or open box used to feed livestock, such as horses, cows, and donkeys. Mangers are typically found in stables, corrals, or caves.
In the Bible, Jesus was born in a manger, which was a convenient place to lay the infant because the hay was soft and the sides were tall enough to keep him safe. The manger is a symbol of humility, as Jesus came to Earth as a baby to experience life as we do.
Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?
Dasher, Dancer and Donner