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100

This man called for the killing of boys under 2 years of age.

Who is Herod the Great?

100

This is the name of the angel who visits Mary, and is also mentioned in the Book of Daniel.

Who is Gabriel?

100

Crocodiles or rhinoceroses-eses aren't good enough for the kid who wants this animal for Christmas.

What is a hippopotamus?

100

Counting Rudolph, Santa's sleigh is pulled by this many reindeer.

What is 9?

100

We may often say "Merry Christmas" in English-speaking countries, but if I were in Spain or Mexico, I would probably say this common phrase.

What is Feliz Navidad?

200

This is the only person an angel speaks to in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth.

Who is Joseph?

200

Angels come to this group of people in a field, to tell them of Jesus' Birth

Who are the shepherds?

200

This popular Christmas character is described as "cuddly as a cactus" and "charming as an eel."

Who is the Grinch?

200

Originally brown or green, this company changed Santa's suit to red in its advertising in 1931.

What is Coca-Cola?

200

This British novelist wrote "A Christmas Carol."

Who is Charles Dickens?

300

An angel quotes the prophet Isaiah, saying that Jesus will be called this 8-letter name, meaning "God with us."


What is Immanuel?

300

Before the birth of Jesus, Mary visits Elizabeth, the mother of this important person.

Who is John the Baptist?

300

Oh what fun it is to sing this song that was created for Thanksgiving, but is now a classic Christmas song!

What is Jingle Bells?

300

Tom Hanks voices Santa and 5 other characters in this animated Christmas movie.

What is The Polar Express?

300

This red flower, which sometimes is said to represent the Star of Bethlehem, is native to Southern Mexico.

What is the Poinsettia?

400

Matthew quotes many prophets of the Old Testament, but in Jesus' birth Narrative, the author refers to only this prophet by name.


Who is Jeremiah?


400

Husband to Elizabeth, this man was unable to speak until after the birth of his child.

Who is Zechariah?

400

Elvis Presley sings of having this color of Christmas.

What is Blue?

400

You can track Santa's whereabouts on Christmas Eve by using this government agency's "Santa Tracker."

What is NORAD (North American Aerospace Defence Command)?

400

The Gregorian calendar places Christmas on December 25, but many Orthodox Christians follow this calendar and celebrate Christmas on January 7.

What is the Julian Calendar?

500

Assuming Joseph was Jesus' adopted Father, this man would be Jesus' adopted Grandfather. Are we back in Genesis?

Who is Jacob?

500

Cesar Agustus issued a census, which was the first census issued when this governor of Syria ruled.

Who is Quirinius?

500

On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me these 7 things.

What are 7 swans-a-swimming?

500

In "The Santa Clause," Scott Calvin, portrayed by this lead actor, accidentally kills Santa, forcing him to become the new Santa.

Who is Tim Allen?

500

In Germany and Austria, this horned, devilish, counterpart to Santa is said to punish poorly behaved children.

Who is Krampus?