Celebration Origins
What holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas
What town was Jesus Born in?
Where is Bethlehem?
Which plant, often hung in doorways during Christmas, is associated with the tradition of kissing underneath it?
What is mistletoe?
Which Christmas song begins with the lyrics, “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way”?
What is Jingle Bells?
In the movie Home Alone, where are Kevin’s family going for Christmas when they accidentally leave him behind?
Where is Paris?
Which month and day is Christmas traditionally celebrated on in most countries?
When is December 25?
According to the Bible, who was Jesus’ earthly father?
Who is Joseph?
In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
Where is Germany?
Which singer is famous for the 1994 Christmas hit All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Who is Mariah Carey?
What Christmas movie features a young boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
What is The Polar Express?
The modern image of Santa Claus as a jolly man in a red suit was largely popularized by advertisements from which company in the 20th century?
What is Coca-Cola?
According to the Gospel of Luke, which angel appeared to Mary to announce that she would give birth to the Son of God?
Who is the angel Gabriel?
In what country is it a Christmas tradition to eat KFC for dinner on Christmas Day?
Where is Japan?
Which Christmas carol’s lyrics were originally written in Latin as Adeste Fideles?
What is O Come, All Ye Faithful?
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
What is "Treat every day like Christmas"?
The Roman festival of Saturnalia, which influenced many Christmas customs, was originally celebrated in honor of which Roman god?
Who is Saturn?
Which Gospel includes the story of the shepherds visiting baby Jesus after being told of His birth by angels?
What is the Gospel of Luke?
In which country is it a traditional Christmas custom to hide a broom on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and evil spirits from entering the home?
Where is Norway?
Who wrote the music for the classic holiday song White Christmas, famously sung by Bing Crosby?
Who is Irving Berlin?
Who narrated the 1966 animated TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Who is Boris Karloff?
Which early Christian council, held in the 4th century, is believed to have officially fixed December 25 as the date to celebrate the birth of Jesus, partly to align with existing pagan festivals?
Who was the Council of Nicaea?
According to the Gospel of Luke, which Roman governor was overseeing the census that led Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem?
Who is Quirinius?
In Austria and parts of Germany, which frightening folkloric figure is said to roam the streets in early December, punishing misbehaving children?
Who is Krampus?
Which 1963 Christmas song by José Feliciano became famous for blending traditional holiday music with Latin-inspired guitar rhythms?
What is Feliz Navidad?
In Red One, what is the name of the global organization responsible for monitoring and protecting mythological beings, including Santa Claus?
What is the Mythological Oversight and Restoration Authority (MORA)?