Biblical Accounts / Prophecies
Which of the 4 gospels contain the nativity story?
Matthew & Luke
How had the wise men known where Christ was born?
The new Star
Which famous snowman has a song named after him?
Bonus: How was he brought to life?
Frosty the snowman
a Magical Hat
Who was Saint Nicolas?
Bonus: What century and country did he originate? (+200)
Rich Bishop who is famous for his secretive gift giving to the poor
4th century, Greece/Myra (modern-day turkey)
Finish the movie title: "Miracle on ____"
".. 34th St"
How many years passed between Samuel the laminate's prophecies and Jesus birth?
Bonus: What verse prophesies this?
5
Helaman 14:2
What does the word "Bethlehem" mean? (hint: Hebrew)
House of Bread (of Life)
In the hymn "Angles we have heard on high", who are the angle talking to?
the shepherds
Name all of Santa's reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
How many siblings does Kevin, from Home Alone, have?
Bonus: name them all
4
Buzz, Megan, Linnie, & Jeff
What were the angel's first words to the shepherds?
Bonus: What is the verse? (Hint: Luke)
"Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."
Luke 2:10
What gifts did the wise men bring and what did they symbolize? (gifts-100, symbols-200)
Bonus: How many Wise men are said to have visited Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Royalty, Divinity (An aromatic resin used in Temple incense), Burial (An embalming spice)
It doesn't specify the number is wise men
How many Christmas songs are in the current hymn book?
Bonus: How many are in the new section?
14-15 (one is a sacrament song)
5 were added
What country began the putting up of Christmas trees?
Germany
What year was "The Polar Express" released?
2004
What scripture is the main prophecy of the nativity star?
OR
What scripture prophecies that Jesus' is born in Bethlehem?
(400 for each)
Numbers 24:17
Michah 5:2
What is the etymology of the word "Noel"?
Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French "Noël", based on Latin "Natalis".
Sing the 3rd verse of "Joy to the world" (hint: "No more will...")
Congrats, you sound amazing
What is the official name of the "the Ghost of Christmas Future"?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come.
What is Rudolph's girlfriend's name? (he has one in each of his 2 movies, 200 for each answer)
Clarice / Zoey
What is the significance/symbolism of shepherds being told of Jesus' birth?
The shepherds were likely watching the sheep during birthing season (hence them watching all night), and they then witnessed the birth of The Lamb of God
What is the meaning(s) behind Poinsettias (it's a flower from Mexico used during Christmas time)
they look like stars & thrive in winter (like evergreens)
Which hymn ends each verse with "Peace on earth good will to men"?
Bonus: What is this song's Hymn number?
"I heard the Bells on Christmas Day"
214
How many gifts are given in the song "12 days of Christmas", combining everything together? (calculators are allowed)
364
( Tetrahedral # = n(n+1)(n+2)(1/6), n=12 days )
Fill in the blanks:
The Grinch: "The nerve of those Whos. Inviting me down there...Even if I wanted to go my schedule wouldn't allow it. 4:00, ____; 4:30, ___; 5:00, ___, tell no one; 5:30, ____; 6:30, dinner with myself - I can't cancel that again; 7:00, ____... I'm booked." (100 for each correct answer)
"...4:00, wallow in self pity; 4:30, stare into the abyss; 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one; 5:30, jazzercize; 6:30, dinner with me - I can't cancel that again; 7:00, wrestle with my self-loathing... I'm booked."