Christmas History
How did Mary and Joseph travel to Jesus' birthplace?
On a donkey
What's the title of the movie about a train that carries kids to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
In the "Twelve Days of Christmas", how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
What are the service times of our Christmas Eve services for 2024?
4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm
What is the name of the popular Christmas candy shaped like a cane?
Candy Cane
What did the three wise men bring baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Who wrote the classic story, "A Christmas Carol?"
Charles Dickens
In Mariah Carey's classic "All I Want for Christmas," song, what does she say she won't wish for?
Snow
What are the 4 C's of FVCN?
Celebrate, Connect, Care, Christ
What is most commonly served with pumpkin pie in the United States?
whipped cream
Who were baby Jesus' first visitors?
The shepherds
Miracle on 34th Street centers on what real-life department store?
Macy's
In "The Chipmunk Song," what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plan that loops the loop?
A hula hoop
What Dave Roberts' middle name?
Edward
What Christmas food is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time and who released it?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What songs will we be doing for the very first time on Christmas Eve?
The Joy by The Belonging Co and Worth the Wait by Phil Wickham
In what country did the tradition of eating a Christmas ham originate?
Germany
What country is credited with starting the Christmas Tree tradition?
Germany
What food did Kevin McCallister's family order the night before their departure in Home Alone?
Pizza
What Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Jose Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
How many pastors are on staff currently?
11
In what century was Egg Nog first consumed?
13th Century
In what year did Christmas officially become a US holiday?
1870
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
What's the German name for the song known in English as "O Christmas Tree?"
O Tannenbaum
What small town in Florida is Lauryn's hometown?
San Antonio/Dade City
Which fruit is traditionally included inside a Christmas stocking?
An orange or clementine
In what year did the first Rockefeller Center tree go up?
1931
What year did the film, "It's A Wonderful Life," come out?
1946
What Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
How many grandchildren does Pastor Dave have currently?
5 with one on the way!
What country did cinnamon sticks originate from?
Sri Lanka