A song about seasonal loneliness driven entirely by one celebrity’s vocal range
All I Want for Christmas Is You
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Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.
Who Said this?
Mary (Luke 1:38)
In 1879, James Lord Pierpont published this song, which is now one of the most famous Christmas songs in the world
Jingle Bells
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for this holiday, not Christmas.
Thanksgiving
A tune where a kid gets very excited about an approaching train
The Polar Express
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Who was this said to?
The Shepherds (Luke 2:10)
On Christmas Day 1776, George Washington led his troops across this river in a surprise attack against Hessian forces.
Deleware River
The character of Santa Claus was popularized in the U.S. by this company in the 1930s.
Coca Cola
A story about exchanging livestock for religious milestones
The Twelve Days of Christmas
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Polar Express
Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?
Who said this?
The Magi (Matthew 2:2)
In 1968, astronauts on this mission became the first humans to see Earth from space around Christmas time.
Apollo 8
This U.S. state produces the most Christmas trees annually.
Oregon
A story about tracking down a missing person using hoofprints
Up on the Housetop
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Die Hard
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.
What Book?
Micah 5:2
On Christmas Day 1991, this entity officially ceased to exist
Soviet Union
In Venezuela, it’s traditional to get around on these during Christmas morning
Roller Skates
A song where a parent emotionally manipulates a child into going to sleep
Silent Night
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The Holiday
And ____ blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel…
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Simeon (Luke 1:5–9)
On December 25, 800 AD, this pope crowned Charlemagne as Emperor, creating the Holy Roman Empire
Pope Leo III
This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition
Germany