Christmas Trees
The tradition of putting up the large tree at this New York City locale began in 1931 at a construction site during the Great Depression
What is Rockefeller Center?
These plants were first used in nativity processions and later spread around the world as they bloom during Christmas time
What are Poinsettias?
This second President hosted the first White House Christmas party in 1800
Who was John Adams?
The gospel of Luke tells the classic story of Jesus being born not in the inn but here in this lowly place
What is the Manger?
This character concludes Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" by saying, "God bless us, every one"
Who is Tiny Tim?
The Naciminento, or Nativity, is the principal element of Christmas celebrations in this North American country
What is Mexico?
Edward Johnson, the assistant of this reknowned inventor created the first electric Christmas lights in 1882
Who was Thomas Edison?
This rugged environmentalist President banned Christmas trees from the White House, although his son still snuck one in
Who was Teddy Roosevelt?
This verse tells the coming of Jesus as "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"
What is John 3:16?
This movie ends with the line "If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year's"
What is Die Hard?
Nicknamed the beaver state, this state produces the most Christmas trees with around 6.5 million trees harvested each year
What is Oregon?
Wreaths are said to represent this, an item prominent in Jesus' crucifixion, with the red berries representing the blood He shed
What is the Crown of Thorns?
Who was Eisenhower?
This gospel omits the story of Jesus' birth altogether, instead beginning with Jesus' baptism
What is Mark?
"And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime", is from this tune by Band Aid, a supergroup composed of Bono, Phil Collins, George Michael, and other superstars
What is "Do They Know It's Christmas"?
This Nordic country still practices the tradition of going to the forest to select and cut down their own Christmas tree
What is Norway?
Translated from German as "dung on a twig," this plant represents love, peace, and ferility
What is Mistletoe?
This president chose not to light the White House Christmas tree in 1979, honoring those captive during the Iran Hostage Crisis
Who was Jimmy Carter?
This major prophet wrote about the coming of Jesus in multiple verses, detailing "For to us a child is born, a son is given" and "He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"
Who was Isaiah?
In Lombardy this layered dish is a Christmastime specialty, with the sheets of pasta symbolizing Jesus' swaddling clothes
What is Lasagna?
This "Silent" President began the annual tree lighting ceremony on the White House lawn
Who was Calvin Coolidge?
The tradition of hiding this unusual, tangy food in a Christmas tree was supposed to bring good luck to the first child to find it
What is a Pickle?
This idealistc "Camelot" administration introduced themed trees to the White House in 1961 with the Nutcracker tree
Who were the Kennedy's?
This gospel, which gives the most full account of Jesus' birth, tells "She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
What is Matthew?
This composer's 1734 "Christmas Oratorio" uses Martin Luther's Bible translation as part of its text
Who was Johann Sebastian Bach?