The First Christmas
His Gospel tells of a rising “star from the East”
Matthew
Many celebrate by grilling meat on the “Barbie” in this country
Australia
22 Million of these birds are consumed by Americans on Christmas Day
Turkeys
By giving birth, she started the whole Christmas craze
Mary
Canine best friend of the Grinch
Max
The type of clothes the babe was wrapped in
Swaddling
British holiday on December 26th
Boxing Day
Ingredients include yolks, sugar, nutmeg, cream, and sometimes alcohol
Eggnog
Subject of a Christmas hit by Justin Bieber
Mistletoe
Came to life one day with the help of a magic hat
Frosty the Snowman
This was done to the Christ child when he was 8 days old
circumcision
Joyeux Noel means Merry Christmas in this language
French
Buddy the Elf pours this sweet sauce on his spaghetti
Maple Syrup
Hanukkah revolves around the lighting of this
Menorah
Pumpkin King voiced by Chris Sarandon
Jack Skellington
Defined as “a fragrant gum resin and used in perfumery, medicine, and incense in the Near East”
Myrrh
A traditional Christmas feast in this Asian country is Kentucky Fried Chicken
Japan
Roast Beast
First liturgy of Christmastide celebrated late on Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass
Discovered his father, Santa Claus, forgot to deliver a present
Arthur Christmas
In the book of Matthew, Mary goes into labor at the trunk of a palm tree
Quran
What date do Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
January 7
Originally baked at the end of harvest season and designed to be saved and eaten at the beginning of next harvest season; so they really made to last forever
Fruitcake
1947 classic film set in New York City where Santa stands trail
Miracle on 34th Street
Muppets who portrays Tiny Tim in the Muppet Christmas Carol
Robin the Frog