Carols
This carol's 2nd line is "let earth receive her king!"
What is Joy to the World?
Often shaped like a shepherd’s crook, this striped candy is a classic Christmas treat.
What is a candy cane?
This evergreen decoration, often topped with a star or angel, is the centerpiece of many American living rooms in December.
What is a Christmas tree?
This town, prophesied in the Old Testament, is the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
What is Bethlehem?
This 1990 comedy follows young Kevin McCallister as he defends his home from two bumbling burglars.
What is Home Alone?
This carol tells of a solemn and still evening in a peaceful village where Christ is born.
What is Silent Night?
This rich holiday drink, traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, is often served with nutmeg on top.
What is eggnog?
Many families leave out these two treats on Christmas Eve as a gesture of thanks for Santa’s hard work.
What is cookies and milk?
According to the Gospel of Luke, this heavenly messenger told Mary she would give birth to the Son of God.
Who is Gabriel?
This 2005 World War I drama depicts the real-life Christmas truce between soldiers from opposing sides.
What is Joyeux Noël?
This lively carol invites listeners to hang Holly and make merry with music and singing Fa-la-la-la?
What is Deck the Halls?
This fruit‑filled dessert, popular in many American homes, is often baked in a flaky crust and served warm with ice cream.
What is Apple Pie?
This tradition involves hanging a large sock-shaped decoration by the fireplace to be filled with small gifts.
What is hanging stockings?
These humble laborers were the first to hear the angelic announcement of Christ’s birth.
Who are the Shepards?
In this animated classic, a magical train whisks a young boy to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
This carol describes angels proclaiming “glory to the newborn King.”
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?
This sweet bread, filled with dried fruit and sometimes nuts, is a staple of Italian Christmas celebrations.
What is panettone?
This plant, associated with holiday romance, is traditionally hung so people standing beneath it are expected to share a kiss.
What is Mistletoe?
Guided by a celestial sign, these travelers brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Who are the 3 wise men (Magi)?
This 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves who travels to New York City to find his father
What is Elf?
Originally a Ukrainian New Year’s folk chant called Shchedryk, this fast‑paced carol became a Christmas staple after composer Peter Wilhousky wrote new English lyrics in 1936.
What is Carol of the Bells?
This traditional English dessert is steamed, aged for weeks, and famously set aflame before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
This December tradition sees neighborhoods compete with elaborate visual displays, sometimes synchronized to music.
What are Christmas Lights?
This ruler ordered a census that required Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
This 1946 Frank Capra film follows George Bailey as he learns how much his life has meant to others.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?