We're doing what now? (traditions)
The origin of this tradition is often attributed to St. Boniface, an eighth-century Catholic missionary. According to legend, he cut down an oak tree sacred to the pagan god Thor, and this grew in its place, symbolizing the everlasting nature of Jesus.
What is a Fir Tree (Christmas Tree)
What is gingerbread
Who is David (House of David)
What could be more appropriate for a winter wonderland vacation than a visit to this town? Blankets of snow are pretty much guaranteed, and this 'Northern' town offers lots to do during the season too, including the annual Christmas In Ice Contest that draws ice sculptors from across the globe. This is the best season for northern lights viewing, and you’ll be in one of the top spots for it. Plus, if you like Christmas, it doesn’t matter what month you arrive, it’s always Christmas here with holiday decor up 365 days of the year – after all, the town shares the name of Santa's year round home
What is North Pole (Alaska)
"I triple dog dare you"
What is "A Christmas Story"
The romantic associations with this plant are said to have likely began with the Celtic Druids, who considered it a sacred symbol of vivacity and used it to restore fertility. The Druids believed mistletoe didn't grow from roots in the ground, and when they found it growing on an oak tree, they considered it to be the tree's soul
What is Mistletoe
The official name of the cookie made from combining a hershey's kiss and batter featuring granulated/brown sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, butter, baking powder, and most importantly peanut butter
What is a peanut butter blossom
Tough job in the fields but this profession was first hear the Good news that Christ our Savior was born
Who are Shepherds
A Victorian-era silver mining community tucked deep into a box canyon in the San Juan Mountains, this city is often called North America’s most beautiful mountain town. Also a Kia model
What is Telluride (Telluride, Colorada)
"Keep the change, ya filthy animal"
What is "Home Alone"
Called "Posset" originally. This holiday libation is made by pouring heated and spiced cream over a warm mixture of eggs, sugar, and alcohol. The result is a rich custard full of calories and fat that can sometimes curdle.
What is Eggnog
These are made with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream, butter, and pecans. Though they're popular across the Southern U.S., they're most associated with New Orleans, Louisiana. (Also a very good Starbucks holiday latte flavor)
What are Pralines
The Lord used the government officials and the decree of this Roman Empire ruler to bring Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. Christ would be born there, thus fulfilling the prophecy found in Micah 5:2.
Who is Caesar Augustus
Nestled in the Adirondacks, this city has hosted the Olympic Winter Games twice, so you know your odds are good when it comes to snow and winter activities
What is Lake Placid
"God Bless us, every one"
What is "A Christmas Carol"
What is Feast of the Seven Fishes
Debuting in 1947, this “never-fail recipe” consisted of crumbled-up Betty Crocker Honey Spice Cake Mix, combined with a decadent mix of candied dates, raisins and pecan halves and its main ingredient. The result: jewel-like cake weighing in at six-and-a-half pounds. (you won't find it in the Habing house, and for that the host is thankful!)
What is a fruitcake
This gospel writer offers the most detail to the Christmas Story
Who is St. Luke
This Pennsylvania city is an obvious place to visit for Christmas, with its annual Christkindlmarkt inspired by the markets of Germany and a top Christmas market in the U.S., but it offers a whole lot more throughout the winter months. Named for the biblical birthplace of JC, but I don't think you'll find the original manger here
What is Bethlehem (Bethlehem, Pensylvania)
“If you’re worried and you can’t sleep, count your blessings instead of sheep. Then you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings.” (better sung than read)
What is "White Christmas"
An interesting tradition in the UK, you don't want to put cheese and salami on these noise-makers often used as stocking stuffers in England.
What are Christmas Crackers
Said to be the centerpiece for Michaelmas, a popular feast day in the Middle Ages, and before that, tradition says, it was offered as a sacrifice to the gods Odin and Thor.
Said to be most delicious at two times of year—when they’re young in the early summer and toward the end of the year when they’re fattest—the second being precisely why they were such Christmas commodities. (Vogt's are all in!)
What is a Goose (christmas goose)
As the Gospel says, In the beginning was this, and this was with God, and the this was God.” This is a definitive statement that Jesus is God, always has been, and always will be.
What is the Word
This Vermont city is known for its laid-back spirit and in the winter, it’s beautiful. The holidays bring lots of decor and twinkling lights that brighten up picturesque snowy scenes. Ya see, "they're more than great coats"
What is Burlington (Burlington, Vermont)
"Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind"
What is "Miracle on 34th Street"