Advent
The first week in the season leading up to Christmas is called this.
What is HOPE?
This song explains the origin story of one bright-shining Christmas "celebrity" (Santa's #1 on Christmas Eve).
What is RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER?
This peppermint candy was originally shaped to mimic a shepherd's crook, but we now associate the shape with the candy itself.
What is a CANDY CANE?
When you want to keep your ears warm in the cold, but don't want to wear a full hat, some people choose to sport a pair of these.
What are EARMUFFS?
The second week of advent is called this, also a continuing theme at the Hub this year.
What is PEACE?
This song was popularized by Bing Crosby, and performed by him in a Christmas movie by the same name.
What is WHITE CHRISTMAS?
While you can have this warm drink at any time during the year, it really shines at this time of year with different variations and lots of sweetness.
What is HOT CHOCOLATE?
You wear these when you want to go for a nice winter hike without sinking into the snow.
What are SNOWSHOES?
This is the number of wise men that came to visit Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.
What is UNKNOWN?
On an advent wreath, this week is often symbolized by a pink candle, and not a purple one.
What is JOY?
This hymn, when in its original key, is often sang by soloists at Christmas time because of the famous high note.
What is O HOLY NIGHT?
This type of cookie is quite popular in Scotland year round, but we make it more frequently in Canada at Christmas time.
What is SHORTBREAD?
Though they keep our hands nice and warm, you better get a friend to help you zip up your coat since these make little tasks very difficult.
What are MITTENS?
This is the term used when more than one angel would appear to speak to someone.
What is a HEAVENLY HOST?
The last Sunday before Christmas is marked as ______ Sunday.
What is ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU?
This dessert is mentioned in the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", and the singers are quite sure that they would like some brought to them "right now".
What is FIGGY PUDDING?
For Taylor Swift fans, this is a common symbol from "All Too Well" - Taylor couldn't keep her neck warm since this was never returned to her.
What is a SCARF?
The wise men brought these three gifts to Jesus.
What are GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, and MYRRH?
The final candle lit in an Advent wreath is called the _______ candle.
What is CHRIST?
This hymn sung at Christmas time is about the quaint town that Jesus was born in.
What is OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM?
In Disney World, the Grand Floridian hotel builds a giant one of these in their main lobby at Christmas, which includes a functional bakeshop.
What is a GINGERBREAD HOUSE?
What is a SNOWSUIT?
Jesus was placed in a manger when he was born, which was more specifically referred to as this.
What is a FEEDING TROUGH?