Food + Traditions
What fruit is traditionally put in a Christmas stocking?
An orange
What year was the 3rd Watts Christmas Party?
1983
"There are 15 people in this house and you're the only one who has to make trouble"
Kate McAllister, Home Alone
What little town was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh...hey!
Jingle Bells
What is the most popular Christmas tradition
Decorating the Christmas tree
Name the order the Watts kids are born (oldest to youngest)?
Melvin, Lawrence, Mildred, Gwen, JC, Darlene
"I Want An Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!"
Ralphie, A Christmas Story
Which Gospel tells the story of Jesus' birth?
Matthew and Luke
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angels voices...
O Holy Night
This nut is featured in holiday meals, included in casseroles and pies...
Pecans
Name one of Mittie Watts' favorite soft drinks
RC Cola or Pepsi
Blast this Christmas music. It's joyful and triumphant.
The Grinch, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Gabriel
Snowflakes in the air, carols everywhere, olden times and ancient rhymes, of love and dreams to share...
Christmas Time Is Here
When making dressing, what ingredient binds everything together?
Eggs
When is Granny's birthday?
February 28th, but her birth certificate says February 29th because the hospital didn't fill out her birth certificate until the day after
"That was really a bomb?... this a sick world we're living in, sick people!"
Myron Larabee, Jingle All The Way
Who was Mary engaged to when she found out she would give birth to Jesus?
Joseph
Repeat the sounding joy...Go tell of His glory, shout out the new story, that the Savior is born, let heaven and nature sing...
Joy to the World (Whitney Houston version)
In Germany, people count down the days to Christmas by opening a calendar, which contains a small treat, card, or gadget each day.... what's the calendar called
Advent
Name 3 snacks you always found on the dining room table during Christmas?
Apples, oranges, ribbon candy (and shelled nuts)
"A toast to my big brother George, the richest man in town"
Harry Bailey, It's a Wonderful Life
What gifts did the wise men bring Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconcile...
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
For the Christian celebration of Christmas, what's the OLDEST holiday tradition?
The viewing of the Nativity play
For Buddy Watts' hauling business, what was his slogan in the Indian Journal?
"You call, I haul, you pay, and that's all"
"Who would use Baby Wet Wet for Jesus?"
Julia Biggs, The Preacher's Wife
What sign did the wise men follow to find baby Jesus?
A star
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask the to stay close by me forever and love me I pray...
Away in a Manger
Children hang stockings receive gifts from Saint Nicholas... if they don't have stockings, what can they use instead?
Hang socks or set our their shoes
What was Mittie Watts' favorite breakfast meat?
Hamsteak
"When I'm worried and I can't sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep, and I fall asleep counting my blessings"
Bob Wallace, White Christmas
Jesus was born of what royal bloodline?
King David
It's the best time of year for the family... It's a wonderful feeling...Feel the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling, it's that time of year...Christmas time is here
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays