The Christmas Story
Who were the first people told about Jesus’ birth?
The shepherds
In Home Alone, what city does the McCallister family fly to for Christmas?
Paris
Which Christmas carol includes the line “Glory to the newborn King”?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What do people usually place on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
What food is most likely to be left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cookies (and milk)
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, where does the Grinch live?
Mount Crumpit
Which carol includes the line "joyful and triumphant” in the first line?
O Come, All Ye Faithful
What plant is traditionally hung for people to stand under and kiss?
Mistletoe
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max
Which Roman ruler ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
In Elf, what is the name of the department store where Buddy meets his father?
Gimbels
Which Christmas hymn includes the phrase “the hopes and fears of all the years”?
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Which country is most often credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
God with us
Which Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
In The Polar Express, what item does the main character receive that proves Santa is real?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh
Which Christmas hymn was originally written in Latin?
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
What three gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In Home Alone, what are the burglars’ first names?
Harry and Marv
Which Gospel does not include a traditional birth narrative of Jesus?
John
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what phrase does George Bailey repeatedly use when he becomes frustrated or angry?
“Zuzu’s petals!”
Which carol refers to Jesus as “Lord of Lords” and “offspring of a virgin’s womb”?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Which of the wise men’s gifts symbolized Jesus’ future death?
Myrrh
According to the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many total gifts are given altogether over the twelve days?
364