Christmas Through The Ages
A legendary figure based off of a 4th century Christian bishop and patron saint of children, renowned for his secretive gift giving and generostiy. His image was solidified in the 19th century as Danish immigrants to America brought their traditions with them.
Who is Santa Claus?
"Oh what fun it is to ride in a ________ open sleigh"
What is one-horse ?
A holiday is celebrated in part by the gifting of red envelopes
what is Chinese New Year?
A movie that stars Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart, set in New York City
What is Elf?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive a partridge in a pear tree?
A phrase that was popularized by a widely circulated book by Charles Dickens that emphasized the kind-heartedness associated with the holiday, and coincided with a resurgence of traditional rituals and observances following the rise of Anglo-Catholicism.
What is "Merry Christmas?"
"And may all your Christmases be _____."
What is white?
The amount of candles on a menorah
A 1990 Christmas movie set in Chicago sees a young boy have to fight off a pair of incompetent invaders without any help, featuring Joe Pesci
What is Home Alone?
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive two turtle doves?
The saint which popularized the nativity scene.
Who is Saint Francis?
"I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a ___ of _____"
What is a cup of cheer?
A holiday celebrated on the fourth day of Christmastide, which serves as a vigil in relation to an order from King Herod
What is the Massacre of the Innocents / Holy Innocents' Day?
The first name of Tiny Tim's mother in A Christmas Carol
Who is Emily?
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive five golden rings
In 1914 during World War 1, both sides of the conflict engaged in an act that would become part of the larger Christmas mythology, symbolizing kindness and forgiving during this period.
What was the Christmas Truce?
"As they shouted out with glee (With glee!)
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
____________________!"
What is You'll go down in history?
A holiday of American origin that is celebrated from December 26 to January 1, based around 'seven principles'
What is Kwanzaa?
A heartwarming Christmas movie about George Bailey and Mary Hatch in the fictional town of Bedford Falls, as the community bands together against corporate consolidation.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive twelve drummers drumming?
An ancient Roman holiday that had a large influence on the customs now associated with Christmas, popular into the 4th century before being merged with Christian celebrations.
What is Saturnalia?
"Shepherds quake at the sight
__________________________
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born"
What is Glories stream from heaven afar?
The holiday of a European country used a historic alternative to Christmas, in part celebrated by a practice called 'first-footing'
what is Hogmanay?
An iconic Christmas movie that takes place in Los Angeles, California, that features Alan Rickman who plays a German man visiting for the holidays with friends
What is Die Hard?
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
When did I receive nine ladies dancing?