Three Wise Guys
The three wise men brought these three gifts with them to lay before their new king.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
This is the first Christmas hymn in the Church Hymn Book and helps to set the tone for a joyous holiday season.
What is "Joy to the World" (#201)?
The day after Christmas is called this in England.
What is Boxing Day?
This is the Spanish name which translates into "Father Christmas".
Who is Papa Noel?
This controversial Christmas tradition was initially developed by the Romans with a mix of pine nuts, barley mash, pomegranate seeds, raisins and honeyed wine before being shaped into a cake.
What is "fruitcake"?
This mortal king said unto the wise men "When ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also”
Who is King Herod?
Finish this lyric:
1. Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;
The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay,
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What is "The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay."?
Rather than the the Christmas sleigh we think about, in Finland Santa rides this animal instead.
What is a goat?
Taken from the German Christkindlein, this English name for Santa was best popularized in the 1947 film 'Miracle on 34th Street'
Who is Kris Kringle?
In Japan, this fast food restaurant is known to traditionally be a Christmas treat
What is KFC?
The star appeared to the three wise men in this cardinal direction to help guide their way.
What is the East?
In "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (#209) the refrain repeats these five words in response
What is "glory to the newborn king"?
Many Russians actually celebrate Christmas on this day instead of December 25th.
What is January 7th?
The Italians know Santa by this name, translated as "Daddy Christmas".
Who is Babbo Natale?
This is how you traditionally mix Christmas pudding for good luck.
What is clockwise?
These are the names of the three wise men.
Who are Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar?
The chorus for #203 "Angels We Have Heard on High" repeats these four Latin words to maximum effect.
What is "Gloria in excelsis Deo."?
(Glory to God in the highest)
In this European country, the Christmas Eve meal is popularly known as "the Meal of the Seven Fishes" including salt cod, eel, squid, conch meat and clams.
What is Italy?
On the islands of Hawaii, this interpretation of Santa Claus travels by canoe to deliver gifts.
Who is Kanakaloka?
Although disgusting, this is nevertheless the most popular vegetarian Christmas dish instead of the traditional Turkey.
What is "nutroast"?
You can find this insight into the three wise men in this section of scripture: “When we find him, will we be prepared as were the wise men of old to provide gifts from our many treasures? They presented gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These are not the gifts Jesus asks of us. From the treasure of our hearts Jesus asks that we give of ourselves: ‘Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind’
What is Doctrine & Convenants? (64:34)
Complete the missing hymn lyric:
3. Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
____ ____ ______ _______;
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n.
Son of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing;
What is "Born this happy morning"?
Instead of the reindeer, Santa's sleigh is pulled by six white "boomers" in this country in the Pacific Ocean.
What is Australia?
With the help of his granddaughter, Snegurka, this Russian stand-in for Santa brings chidlren their presents in January.
Who is Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost)?
The British eat 27 of these on average over the course of Christmas day.
What is 'mince meat pie'?