Christmas Story
This was the King of Jerusalem when Christ was born
Who is "Herod the Great"
Some scholars believe the sheep the shepherds were watching sheep near Bethlehem were used for this particular function
What Christmas decoration is made from a parasitic plant?
What is "Mistletoe"
This movie mixes spaghetti and maple syrup as dinner for the main character.
What is "Elf"
This Christmas Carol was originally sung with a guitar because the church organ was broken.
What is "Silent Night".
Bethlehem is also called what in the Bible
What is "Ephrathah" or "The City of David"
The historical record indicates that Christians have been celebrating Christmas on December 25th since at least the beginning of what century?
What is "the beginning of the 3rd century"
This company began using Santa Claus in the 1920s/30s as part of its advertising campaign to sell soda/pop
What is "Coca Cola"
In "It's a Wonderful Life", this is the name of the angel who helps Jimmy Stewart's character.
What is "Clarence."
Bonus, Double Jeopardy: What does Clarence get at the end of the movie?
This carol contains the line, "Nails, Spear, shall pierce Him through."
This was the governor of Syria when Christ was born.
Who is "Quirinius"
This Pagan Roman Holiday was moved to December 25th to try to influence Christians to leave Christianity for paganism.
What is "Sol Invictus"
Frosty the Snowman has this for a nose
What is "a button"
This is the name of the Grinch's dog.
What is "Max".
This Christmas carol begins with the line, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks”.
What is “Silver Bells”
What is "3", Zacharius, Mary, and the Shepherds
This famous figure associated with Christmas is know for slapping heretics.
Who is "Saint Nicholas"
Bonus, Double Jeopardy: Who did he slap?
What historical figure is said to have introduced Christmas trees to homes?
Who is "Martin Luther"
This well known figure appears for a brief cameo in the movie "Home Alone 2".
Who is "Donald Trump"
This Christmas Carol demands figgy pudding.
What is "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"
The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's begins with this figure
Who is "Abraham"
Bonus: Double Jeopardy: with whom does Luke begin his Gospel genealogy?
What Christian group in early American history banned the celebration of Christmas
Who are "The Puritans"
This military group tracks the flight of Santa Claus every year
What is "NORAD"
Bonus, Double Jeopardy: Where is NORAD located? Hint, Sydney will be disappointed if you miss this.
This figure is on the hunt for silver and gold in the Claymation "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer"
Who is "Yukon Cornelius."
This Christmas Carol, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, describes his faith despite great personal tragedy in his life.
What is "I heard the Bells on Christmas Day.
Bonus: Double Jeopardy: Longfellow's son was wounded in this war, in part prompting the writing of this song. What war was his son wounded in?