Holiday History
Christmas started to become widely celebrated after the legalization of Christianity in this ancient empire
What is Rome?
In 1776, he crossed the Delaware and won a decisive victory in the American Revolution
Who is George Washington?
"Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus"
Who is Gabriel?
Thomas Edison was not only the inventor of the light bulb, he also invented these, which he strung up outside his workplace
What are Christmas lights?
This movie stars a rather cold individual who is brought to life with a magic top hat
What is Frosty the Snowman?
In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi started this tradition, which involves figures and props showing the birth of Jesus
What are nativity scenes?
Born on Christmas Day in 1642, he became one of the world's greatest scientists and proposed the first theory of gravity
Who is Isaac Newton?
"When the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy"
Who is Elizabeth?
With origins in the Middle East, this sweet treat migrated to Europe during the Crusades and is now commonly used to build edible Christmas decorations
What is gingerbread?
Released in 1974, this movie features Mother Nature along with her hot and cold offspring
What is A Year Without A Santa Clause?
The country which popularized the use of Christmas trees
What is Germany?
On Christmas Day in 800AD, he was crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor
Who is Charlemagne?
"He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever"
Who is Mary?
Large and vibrant red flowers that are commonly seen and gifted on Christmas
What are Poinsettias?
Based on a book published in 1843, this movie depicts a shrewd businessman who experiences a change of heart and learns to empathize with his employees
What is A Christmas Carol?
First sung in 1818 in Austria, this song about the night before the Savior's birth has been translated into hundreds of languages
What is "Silent Night"?
He resigned as president of the Soviet Union on Christmas Day, 1991
Who is Gorbachev?
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"
Who are the multitude of angels?
A decoration which was first invented by putting white semolina powder in a glass bulb filled with water
What are snowglobes?
After wishing he had never been born, and angel shows George what that reality would have been like in this film released in 1946
What is It's A Wonderful Life?
A generous bishop from Myra (Turkey) who inspired the myth of Santa Clause
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This Romanian dictator was executed on Christmas Day, 1989
Who is Ceausescu?
"How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years"
Who is Zechariah?
These do not serve the purpose that they're named for; instead they guard the mantle as Christmas decorations
What are nutcrackers?
A cat gets fried nibbling on the Christmas tree lights in this comedic Christmas classic
What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?