The Christmas Story
What town was Mary from?
Nazareth (Luke 1:26).
Zechariah prophesied that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem on what animal?
A donkey (Zechariah 9:9).
According Hark! The Herald Angels sing, what do these Herald angels sing?
"Glory to the Newborn King."
Which holiday is bigger in China: Christmas or New Year?
New Year.
In Home Alone, where does Kevin's family go for Christmas?
Paris, France
How many wisemen visited Jesus?
Unknown; the text does not say, only that they brought 3 gifts, no idea the quantity (Matthew 2:1).
God promised which king of Israel a son who would reign forever?
David (2 Samuel 7:11-16).
In Silent Night, we desire the "Holy Infant so tender and mild" to "sleep in __ __."
"Heavenly peace."
In England, people gave donations and small gifts to service workers (think mailmen) on what day?
December 26, Boxing Day
What is the name of the head elf in The Santa Clause?
Bernard
How many months pregnant was Elizabeth when the angel appeared to Mary?
6 months (Luke 1:36).
Who prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah (Micah 5:2).
What carol has this line: "Israel's Strength and Consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art"?
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.
Children in Spain set out shoes filled with straw for the Wise Men’s camels in exchange for sweets on what night?
January 5.
What does the main character in the movie “Elf” eat at the doctor’s office?
Cotton balls
Herod ordered that all baby boys of what age should be killed?
Two years and under (Matthew 2:16).
What Psalm foretells that soldiers would gamble for Jesus’ clothes?
Psalm 22 (verse 18).
Why are the merry gentlemen not to dismay?
Christ their savior was born on Christmas Day
True/False—In Ethiopia, most Orthodox Christians dress in red when going to mass to celebrate Christmas.
False, traditionally, people dress in white.
What does the Mayor of Whoville give the Grinch as a gift?
An electric razor
What man was waiting in the Temple to see the Christ before he died?
Who is Simeon (Luke 2:25).
What names does Isaiah give the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6?
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
What are Good Christian men to rejoice with?
Heart and soul and voice.
What do families in Mexico reenact from the Christmas story in observing las posadas?
Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.
What's the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018)