Christmas Traditions
The country credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
The Christmas song originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh.”
What is Jingle Bells?
The year the original Home Alone movie was released.
What is 1990?
The book of the Bible that records the shepherds visiting Jesus.
What is Luke?
The number of reindeer named in the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
What is eight?
The traditional Christmas colors originally symbolizing life and sacrifice.
What are green and red?
The carol originally written for Easter but later adapted for Christmas.
What is Joy to the World?
The fictional town where It’s a Wonderful Life takes place.
What is Bedford Falls?
The book of the Bible that records the visit of the wise men.
What is Matthew?
The reindeer added later in a separate story.
Who is Rudolph?
The Christmas Eve tradition involving shoes or stockings in many European countries.
What is leaving them out to be filled with gifts?
The Christmas hymn that announces Christ’s birth to shepherds.
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?
The actor who voices several characters in The Polar Express.
Who is Tom Hanks?
The city Joseph and Mary traveled from to register for the census.
What is Nazareth?
The traditional Christmas symbol representing eternal life.
What is an evergreen tree?
The traditional Christmas flower native to Mexico.
What is the poinsettia?
The song that includes the line “Let heaven and nature sing.”
What is Joy to the World?
The item given as proof of belief in The Polar Express.
What is the bell?
The Roman ruler who ordered the census at the time of Jesus’ birth.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
The average number of points on a snowflake.
What is six?
The twelve days of Christmas traditionally begin on this day.
What is Christmas Day?
The Christmas carol written in the 1800s known for its deep theological meaning.
What is O Holy Night?
The phrase revealed to be the Grinch’s true weakness.
What is Christmas spirit? (or love)
The Old Testament prophet who foretold the Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere usually falls in this month.
What is December?