Finish that song!
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas....
...It's the Best Time of the Year
"Holly Jolly Christmas" Burl Ives
What country did Poinsettia plants originally come from?
Mexico
1. What movie is this?
A Christmas Train
The Hopi Indians in Northern Arizona celebrate Soyal, their winter celebration, where the spirits that live in the San Francisco mountains bring down what?
The sun
What is your favorite Holiday movie or song?
No wrong answer :)
You will get a sentimental feelin'
When you hear....
...Voices singin', "Let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
"Rockin Around the Christmas Tree", Brenda Lee
Is Christmas really the day Jesus was born?
Unfortunately, the Bible does not mention date for his birth (a fact Puritans later pointed out in order to deny the legitimacy of the celebration).
Although some evidence suggests that Jesus' birth may have occurred in the spring (why would shepherds be herding in the middle of winter?), Pope Julius I chose December 25. It is commonly believed that the church chose this date in an effort to adopt and absorb the traditions of the pagan Saturnalia festival.
2. What Movie is this?
Elf
What Icelandic mythical creature is known as a giant, fearsome feline who stalks the snowy countryside on Christmas Eve and devours those who didn't receive new clothing to wear for the holiday.
Jólakötturinn, or the Yule Cat
The first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in at 1607 Captain John Smith’s settlement known as what?
Jamestown
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright...
'Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
" Silent Night"
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
8 nights
3.What Movie is this?
Home Alone
The Feast of the Epiphany is mostly celebrated in Europe, and celebrates the moment when the Three Wise Men realize that Jesus is a thing. What country throws an interesting little spin on it by including "the witch" Belfana in the story?
Italy
What year did the Rockefeller Christmas Tree tradition start? Points if you get it within a decade!
1931
You know Dasher and Dancer
And Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid
Donner and Blitzen...
...But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?
"Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"
How many nights is Kwanzaa celebrated?
7 nights
4. What movie is this?
Miracle on 34th Street
In Europe, December 6 is the night where the good boys and girls are given gifts by whom?
St. Nicholas
Who wrote the book, A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
DAILY DOUBLE:
Santa baby, a '54 convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you, dear....
...Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
"Santa Baby", Eartha Kitt
DAILY DOUBLE: Name ONE of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa
Mazao, the crops
Mkeka: Place Mat
Vibunzi: Ear of Corn
Mishumaa Saba: The Seven Candles
Kinara: The Candleholder
Kikombe Cha Umoja: The Unity Cup
Zawadi: Gifts
5. What Movie is this?
It's a Wonderful Life
In Europe, on December 5, the naughty boys and girls are visited by what mythical creature who are NOT given gifts, but rather put in a sack and taken to the underworld.
Krampus
From 1659 to 1681, Christmas was outlawed in what US city?
Boston