Christmas songs
"In a one-horse open sleigh"
Jingle bells
Kids leave these out for Santa at night
Cookies
What is the name of the main character in "A Christmas Carol"? His name now means somebody who doesn't like Christmas.
Scrooge
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
a) Happy
b) Birth
c) Forever
Birth
Who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
Frosty the snowman came to life when what item of clothing was put on him?
his hat
I saw Mommy kissing ___________ undernearth the misteltoe last night
Santa Claus
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
What is the name of the family in Home Alone?
The McCallisters
Which Saint is Santa Clause supposed to represent?
Saint Nicholas
The angels told them of Jesus' birth first.
Shepherds
What is the name of the circle of pine branches you can hang on your door as a decoration?
wreath
Who sings the song that starts with "Last Christmas I gave you my heart"
George Michael/Wham
What do naughty kids get at Christmas?
Lump of Coal
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole
The Polar express
What mode of transport does Santa use?
sleigh
Why was Jesus born in the manger?
No room in the Inn
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Dunder and Blixem
What year did Mariah Carey's "All I want for Xmas is you" debut?
1994, 2000, 2006
1994
The name of a famous Russian ballet about christmas
The Nutcracker
Can you name either of the burglars in Home Alone or their nickname?
Harry, Marv, The Wet Bandits
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
pigs in a blanket
What is the name of the angel that told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
Gabriel
Canada, The U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?
Boxing Day
Fill in the blank
"I'm Dreaming of a _____________ christmas"
White
How many Reindeer does Santa have (including Rudolph)?
9
What is a nutcracker?
a) A toy soldier
b) A Christmas dessert
c) A toy hammer
a ) A toy soldier
These were traditionally hung on Christmas trees but now we have electricity.
Candles
There were only 3 wise men who visited Jesus at the manger?
True or False
False
What is traditionally hung above fireplaces on Christmas?
Stocking
_____ to the World, the Lord has come. Let earth receive her king.
Joy
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stocking
Name two famouse animated Snowmans
Frosty the Snowman
Olaf
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
You get stuck to the metal
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
Paris.
Fa la la la la la la la _________
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
A man and woman standing under the hanging mistletoe have to kiss.
In "Home Alone 2", Kevin gets lost in this city.
New York
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's
Coca Cola
Who was so jealous and fearful of Jesus that he had every baby boy killed that was born during the time Jesus was born?
King Herod
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad.
Complete the song
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
The game where you give each other anonymous Christmas gifts is called?
Secret Santa
Three words used to describe the Grinch.
a) Stink, stank, stunk
b) Greedy, selfish, grumpy
c) Weird, crazy, dirty
Stink, stank, stunk.
Who invented the first strand of Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison
What is the name of Jesus' earthly father?
Joseph
How does Santa enter the house?
Through the chimney
What is the the highest selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas sung by Bing Crosby
What was the name of the Emperor who invented Christmas?
Roman emperor Constantine
The Grinch tried to take Christmas away from the residents of which town?
The Whos in Whoville
What can be made in snow, and also put on top of the tree?
Angel
What other name, given to Jesus by the angel, means "God with us"?
Emanuel / Immanuel
In the movie "Elf" what is the name of the main character?
Buddy the Elf
"On the first day of xmas my true love sent to me:___"
A partridge in a pear tree
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
The name of the Grinch's per dog.
Max
In what modern country was the real St. Nicholas (Mikulas) born?
Turkey
Which 2 gospels include the story of Jesus' birth?
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
A. Matthew and C. Luke
The 3 gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus at the manger?
Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh.