Bess Family History
Christmas Tunes
"For The Culture"
Christmas Movies
Finish The Lyrics
100

What was Uncle Rufus' position in football?

What is a "Defensive Back"?

100

This song is about one of Santa's helpers. They used to laugh and call him names, but he came to save Christmas.

What is "Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer"?

100

This type of Sunday dinner is a cherished tradition in many Black households, often featuring collard greens, cornbread, and mac and cheese.

What is "Soul Food"?

100

In this American Movie, Who got run over by a reindeer?

Who is "Grandma"?

100

"All I want for Christmas is..."

What is "You"?

200

What are Grandma Sarah and Grandaddy Rufus' parent's names?

Who is "Beatrice and Robert Ings and "Henry and Bertha Bess"?


200

This song is a bilingual Christmas hit.

What is "Feliz Navidad"?

200

What happens if you stare at the stars in the sky for too long?

What is "You'll get a stye"?

200

This 1951 adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic features Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge.

What is A Christmas Carol?

200

"Sleigh bells ring, ......"

What is "Are you listening"?

300

What was Grandaddy Rufus' favorite hobby?

What is "Fishing"?

300

What is the title of Kirk Franklin & The Family's contemporary gospel hit?

What is "Now Behold The Lamb"?

300

What does it mean when the dishcloth is folded and the stove light is on?

What is "The kitchen is closed"?

300

In this animated movie, a train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

What is "The Polar Express"?

300

"Do you see what I see?"

What is "Do you hear what I  hear?"
400

Who was Grandaddy Rufus' white best friend?

Who is "Joe McCullough"?

400

Where did Michael Jackson see Mommy kissing Santa Claus?

What is "underneath the mistletoe"?
400

Scenario: You are out and about in chilly weather, snuggled and warm. You see a woman who is holding a baby with short sleeves and shorts on. You say:

What is "Why they ain't got no clothes on that baby?"

400

This 2007 comedy follows Ice Cube as a dad who, despite a series of misadventures, tries to keep Christmas magical for his kids.

What is "Are We There Yet"?

400

"Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so..."

What is "delightful"?

500

What was Grandma Sarah's favorite food?

What are "Sweet Potatoes"?

500

The well-known group The Temptations sang "Silent Night". Which of their members sang the falsetto verse? 

Who is Eddie Kendricks?

500

In a Black household, How early is too early to put up your Christmas trees?

What is "It's never too early"?

500

What was the name of the pimp played by Katt Williams in Friday After Next?

Who is "Money Mike"?

500

"You know..... and .......

And ........ and .........

........ and ..........

........ and ..........

But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?"


Hint: The blanks are names. 

Who is "Dasher and Dancer
And Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid
Donner and Blitzen"