Brain Teasers
Which one of Santa's reindeer can you see in outer space?
Comet
How many la's in each line of "Deck the Halls?"
8
What are the two most popular sayings on Christmas cards?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
What company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Open this each day beginning December 1 to reveal a small surprise or activity.
Advent calendar
True/False - the bible has a story about a man with six fingers and six toes.
True - 2 Samuel 21:20
Tracy's mother had 4 children. The first child was named April, the second was named May, and the third June. What is the name of the fourth child?
Tracy
What is the name given to the snowman in "Winter Wonderland?"
Parson Brown
In which New York City theater do the Rockettes perform their famous Christmas extravaganza?
Radio City Music Hall
What do men pretending to be macho say is their favorite Christmas movie?
Die Hard
The once-traditional way to remove mistletoe from a tree.
Shooting
After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus stayed in this village.
Bethany
A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other. The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or boat. How did the dog do it?
The river was frozen.
What character is "in a fairy tale they say?"
Frosty the Snowman
Who is Scrooge's business partner in "A Christmas Carol?"
Jacob Marley
Which reindeer is never mentioned in "The Night Before Christmas?"
Rudolph
Goose
The Christmas story is in what book(s) of the bible?
Matthew and Luke
You walk across a bridge and see a boat full of people, yet there isn't a single person on board. How is that possible?
The people on the boat are all married.
What well-known Christmas song became the first song ever broadcast in space?
Jingle Bells
Candy canes originated in what country?
What is Germany?
What is the meaning of the word "noel?"
Christmas or Christmas carol
This ornament is hidden for participants to find in a game called, "Hide the _______."
Pickle
"The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a __________"
...friend of tax collectors and sinners.
What is special about these words: job, polish, herb?
They are all pronounced differently when the first letter is capitalized.
What was the original title of "Little Drummer Boy?"
Carol of the Drum
What mythical figure punishes children in Europe?
Krampus
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
What is the oldest Christmas tradition?
Any of: decorating with evergreens, nativity, midnight service, carols
What were the first words God spoke to man?
Be fruitful and multiply - Gen 1:28