12 Questions of Christmas with Clive and Ian

Ian has a lot of questions about Christmas! Thankfully his brother Clive has lots of answers.

  • Question 1

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    Watch this short, funny video from Clive and Ian, who discuss the origins of the word Christmas in Question 1 of the 12 Questions of Christmas.

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  • Question 2

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    Was Jesus born on Christmas day? Watch as Ian asks his big brother Clive in the second 12 Questions of Christmas video.

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  • Question 3

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    Watch this fun video from Clive and Ian answering,"What year was Jesus born?" From the 12 Questions of Christmas.

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  • Question 4

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    Wondering what Santa Claus has to do with Jesus' birthday? Read here to find out how the Catholic saint St. Nicholas became a beloved Christmas icon!

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  • Question 5

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    Santa Claus? St. Nicholas? Sinterklaas? How did they all come to be represented by the jolly red-suited St. Nick? Watch this video to find out!

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  • Question 6

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    Why does Santa wear a red, furry hat? And a big fluffy coat? Hint: it's not the North Pole! Watch this fun video to learn about the real St. Nicholas' wardrobe.

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  • Question 7

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    Why does Santa ring a bell and collect money sometimes? Watch this cute video to learn about this history of the Salvation Army's Christmastime collections.

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  • Question 8

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    What's Hanukkah and what does it have to do with Christmas? Watch this video to find out about the holiday Jesus celebrated and why it's celebrated today.

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  • Question 9

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    Wonder why we chop down evergreens and decorate them for Christmas? Watch this fun video to find out how and why this tradition got its start in Germany.

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  • Question 10

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    Watch this fun video to learn what the "12 Days of Christmas" actually are - not 12 days of crazy gift-giving, but a celebration of Jesus from Dec. 25-Jan.6

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  • Question 11

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    Watch this fun video to learn just who "Emmanuel" is and what he has to do with Christmas - and why we should celebrate Him all year long!

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  • Question 12

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    Ian has one final question about Christmas for his brother Clive in this cute video - what is Clive going to get Ian for Christmas?

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