1. Fertility
   Fenugreek
2. Fennel
   Frankincense

You've probably heard about the gifts the wise men presented to baby Jesus – gold, frankincense and myrrh – but never really known what it was. Frankincense is a prized fragrant oil that many believe contains health benefits and medicinal properties.

1. Trays of cookies
   Tree topper
2. Christmas plants
   Wrapping paper

The poinsettia was named after a diplomat with the last name "Poinsett," who is believed to have brought the plant to the United States. You're probably acquainted with its red flowers, although these are technically the plant's leaves.

1. Cold brew coffee
   Chocolate beer
2. Hot spiced cider
   Cinnamon latte

Wassail is a holiday word we think needs to make a resurgence. Sure, you could ask for hot cider, but doesn't "wassail" sound more exquisite? There's even a Christmas carol with the lyric, "Here we come a-Wassailing ..." a not-so-subtle request for a hot drink for cold carolers.

1. Santa's reindeer
   Three wise men
2. Toy-making elves
   St. Nick himself

The Magi were priests from ancient Persia who traveled to Bethlehem to bestow gifts – gold, frankincense and myrrh – on Jesus after his birth. We are more accustomed to hearing them referred to as the three wise men, but Magi is also appropriate.

1. A breakfast casserole
   A drink with eggs, cream and alcohol
2. A deviled egg appetizer
   A type of custard dessert

Eggnog came by the "egg" part honestly, with versions combining some amount of eggs, cream and sugar. The idea of "nog," however, is rooted in medieval Britain where the term represented a type of ale or beer. Leave it to us today to combine the two into one glorious holiday drink.

1. A dessert
   Sparkly decor
2. A type of cookie
   The rack you hang stockings on

The word "tinsel" dates back to the 16th century when it was used as an iridescent component for other fabrics. We now recognize tinsel as sparkly colorful fabric or material, most frequently used on Christmas trees or in holiday decor.

1. Lowing
   Excelsis
2. Jubilee
   Tannenbaum

Have you heard the Christmas carol, "O Tannenbaum"? Alternately, you may have heard "O Christmas Tree." Guess what? They are one and the same. "Tannenbaum" is a word to describe a fir tree, a common version of the Christmas tree.

1. Glockenspiel
   Mackerel
2. Emmanuel
   Ishmael

The name "Emmanuel" translates to "God with us," but it is used in the Bible and around the holidays in various Christmas tunes, including the one referenced in this question.

1. Carol
   Hymn
2. Advent
   Nativity

Turns out, "carol" is much more than just a woman's name. The term "carol" around the holiday season is used to signify songs like, "Joy To The World," "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and "Jingle Bells," all festive holiday songs. The word is believed to come from the Greek "khoraules," which translates loosely to "flute player."

1. Solstice
   Advent
2. Manger
   Noel

Have you ever had an Advent calendar? Typically filled with chocolates or small treats, these calendars allow you to count down the days until Christmas by opening one calendar door at a time. Advent — the four Sundays before Christmas — means Christmas is coming.

1. Swiftly
   Swaddling
2. Sanding
   Smothering

If you've ever had a child, you probably already recognized "swaddling" from the "swaddling clothes" in which Mary wrapped baby Jesus. Swaddling clothes, back in Jesus' day, would have been strips of fabric wrapped snugly around an infant to help keep him still. Of course, today we have swaddling garments that make that task a lot simpler.

1. Reindeer
   Elves
2. Angels
   Children

"In The Bleak Midwinter" is a little-known Christmas carol based on the words of a Christina Peretti poem. In it, she references "cherubim and seraphim," which are words used to describe heavenly bodies or angels.

1. Ling
   Lang
2. Long
   Lung

It began as a Scottish poem by Robert Burns and was later set to music that gets sung on New Year's Eve. "Auld Lang Syne" essentially means "times long past" or "days gone by." It's a good thought heading into a new year.

1. Canape
   Strudel
2. Yule
   Nacht

The word "yule" is traced back to an Old Norse word that signified the period of time just before Christmas. Years later, others would adopt the word to signify not only Christmas but also the period of time just before – and after – the holiday.

1. Clove
   Blitzen
2. Balsam
   Burrough

The word "balsam" isn't technically a Christmas word, although it is often used to describe a specific type of tree – the balsam fir – that is frequently used for decorating and placing gifts under. Sound familiar?

1. A type of Christmas tree
   A plant under which you kiss
2. A straight line of stockings
   Giving socks as presents

Mistletoe has long been used at Christmas as a reason to kiss your sweetie. The tradition dates pretty far back in history thanks to the belief it contributed positively to fertility. Not to be a downer, but real mistletoe is a parasite that attaches itself to other plants.

1. Batspell
   Bobbins
2. Bobtail
   Cat-tail

"Bells on bobtail ring ..." You've probably sung that a few hundred times in your life but maybe never knew its origins. A "bobtail" is a closely-trimmed tail on a horse, helpful to keep it from getting caught in the reins of the rider or driver.

1. Wreaths
   Popcorn garlands
2. Flowers
   Branches

"Deck the halls with boughs of holly ..." But what is a bough? A bough is a branch from a tree. So, when you're pulling out boughs of holly, you're decorating with branches of holly. Quite merry!

1. A Hanukkah candle
   A type of pastry
2. A four-sided toy
   A night of rest

Children and adults alike may play with a dreidel during Hanukkah. A dreidel is a four-sided top which is outfitted with Hebrew letters on each side. It is used as part of a gambling game during the season.

1. Talk
   Stop
2. Listen
   Bow

How are your listening, or should we say "harking," skills? That's what the word "hark" means in "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." It means stop and listen to what the angels have to say. The word comes from Old English roots.

1. Festival
   Yuletide
2. Chestnut
   Tidings

When the word "yuletide" came into use in the 15th century, it was reserved for a heathen feast. Christians then took it over to describe the period surrounding Christmas and its festivities. “Yuletide carols being sung by a choir …" Sound familiar?

1. A way to greet people at the holidays
   A style of caroling
2. A feast or dinner
   A Christmas volunteering party

"Belly-cheer" just sounds like fun, doesn't it? Who doesn't want belly-cheer? This term dates back to the 16th century, and it has a pretty simple explanation. It means great food or feast, definitely a holiday tradition.

1. News
   Gifts
2. Songs
   Ornaments

Someone who has glad "tidings" has good news or information to share. The word "tidings" is not too obscure, but it does appear in multiple Christmas tunes and is not used regularly in speech today. So, now you know!

1. Fidelity
   Botany
2. Serendipity
   Ephiphany

In some Christian circles, the Magi's visit to baby Jesus is commemorated in an event known as the Epiphany. It is celebrated 12 days after Christmas and is usually recognized in some type of feast or celebration on January 6. Count us in!

1. A row of presents
   A type of fruit
2. A type of candy
   A type of animal

In Clement Clarke Moore's famous "A Visit From St. Nicholas," the children are asleep with visions of sugar-plums dancing in their heads. Sugar-plums are much more sugar than fruit; in fact, they might remind you of an M&M or candy-coated almond.

1. Snow
   Nativity
2. Christmas
   Gift

“The first Noël, the angels did say …” is the opening line of the Christmas carol, "The First Noël." The term is simply used as a replacement or synonym for Christmas, and we'd say the very first Christmas was a pretty big deal.

1. Visit from St. Nick
   Time with family
2. Plethora of presents
   Light covering of snow

There's nothing better than a fyole on Christmas; that is, a light covering of snow when everything is just barely dusted with the white stuff. Of course, we hope it clears up quickly, too, so we can get outdoors!

1. Festsnusa
   Goddag
2. Hogamadog
   Panta

The etymology of the word "hogamadog" tells us that the term actually references the tiny critter we know as a snail. That's appropriate, given how a hogamadog is formed, by rolling a small snowball around until it forms a huge one (similar to the curly shell of a snail).

1. Muddle
   Snerdle
2. Perdiddle
   Twiddle

To "snerdle" means to get wrapped up in bed in a cozy fashion. Now, we're not saying you can't snerdle anywhere and anytime you please, but there's nothing better than a good snerdle when the temps are dropping and snow is falling. Wouldn't you agree?

1. Holiday ornaments
   Dinnerware
2. Cash
   A sewing kit

If you prefer to give (and receive) cash instead of an actual Christmas gift, you're not alone. In fact, this old-timey Christmas word, "present-silver," was used specifically for those who gave money as a gift.

1. Barn
   Manger
2. Birth
   Concert

You wouldn't call just any birth a nativity (although you could), but Christians use it around Christmastime to signify the birth of Jesus. The word is derived from the Latin, "nativus," which simply means birth. Some people choose to display Nativity arrangements in their homes around the holidays.

1. Cheapskate
   Scrooge
2. Procrastinator
   Hater

We're calling it now! The term "yuleshard" needs to make a comeback. A yuleshard is someone who is still prepping for Christmas on Christmas Eve (read: procrastinator), and we know more than a few folks who fit that description.

1. A box of European chocolates
   A special type of socks
2. A cheap, useless gift
   A set of nail care tools

This is an odd one, for sure. A "toe-cover" is a term that has been used since the 1940s to signify a gift that is both cheap and useless. Why it references toes we may never know! Does this mean we shouldn't gift socks?

1. Yule-skrep
   Ramrackett
2. Bummock
   Rumball

Santa may have come and gone, but bad behavior on Christmas Day is still grounds for a swat on the bottom in some cultures. An old Scottish word for this action, yule-skrep meant a swift spanking, specifically one administered at Christmas.

1. Being grumpy aroud family
   Giving a gift to appease someone
2. Forgetting to buy someone a gift
   Singing carols off-key

We mentioned it at the beginning of this quiz – drachenfutter. Sounds a little menacing, doesn't it? That's because it translates, quite literally, to "dragon-feed." In the context of gift-giving, however, it refers to a gift given to a woman by her husband in an attempt to placate her. Hey! Give from the heart or not at all, we say.