Christmas Music
Holiday treats/drinks
Christmas Traditions
Winter Sports
Miscellaneous
100

In Santa Claus is Coming to Town, the singer tells children, “You better not cry” and “You better not _____.” 

Pout

100
  • Ikea allegedly made the largest gingerbread man - true or false?

true

100
  • In which country do people celebrate Christmas by gathering on the beach?


Australia.

100

Which kind of ski race follows a winding course between pairs of poles topped with flags?

slalom


100

Who was the shortest serving Prime Minister of England and how many days?

A.  35

B. 45

C.  55

200

What brings Frosty the Snowman to life? 


a magical hat

200
  • Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?


The white of the cane allegedly represents the purity of Jesus Christ. The red stripes, on the other hand, are for the blood he shed when he died on the cross.

200
  • What country has the tradition of filling children's clogs with treats and candies on December 5th?


The Netherlands.

200

Visors, gloves and finger spikes are worn in which Olympic sport?


Luge

200

What is the number 1 show in America 2022?


a. House of Dragon


b. Yellowstone

c.  The White Lotus




300

In the song “Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of? 


black spiders

300
  • When and where were gingerbread houses invented?


In Germany during the 16th century.

300

Which country is known to have a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?


Italy

300

Which is the only indoor sport in the Winter Olympic Games that does not involve ice skates?

Curling

300

Where did the Nashes and Gittings first meet and who did Frank blast from the stereo speakers?

Frank's Boat and blasted INXS

400

What pop singer has been named the Queen of Christmas?



Mariah Carey (All I Want for Christmas is You)

400

Which drinks manufacturer is said to have popularized Santa’s red and white costume?


Coca-Cola

400
  • Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree first? 


Germany

400

Which county has hosted the Winter Olympic Games 4 times, more than any other country?

The United States

400

How many California residents moved out of California 2022?






A. 240,000

B. 350,000

C. 475,000

Answer: B

500

Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?” 


Judy garland

500

What is mulled wine made from?



red wine, sugar, and spices; name 3/4

  • Cinnamon sticks.
  • Star anise.
  • Black peppercorns.
  • Cardamom pods.
  • Allspice berries.
  • Dried orange peel.
  • Whole cloves.
500

Why are nutcrackers part of Christmas?


a. They bring good luck and protection to a family and its home

b. They were used to open nuts at Christmas

500

Which part of the world has never hosted the Olympic Winter Games?


The southern hemisphere

500

A new fabric, developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Rhode Island School of Design, can react to your heartbeat. What part of the human body was the fabric modelled on?



A.  The eye

B.  The ear

C. The skin

Answer B. the ear

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