Christmas Dates
What is the name of this date? 24th December
Christmas eve
What do people traditionally do under the mistletoe plant?
Kiss
In the novel A Christmas Carol, how many ghosts visited Ebeneezer Scrooge?
4
(his colleague's and the ghosts of the past, present and future Christmas)
What are the names of the three wise men said to have brought gifts to the baby Jesus?
Balthasar, Melchior, Caspar
The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film?
The Nightmare before Christmas
What is the name of this date? 25th of December
Christmas day
Where do children hang their stockings on Christmas Eve?
Next to the fireplace
What is the name of the little crippled boy in "A Christmas Carol?
Tiny Tim, Tim
What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas?
Panettone
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
What is the name of this date? 31st of December
New Year’s eve
Name 3 traditional English Xmas dinner ingredients
Turkey, potatoes, carrots, brussels sprouts, sweet potato, parsnip, broccoli, cauliflower, sausages with bacon
Which English author wrote the book ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Charles Dickens
Which country does the tradition of Christmas trees come from?
Germany
What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks?
The Polar Express
What is the name of this date? 1st of January
New year’s day
What do people in England do at 3pm on Christmas day?
Listen to the Queen’s speech
What dish was served by Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol? Also mentioned in the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Figgy pudding
In which modern country is St Nicholas’s birthplace and hometown?
Turkey
In the Original How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), what gift does Cindy Lou Who give Max?
A plate of green eggs and ham
In Oaxaca City, Mexico, Noche de rábanos is celebrated every 23rd December. Which food gives this festival its name?
Radish
Which of these names is NOT one of Father Christmas’ Reindeer?
Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Chaser, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen
Chaser
What's the name of Scrooge's colleague?
Jacob Marley
What is New Year’s Eve called in Scotland?
Christenmouse, Hogmanay, pigmany
What’s the most popular Christmas play featuring toys that come to life?
The Nutcracker