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100
What was the first name of the main character in the Christmas film 'Home Alone?
- Kevin
100
Question from the book: "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by Ernst Hoffmann:
- Who was the Nutcracker before he was turned into a toy?
1. A watchmaker's nephew
2. A military commander
3. A little prince
- "A watchmaker's nephew"!
100
Finish the sentence in the song:
jingle bell jingle bell jingle bell _ _ _ _
(Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock)
jingle bell jingle bell jingle bell:
-ROCK-
100
In Italy, what is traditional to do with old things on New Year's Eve?
- burn them in huge bonfires in the central squares
- to give them to strangers with a wish for wealth
- throw them out on the streets
- throw them out on the streets"!
In Italy, it is traditional to throw away old things on New Year's Eve. It is believed that in this way Italians not only make room for new things, but also get rid of the negative energy that has accumulated over the past year.
100
Where is the homeland of Santa Claus in Russia?
1. Veliky Novgorod
2. Veliky Ustyug
3. Velikie Luki
- Veliky Ustyug is the homeland of the Russian Santa Claus!
200
Who wore the "ugly Christmas sweater" in the TV show "Bridget Jones's Diary"?
- Daniel Cleaver.
- Bridget Jones
- Mark Darcy.
"Mark Darcy"!
200
Question from the book: "Twelve Months" by Samuel Marshak:
- Who told the stepdaughter the story of the 12 months when they met by chance in the woods?
1. Soldier
2. Woodsman
3. An old woman
- "Soldier!"
200
Finish the sentence in the song:
the weather outside is frightful but,
_ _ _ + _ _ _ _ + _ _ + _ _ + _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _!
(Let it snow — Frank Sinatra)
the weather outside is frightful -but the fire is so delightful!-
200
In Spain, eating 12 of these are to bring you good luck in the New Year.
1. Grapes
2. Churros
3. Tacos
In Spain, it is traditional to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve when the clock strikes.
200
If you were born on Christmas Day, what's your star sign?
-"Capricorn"!
300
Guess the New Year's movie and cartoon by the famous phrase:
- "Tell me, snow maiden, where have you been, tell me, sweetheart, how are you?"
1. "Well, just you wait!"
2. "When Christmas trees are lighted"
- "Well, just you wait!"
300
During Harry's first year at Hogwarts, for the first time in his life, he received many presents for Christmas. What wasn't in those presents?
1. Ron's mom's branded knit sweater
2. The Flying Broom: "Firebolt"
3. The chocolate frogs
- The Flying Broom: "Firebolt"
300
Which famous song by Queen was Christmas number one in 1975 and 1991?
Bohemian Rhapsody
300
In ancient Egypt what event dictated the timing of New Year's celebrations?
1. Pharaoh's birthday
2. Flooding of Nile
3. Solar eclipse
The beginning of the new year for the ancient Egyptians was symbolized by the Flooding of Nile, so it was the end of June or the beginning of July.
300
BUON NATALE is Happy Christmas in which language?
- "Italian"!
400
Who attacks Ivan in a Russian movie "Morozko"?
1. Zmey Gorynych
2. Wolves
3. A band of robbers
- "A band of robbers"
400
How did Feder's mom get to the village of Prostokvashino to celebrate the new year?
1. She took the train to the village
2. She reached the village by car
3. With the skis
- "With the skis!"
400
Which popular Christmas song has the lyrics:
- "I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know"?
- "All I Want For Christmas Is You"!
400
The New Year has come and the people of Bulgaria immediately turn off the lights. Why do they do it?
1. They're hiding gifts
2. They're kissing
3. They're going to bed
- They're kissing!
Right after the clock strikes, the lights in the room are turned off so that people can kiss in the dark. This tradition is called the "New Year's Kissing Minute". It is believed that at this time you can kiss anyone you like - and the kiss must remain a secret.
400
Where do people jump into frozen lakes with a tree trunk at New Year to bring good luck?
1. Alaska
2. Siberia
3. Canada
- "Siberia!"
500
What is the name of this New Year's tale about how an evil queen cast a spell and kidnapped a boy, making him forget his family, and only the love of a girl could save him from his icy captivity?
1. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
2. The Twelve Months
3. The Snow Queen
- "The Snow Queen!" (1957)
500
Which country of mythical creatures was ruled by the White Witch during the hundred-year winter?
1. Middle-Earth
2. Narnia
3. Agrabah
- "Narnia!"
500
In 1965, which Christmas song did astronauts play from space?
- Jingle Bells
- Jingle Bells became the first song played in space when, on 16 December 1965, it was broadcast during NASA's space flight.
500
What is known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival?
1. Moon Year
2. Dragon Celebration
3. Chinese New Year
"Chinese New Year!"
500
Which iconic public space features a famous ball drop at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
1. Times Square
2. Central Park in New York
3. Trafalgar Square in the center of London
- "Times Square!"
