Christmas Vocabulary
On Christmas, people decorate their Christmas trees with____?
A) Cookies and Candy
B) Candles and Stockings
C) Lights and Ornaments
D) Presents and fake snow
Lights and Ornaments
When do children open their Christmas presents?
On Christmas Morning (December 25)
What colour nose does Rudolph the Reindeer have?
Red
What spice is used in these cookies that look like a man?
Ginger (Gingerbread)
What Dr Seuss character stole Christmas?
The Grinch
What is the name of this object, commonly hung on a fireplace, staircase, or wall to stuff with presents?
A) Christmas Bag
B) Christmas Stocking
C) Christmas Boot
D) Christmas Socks
Christmas Stocking
Children are told that Santa will bring them _____ instead of a present if they are naughty during the year.
A) Snakes and Spiders
B) An empty box of Turrón
C) Rotten Fruit
D) Coal
Coal
Who are Santa's helpers in the North Pole?
Elves
Name one traditional meat that is eaten for Christmas dinner in English speaking countries?
Ham or Turkey
DAILY DOUBLE! (400pts) What two holidays are celebrated in the United States by other religions around the same time as Christmas
A) Shwarma and Latke
B) Hanukah and Kwanza
C) Sukkot and Eid
D) Ramadan and Krishna
Hanukkah (Jewish) and Kwanzaa (African)
What part of your house does Santa use to come down at night?
The Chimney
______ is when a person or group of people go from house to house singing Christmas songs.
A) Carolling
B) Serenading
C) Holiday Cheering
D) Chanting
Carolling
Who stole Christmas?
Grinch
What is the name of this white and red striped treat?
A) Sugar Stick
B) Candy Cane
C) Sugar Cane
D) Christmas Stick
Candy Cane
Which of the following is NOT a famous Christmas song?
A) Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
B) The Reindeer Shuffle
C) White Christmas
D) It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Reindeer Shuffle
What circular decoration do families traditionally put on their doors during the Christmas season?
A) A Christmas Wreath
B) A Crown
C) A Christmas Tree
D) Christmas Ornaments
A Christmas Wreath [riːθ]
What is the game Secret Santa?
A game people play with their friends/family on Christmas where you give a gift anonymously and in return receive an anonymous Christmas gift.
Which is NOT a name for Santa Claus?
A) Saint Nicholas
B) Kris Kringle
C) Father Christmas
D) Nicholas Claus
Nicholas Claus
What is the name of the drink and food many children leave out for Santa?
Milk and Cookies
Who is the author of the famous story ' A Christmas Carol'?
Charles Dickens
Santa's reindeer pull Santa around in a __________.
Sleigh
____ is hung around Christmas time, under which lovers are expected to kiss.
A) Holly
B) Mistletoe
C) A Tree Branch
D) Christmas Ornaments
Mistletoe
What is the name of this famous, greedy old man from the story 'A Christmas Carol'?
Ebenezer Scrooge
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas Pudding?
A) Plastic people
B) Coins
C) Dice
D) A watch
Coins
What is the name of this famous Christmas Ballet?
A) Frosty the Snowman
B) The Nutcracker
C) A Christmas Carol
D) Swan Lake
The Nutcracker Ballet