Science of Christmas
I have a Christmas magnet on my fridge. Which of these metals could it be made of?
a) Silver
b) Gold
c) Copper
d) Steel
Steel
How long have people been observing holidays related to Christmas?
a) less than 1,000 years
b) about 1,500 years
c) about 2,000 years
d) more than 3,000 years
about 2,000 years
Oh the weather outside is...
Frightful
Which of the following is not mentioned in Frosty the Snowman?
a) a silk top hat
b) button nose
c) eyes made out of coal
d) a corn cob pipe
A silk top hat
Finish the lyric with a type of animal: "Oh I want a ______ for Christmas. Only a ______ will do."
Hippopotamus
If I rock around the Christmas tree, what happens to my pulse?
It gets quicker
What group tried to cancel Christmas during the 17th century?
a) The Puritans
b) The Pagans
c) The Yules
d) The Samaritans
The Puritans
Frosty the Snowman was a _____, happy soul!
Jolly
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
From what country did the poinsettia plant originate?
a) Mexico
b) Germany
c) United States
d) Germany
Mexico
What gas do Christmas Trees need to carry out photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated _____ from Dec. 21st through January.
a) Juvenalia
b) Saturnalia
c) Odin Fest
d) Yule
Gone away is the _____, here to stay is the new _____.
Bluebird; bird
In the classic cartoon, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", what did Hermey the Elf want to be?
A dentist
What color are the berries on a mistletoe plant?
White
What food group does a candy cane fall under?
a) protein
b) carbohydrate
c) fiber
d) lipid
Carbohydrate
During winter, the Ancient Romans had a holiday to honor the god of agriculture called:
a) Saturnalia
b) Juvenalia
c) Mardi Gras
d) Romealia
Saturnalia
Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day...
You gave it away
In the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what did my true love give to me on the 10th day?
Ten lords a-leaping
Which Christmas ballet includes the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy?
The Nutcracker
What famous scientist was born on Christmas?
Sir Issac Newton
From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in...
a) New York
b) Jamestown
c) Boston
d) Roanoke
Boston
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad...
Prospero ano y felicidad
What actor plays Santa in "The Santa Clause" movies?
Tim Allen
What country owns the North Pole?
It's not owned by ANY country