Christmas songs/singers 🎶
How many Spotify streams did Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” reach in 2024?
A) 2.1 billion
B) 2.8 billion
C) 2 billion
D) 2.6 billion
The answer:
C) 2 billion
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey became the first Christmas song in history to surpass 2 billion streams on Spotify!
When was Home Alone 2:Lost in New York released?
A) 1994
B) 1997
C) 1990
D) 1992
The answer was…
D) 1992, November 20th!
What animal is attached to my necklace?
A) Flamingo
B) Dove
C) Duck
D) Swan
The correct alternative is….
A) Flamingo!
Where was Jesus believed to be born?
A) Jerusalem
B) Betlehem
C) Nasaret
D) Rom
The answer is obviously…
B) Betlehem!
What type of bread baked with saffron is traditionally eaten at Christmas in Sweden?
A) Lussekatter
B) Pepparkakor
C) Knäckebröd
D) Hembakat rågbröd
The correct alternative…
A) Lussekatter
Lele Pons is now known as a singer who released “Let It Snow (Navidad, Navidad, Navidad)”, but what was she previously known as? (3 possible correct answers)
Lele Pons was known as..
Possible answers: Viner, YouTuber or Comedian!
In the 2000 live-action “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, what is the full name of the Grinch’s dog who accompanies him on his schemes?
The dog’s name is…
Max!
What is Zoo’s birthstone? (A birthstone is a gemstone that corresponds to one’s birth month)
The answer is…
Emerald!
Which historical figure inspired the name “Santa Claus”? (Swedish answer is acceptable)
The person is…
Saint Nicholas or Sankt Nikolaus.
Name one gift the Wise Men gave to Jesus when he was born. (Possible answers 3 and can answer in Swedish)
The possible answer are:
Guld, Rökelse eller Myrra!
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh!
What’s the full name of the singer who released the album with “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”? (+50 points if you also name his nationality)
His name is…
Michael Bublé and he’s from Canada 🇨🇦
In Elf 2003, during the breakfast scene at his dad’s apartment, Buddy makes his infamous spaghetti dish topped with candy-type ingredients. Name one of the toppings he adds. (3+ possible answers)
Possible Answers: maple syrup, chocolate syrup, Pop-Tarts, marshmallows or M&Ms.
What is the name of my youngest sister? (50+ points if you spell it correctly)
Her name is…
Alishba!
What was the original term for “Christmas”?
The original term was…
“Christ’s Mass”!
Which means the church service for Christ’s birth.
Who was the original figure for “Jultomten” in Sweden?
The answer is….
Julbock!
They were changed during the late 1800s
Which duo released the 1984 hit “Last Christmas”? (+50 points for their nationality, first names only)
Their names are…
George and Andrew!
They are from Great Britain/England! 🇬🇧/🏴
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the ragdoll girl who Jack Skellington befriends and later helps?
Her name is..
Sally
What animal am I according to the Chinese Zodiac Signs?
The answer is…
Rat
The Chinese Zodiac Signs are divided in years determined by the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
What is the date of Christmas Eve if you use the Julian Calendar? (The Julian Calendar is an old calendar that certain Orthodox churches use)
The answer is…
January 7th
Which country originally started the Christmas tree tradition?
That country was…
Germany!
Which singer, popular in the 2000s, released the 2011 holiday album Under the Mistletoe, featuring “Mistletoe” and duets with Mariah Carey?
The answer is
Justin Bierber
In Elf 2003, what is the name of Buddy’s biological father whom he travels to New York to meet? (Full name)
The answer was…
Walter Hobbs
I originally grew up in Tumba and then moved to Välsta. Specifically what year did I move to Välsta?
The year was…
2018
Which Roman emperor officially recognised Christianity, allowing public celebrations like Christmas?
It was emperor…
Constantine I!
Vilken traditionell svensk rätt är huvudnumret på julbordet och brukar glaseras innan den serveras?
It’s…
Julskinka!