Songs & Carols
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate the most important holiday in America. What is this?
Thanksgiving
This snack combination is typically left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Cookies & Milk
Jim Carey played the main role in this 2009 Film , the film was made after an old book. What is the title?
Christmas Carol
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
Coca Cola.
The gifts that Baby Jesus recieved from the 3 Wise Men.
What is Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
In what year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
A) 1776
B) 1870
C) 1925
D) 1950
B) 1870
This famous popstar sings the Christmas song 'All I Want for Christmas'.
Mariah Carey
How many days are on an advent calendar?
24
Name the movie about a child fighting off burglars with traps in his home.
Home Alone
Saint Nicholas was originally this before he became known as Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas was a Monk
In the song 'Frosty the Snowman,' what is used as Frosty's nose?
What is a "button"?
During which century did the tradition of sending Christmas cards become popular?
What is the 19th century?
This carol's chorus repeats 'Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la'.
What is "Deck the Halls"?
What is Christmas pudding made of?
Fruit Cake
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole
The Polar Express
The most covered Christmas song of all time.
Silent Night
What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer created by Robert Lewis May in a children's book?
Who is "Rudolph"?
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The person whose phone is at the lowest battery charge has to sing the chorus or first verse of their favorite Christmas song on one leg
“I’m dreaming of a ............ Christmas” with every one of these
White
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
Two people standing under the hanging mistletoe have to kiss.
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
Paris
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The bishop St. Nicholas.
If Santa has 8 reindeer and each reindeer pulls Santa's sleigh at a speed of 20 miles per hour, how fast does the sleigh travel?"
Answer: What is 160 miles per hour?
Which English monarch is credited with popularizing the Christmas tree in Britain during the 19th century?
A) King Henry VIII
B) Queen Elizabeth I
C) Queen Victoria
D) King George II
C) Queen Victoria
What a bright...... it's the right.........
To rock the night away.
One word is missing
Time
In this European country, children put their shoes out on the night of December 5th for St. Nicholas Day
What is Germany or The Netherlands?
Name two famous animated Snowmen.
Answers May Vary (e.g. Frosty the Snowman & Olaf)
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth.
Which classic Christmas story begins with the line 'Marley was dead, to begin with'?
What is "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens?
During which century did the tradition of sending Christmas cards become popular?
What is the 19th century?
On the 5th day of Christmas my true love brought to me_____.
Five Golden Rings.
This popular Russian ballet about Christmas is called ____.
The Nutcracker
What animal appears in the famous poem: The night before Christmas?
Mouse
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green?
Silver and Gold
In the movie 'The Santa Clause,' what is the name of the actor who plays the main character who becomes Santa?
Who is Tim Allen?
Which ancient Roman festival celebrated around December 25th, dedicated to the god Saturn, is considered to have influenced some Christmas traditions?
A) Lupercalia
B) Saturnalia
C) Floralia
D) Vestalia
B) Saturnalia
Continue the Carol: Joy........
To the world
Hansel & Gretel fairy tale inspired a special cookie, that is typical at Christmas
Gingerbread
What is the title of the movie that is about a man who made a lot of toys, and was a postman before?
Klaus
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
it gets stuck to the metal.
In the movie 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' what does Charlie Brown's tree represent?
What is "the true meaning of Christmas" or "the spirit of Christmas"?
The 'Feast of the Nativity' on December 25th was established in the 4th century by which Roman Emperor?
A) Julius Caesar
B) Augustus
C) Nero
D) Constantine the Great
D) Constantine the Great
What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells
In this country, 'KFC for Christmas' has become a popular tradition due to a successful marketing campaign in the 1970s.
What is Japan?
What animated film was made after a Hans Christian Andersen Story, The Snow Queen in 2013?
Frozen
What is the town that is the original birth place of Jesus?
Betlehem
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Who wrote the famous Christmas novella 'A Christmas Carol' in 1843?
Who is Charles Dickens?
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In total, how many gifts were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
(500x 3 Points)
364
In this Scandinavian country, a tradition called 'Jultomte' involves a mythical creature delivering gifts to children
What is Sweden?
Who has the magical powers of creating ice and snow in a film and who is her sister?
Elsa of Arendelle, and Anna
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
an Angel.
In which part of the Bible we can find the story of Christmas?
New Testament
In which country did the tradition of using candles on Christmas trees originate?
What is Germany?
Name 5 carols:
(Poins will not be given for <5)
Answers May Vary
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In this film, a man is shown the impact he had on those around him after an angel helps him see what life would have been like if he had never existed.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
What’s the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
In the Gospel of Matthew, who ordered the massacre of infants in an attempt to kill the baby Jesus?
Who is King Herod?
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