Christmas Trivia
Which famous green character is known to steal Christmas?
The Grinch
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole
In the song "Frosty the Snowman" what was placed on Frosty to make him come to life?
A hat
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
Families have a competition building these edible houses with candy decorations. What are the houses called?
Gingerbread Houses
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
True or false:
Santa Claus is based on a real-life person named St. Nicholas
True
Finish the lyrics for the song "Silent Night":
"Silent night, holy night. All is calm.."
"All is bright"
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary & Joseph?
Gabriel
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Some people like to go door to door singing Christmas songs. What is this tradition called?
Christmas Caroling
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
How many times does Santa check his list to determine who is “naughty” and who is “nice”?
Twice
Which of these reindeer is NOT in the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
A. Vixen
B. Donner
C. Clutzy
C. Clutzy
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What were the 3 gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
What is the Christmas game played by many families that involves a mischievous elf that moves to different places in a home?
Elf on a shelf
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Which holiday candy was created to remind children about the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy Canes
How many reindeer does Santa have?
Nine
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In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas" how many swans were a-swimming?
7
What was the name of the king who ruled the area where Jesus was born?
A. Pontius Pilate
B. King Matthias
C. King Herod
C. King Herod
By tradtion, who should open the first Christmas present?
A. The oldest family member
B. The youngest family member
C. The father
B. The youngest family member
Which of these Christmas songs was the first song to be played in outer space?
A. Joy to the World
B. Jingle Bells
C. O' Holy Night
B. Jingle Bells
What soft drink company was the first to use Santa in its advertising?
A. Coca-Cola
B. Dr.Pepper
C. Red Bull
A. Coca-Cola
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
A. We Three Kings
B. Jingle Bells
C. Joy to the World
B. Jingle Bells
What was Jesus' profession on Earth?
Carpenter
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
A. Germany
B. Sweden
C. France
A. Germany