Christmas Songs
"In a one-horse open sleigh"
What is Jingle bells
Kids leave this out for Santa at night in the USA
Cookies
Whose song sings "All I want for Christmas is you"?
Mariah Carey
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
Coca Cola.
Who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
Who wants to steal the Christmas?
The Grinch
How many tips do traditional snowflakes have?
Six
What famous popstar sings the Christmas song 'Misteltoe'?
Justin Bieber
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24\25
Who plays the role of Kevin in Home Alone?
Macaulay Culkin
Saint Nicholas was originally this before he became known as Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas was a Monk
The number of reindeer that pull Santa's Sleigh?
9
In which country is it customary to get rid of old things on New Year's Eve?
In Italy
What is the name of the period between the holidays of Christmas and Epiphany?
1. Twelfth Night
2. Elf's Night
3. Christmas period
Twelfth Night
Who sings the song that starts with "Last Christmas I gave you my heart"
George Michael/Wham
What do naughty kids get at Christmas?
Lump of Coal
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole
The Polar express
We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does he have antlers?
Yes
The game where you give each other anonymous xmas gifts is called?
Secret Santa
The name of the Grinch's pet dog?
Who is Max.
The country where Santa Claus' year round residential home is located in.
Arctic Circle in Finland
Continue:
With the kids jingle-belling
And everyone telling you
________
Be of good cheer
The name of a famous Russian ballet about christmas
The Nutcracker
Guess the movie:
A young man breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. The main character's name is Gizmo.
Gremlins
These are the two most popular Christmas colours after red and green.
Silver and Gold
Name of the plant that people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistleltoe
In which country do they celebrate the new year later than everyone else?
China
France
Japan
China
In which country does a woman play the role of Santa Claus?
In Italy
In Sweden
In Spain
In Italy
How many horses are pulling the sleigh in the song "Jingle Bells?"
1
What birds are popular on Christmas cards?
Robins
What is a nutcracker?
A toy soldier
After Joseph, Mary and Jesus left Bethlehem, they went to which country?
Egypt
Can you name the missing reindeer from the list?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, _ _ _ _ _, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
Cupid
Residents of which part of the world celebrate the New Year later than everyone else?
America
How many festive bells do the Japanese hear on New Year's Eve?
108
___________________________,
at the christmas party hop,
Mistletoe hung where you can see,
Every couple tries to stop.
______________________,
Let the Christmas spirit ring,
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie,
And we'll do some caroling.
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stocking
Guess the whole title of the movie:
The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ before Christmas
Nightmare
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
Tt gets stuck to the metal.
Which country donates the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square?
Norway – the city of Oslo, Norway, donates the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to the people of Britain each year since 1947.
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
Paris.
Which Christmas song contains the lyrics "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?
"Rocking around the Christmas Tree"
Name the singer for this song: All I Want for Christmas
Mariah Carey
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
A man and woman standing under the hanging mistletoe have to kiss.
What colour is the Grinch?
Green
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
What is Birth.
Where does Spanish Santa Claus leave gifts?
In boots
Under the tree
On the balcony
On the balcony
Why is the song ‘Jingle Bells’ so important?
A) It’s played in hospitals in America for the birth of any child on December 25th
B) It’s the highest grossing song of all time
C) It was Jesus’ favourite song
D) It was the first song ever played in space
It was the first song ever played in space
What is customary to do in Spain at midnight on New Year's Eve?
-Shout the words "Hooray!"
-Eat 12 grapes
-Write wishes on paper and burn them
Eat 12 grapes
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel & Gretel
How many ghosts visit Scrooge?
3
What is an alternative way of writing "Christmas"?
"Xmas"
What gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys during his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
A 50-pence piece
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A. Finland
B. Austria
C. Paris
D. Germany
The modern Christmas tree originated in Germany, where families set up a paradise tree in their homes on December 24, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They hung wafers on it (symbolizing the Eucharistic host, the Christian sign of redemption)
What are the two most popular phrases on Christmas gift cards?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Continue the song (two verses):
You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Children leave this out for Santa at night in England
Mince Pie
Gotham City is probably the darkest place in the history of cinema to celebrate Christmas. But in which of the Batman movies does the action take place on Christmas?
"Batman"
"Batman returns"
"Batman Forever"
"Batman and Robin"
"Batman returns"
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
an Angel.
According to tradition, when should you have your Christmas decorations down by?
January 5th
What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?
A. Pomegranate
B. Cranberries
C. Oranges
D. Apples
Some believe the festive tradition of putting oranges or clementine in Christmas stockings started in America during the Great Depression in the 1930s when families struggled to afford gifts so left the small piece of fruit in their children's stocking instead.
What colour are mistletoe berries?
White
Guess the name of the song:
I'm dreaming of a _____________
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow, oh, the snow
White Christmas
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
Name the ghosts of Christmas that visit Scrooge
The custom of finding a button in the plum pudding means what to an unmarried man?
Bachelorhood
What is Santa’s official address in Canada, including the postcode? He receives over 1 million letters each year here…
Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0, Canada
Which holiday was ‘Jingle Bells..’ originally written for?
A. New Years
B. Easter
C. Thanksgiving
D. Valentine’s Day
James Lord Pierpont wrote a song called "One Horse Open Sleigh" and performed it at his church's Thanksgiving concert originally. In 1857, it was republished under the name.”
What are the traditional names of the Three Kings?
Gaspar (or Caspar), Melchior, and Balthasar