Christmas Songs
"In a one-horse open sleigh"
What is Jingle bells
Kids leave this out for Santa at night in the USA
Cookies
How many parts of the movie "Ёлки"?
7-8
Who wants to steal the Christmas?
The Grinch
What famous popstar sings the Christmas song 'Misteltoe'?
Justin Bieber
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24\25
Name the movie about a child fighting off burglars with traps in his home.
Home Alone
In which country is it customary to get rid of old things?
In Italy
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
The name of the Grinch's pet dog?
Who is Max.
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
In which country do they celebrate the new year later than everyone else?
China
France
Japan
China
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
Residents of which part of the world celebrate the New Year later than everyone else?
America
___________________________,
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
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
Paris.
Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas hit All I Want for Christmas officially signals the start of the festive period - but what year was it released?
1994
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
A man and woman standing under the hanging mistletoe have to kiss.
Who is the Grinch?
We don't know anything about the species of the Grinch. He's just a green humanoid creature.
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
Complete the song
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
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)
Who sang the highest selling Christmas Song of all time?
Bing Crosby, White Christmas
Children leave this out for Santa at night in England
Mince Pie
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.
Guess the Russian song from the English translation:
The January blizzard is ringing and the downpours are lashing elastically.
And the stars are racing in a circle cities are noisy
People don't see each other, they pass by each other,
People lose each other,
And then they will never find it.
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Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
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.”