Fun Christmas Trivia
In Elf, what 4 main food groups does Buddy believe in?
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup!
True or False: Depression is a sad or bad mood that lasts for weeks or months.
What is true?
This country started the Christmas tree tradition.
What is Germany?
Fill in the blank:
Depression is a feeling of hopelessness which can lead to ____________ thoughts.
What is suicidal?
This is the song Jose Feliciano is famous for.
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
Who said, "Bah, Humbug!"
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
Fill in the blank:
One of the chemicals that makes you happy is endorphin. One way you can increase your endorphin level is by ________________.
Listening to music, exercising, or laughing.
This is what people traditionally drink at Christmas.
What is eggnog?
One thing a person can do to help themselves if they are depressed is __________________.
Talk to a doctor or mental health expert. Talk to an adult in your life. Reach out to a help line such as 800-662-HELP. (SAMHSA's Free Helpline)
This is the next line following, "O Come, all ye faithful" in the song of same name.
What is "joyful and triumphant"?
This is the little girl's name in the Nutcracker.
Who is Clara?
One Bible verse that you can meditate on to help you when you feel depressed is the following: "those who hope in the Lord will renew their ______". (Fill in the blank).
What is strength?
What are the 3 gifts the Wise Men brought baby Jesus?
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
What is SAD?
This Christmas song has the following lyric:
"the night wind to the little lamb".
What is "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
Who is Rudolph?
What can help if you have SAD?
****Double Jeopardy*********
Myrrh is ________________.
What is a gum-resin extracted from a few, small thorny tree species of the Commiphora tree? It is used in incense, perfume, and medicine, and religious ceremonies.
What is one thing in a person's family or social environment that may lead to depression?
Poverty, homelessness, violence, unhappy family life.
*****Double Jeopardy**********
This festive anthem, written during World War II, emphasizes hope and unity.
What is, "I'll Be Home For Christmas"?
These are the names of Santa's original 8 reindeer.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen?
What life events can lead to depression?
Death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job.
This is the red plant often used for Christmas decoration.
This is what we call the mood chemicals in our brain. They may be in short supply in a person that has depression.
What are neurotransmitters?
****Triple Jeopardy*******
This is the most recorded Christmas song in history.
What is, "Silent Night"?