Christmas Trivia
What colours are the traditional Christmas colours?
Red and green
Where was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem. (Belen is not correct in English!)
What color is the Grinch?
Green
What is December 26th known as in the UK?
Boxing Day
Name the song these lyrics come from:
'Where the tree tops glisten,
And children listen,
To hear sleigh bells in the snow'
A. White Christmas
B. Walking in a Winter Wonderland
A. White Christmas
Which reindeer has a shiny red nose?
Rudolph
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What's the main character's name in the movie Home Alone?
Kevin
What is special about January 6th in Ireland?
Women's Christmas - traditionally the women went out to socialise and the men stayed at home
Name the song these lyrics come from:
'When we finally kiss good-night,
How I'll hate going out in the storm,
But if you really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm'
A. Let It Snow
B. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
A. Let It Snow
What is the name of the author of the popular children's story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Dr. Seuss
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel.
Who is the lead character in the film The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
In the Philippines there is a special tradition of having a Christmas lantern, which is called ‘paról’. What shape is it?
A. Star
B. Tree
C. Candy Cane
A. Star
Name the song these lyrics come from:
'Think of all the fun I've missed,
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed,
Next year I could be oh so good,
If you'll check off my Christmas list'
A. Mistletoe
B. Santa Baby
B. Santa Baby
What do naughty children get for Christmas?
Coal
Who spread the news about baby Jesus in Bethlehem?
The Shepherds
In the Polar Express, what is the primary mode of transportation?
A train
In which countries would you wish someone ‘Bom Natal’ or ‘Boas Festes’?
Portugal and Brazil
Name the song these lyrics come from:
'Let the Christmas spirit ring,
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie,
And we'll do some caroling'
A. Step Into Christmas
B. Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
B. Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
What is Santa's mode of transportation?
A sleigh
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What is the name of Will Ferrell's character in Elf?
Buddy
On Christmas Day in South Africa, the family gathers at a ‘braai'. What is this?
A. A barbeque
B. A type of mass
C. A concert
A. A barbeque
Name the song these lyrics come from:
'I don't need to hang my stocking,
There upon the fireplace,
Santa Claus won't make me happy,
With a toy on Christmas Day'
A. All I Want For Christmas Is You
B. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
A. All I Want For Christmas Is You