Holiday Jeopardy

Santa's Synonyms

100

Jolly

Happy, Cheerful, Joyful, Merry

200

Frosty

Freezing, cold, chilly

300

Carolling

Chant, sing, serenade

400

Wondrous

Amazing, wonderful, fascinating

500

Adorned

Decorate, Dress up, Beautify

Festive Idioms

100

Giving Someone the Cold Shoulder

To ignore someone.

200

Skating on Thin Ice

When you place yourself in a bad/dangerous situation that may have negative consequences.

300

Christmas Came Early

When something good happens, especially if it was unexpected. To receive some good news, a gift or a pleasant surprise.

400

Holiday Spirit

The excitement people feel when they are looking forward to the holiday season.

500

To Trim the Tree

To decorate a Christmas tree, typically with lights and ornaments. While trim can also mean to cut, such as in hair or fabric, that is not its meaning here.

Merry Multiple-Meanings

100

Cold

Freezing, chilly, frosty VS. A sickness (the common cold)

200

Bright

Shining, dazzling VS. Smart, intelligent

300

Present

A gift vs. To give

400

Train

The transportation vehicle VS. To teach someone something

500

Dashing

Rush, race, fly VS. Bold, stylish, dapper

Peaceful Problem-Solving

100

It's Christmas dinner and you don't like most of the foods that are out. Your parents say you have to try everything. What do you do?

Sad, disgusted, mad. I could try my best to try a little bit of everything, to see if I end up liking anything. If it becomes too much, I can compromise and try only a few things. 

200

Your family wants to sing and dance to holiday music, but you aren't a great dancer or singer. How do you feel? What should you do?

Embarrassed, shy, annoyed. But, maybe try to sing to one song or dance, to have fun with your family and try new things.

300

You accidentally dropped your Mom's present and broke what was inside. How do you feel? What should you say? 

Scared, sad, mad. I could tell another family member or mom that I'm sorry and didn't mean to. It is the thought that counts. I can also make something else like a card!

400

You got exactly what you wanted for a gift. How do you feel? How do you react? What do you say?

Happy, glad, grateful. Say thank you, and show them how much you love your gift. Get them a nice gift or card as a thank you, or a big hug.

500

You have opened all of your gifts on Christmas morning and you didn't get what you wanted. How do you feel? What could you do?

Sad, upset, mad. Still say thank you to your family, because it is the thought that counts!