Christmas Carols
Holiday Movie and Books
North Pole Science
Holiday Figurative Language
Holiday Trivia
100

In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this gift is given by "my true love" on the fifth day.

What are five golden rings?

100

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what physical transformation happens to the Grinch's heart after he realizes the true meaning of Christmas?

What is it grows three sizes?

100

What is the freezing point of water?

What is 32°F OR 0°C?

100

Identify the type of figurative language in this phrase: "The Christmas lights winked at us from across the street."

What is personification?

100

The tradition of leaving out a sock or bag for gifts to be dropped into on Christmas Eve is called a Christmas what?

What is a stocking?

200

According to the song "Jingle Bells," what type of sleigh is it fun to ride in?

What is a one-horse open sleigh?

200

In Home Alone, the clumsy burglars are known by this nickname, which they earned from their calling card.

What are the Wet Bandits (or Sticky Bandits)?

200

How many points does a snowflake have?

What is six points?

200

Identify the type of figurative language in this line from The Grinch: "His heart was two sizes too small."

What is a hyperbole (or exaggeration)?

200

What is the Jewish Holiday that takes place over 8 nights, where families light candles on a menorah?

What is Hanukkah?

300

In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what piece of clothing is placed on his head to bring him to life?

What is an old silk hat?

300

In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas.

What is a Bell?

300

What is the name of the phenomenon that gives us "The Northern Lights."

What is the Aurora Borealis?

300

Identify the type of figurative language in this phrase: "The snow-covered mountains look like giant scoops of ice cream."

What is a simile?

300

What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?

The Nutcracker

400

According to the song, what does Santa Claus see you doing when he's making his list and checking it twice?

What is sleeping (or when you're sleeping and when you're awake)?

400

00In the claymation special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what profession does the misfit elf, Hermey, wish to have instead of making toys?

What is a dentist?

400

This small ocean is mostly covered by a massive sheet of floating sea ice, and it surrounds the North Pole.

What is the Arctic Ocean?

400

Identify the type of figurative language in this song lyric: "Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle all the way..."

What is alliteration?

400

The number of reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh, not counting Rudolph

What is eight?

500

The popular holiday song "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" features what famous toy request by Alvin?

What is a hula hoop?

500

In the movie The Santa Clause, what is the name of the Head Elf who guides Scott Calvin through his transition into Santa?

Who is Bernard?

500

The Arctic is the only place on Earth where you can find this ocean mammal, nicknamed the "unicorn of the sea," with a long, spiraled tusk.

What is a narwhal?

500

Identify the type of figurative language in this phrase: "The falling snow was a thick, white blanket over the town."

What is a metaphor?

500

This red flower, native to Mexico, is the most popular Christmas plant and its star shape is said to represent the Star of Bethlehem.

What is a poinsettia?

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