The Grinch
'T Was
Charlie Brown
Christmas Trees
Miscellaneous
100
What is the name of the town where the Whos live
Who-ville
100
Complete this famous phrase: "Not a creature was stirring_______________________"
Not even a mouse
100
What are the children doing in the opening scene of "A Charlie Brown Christmas?"
Ice Skating
100
According to the article what were some of the first Christmas tree ornaments sold in fairs?
shaped gingerbreads
100
Name the poisonous plant hung high in people's homes around Christmas time that prompts kissing when standing underneath it.
mistletoe
200
Name one possible reason that The Grinch hated Christmas
His head wasn't screwed on just right His Shoes were too tight His heart was two sizes too small
200
What did St. Nick mean when he told the reindeer "Now dash away! dash away! dash away all."?
To fly
200
From whom did Charlie Brown seek psychiatric help?
Lucy
200
Around what year and in what country was tinsel first invented?
1610 in Germany
200
What is the name of the famous Christmas movie in which a boy get's his tongue stuck to a frozen metal pole.
A Christmas Story
300
How did The Grinch make his reindeer?
He tied a horn on top of his dog's head
300
What are St. Nicks cheeks and nose compared to?
"His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!"
300
What was Pigpen's role in the Christmas play?
The Innkeeper
300
What important invention was patented in America in 1882?
Electric Christmas tree lights
300
Which actor played The Grinch in the 2000 live action version of Dr. Seuss' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas?"
Jim Carey
400
In addition to presents what else did The Grinch steal from The Whos
Who's feast Who-pudding roast beast Who hash Tree
400
According to the poem what two things did St. Nick have to do in order to go back up the chimney?
"And laying his finger aside of his nose,/And giving a nod up the chimney he rose."
400
Complete this sentence: When speaking to Charlie Brown Linus says "Of all the Charlie Browns in the world you're ____________________
The Charlie Browniest
400
Why did the British stop using Christmas trees for a while in the 20th century?
Queen Victoria died and the country was in mourning.
400
Name two predominant holidays celebrated in America around the winter solstice other than Christmas and New Years.
Chanukah Kwanza
500
According to the text, for how many years had The Grinch been putting up with Christmas?
53
500
Read this line from the text: "And away they all flew like the down of a thistle." Describe the image that the author created in this line.
They flew away with ease as if they were all as light as a feather.
500
Taking Linus' advice Charlie Brown decided not to let ______ ruin his Christmas.
Commercialism
500
What was the name of the company that made the first "brush tree" in america?
Addis Brush Company
500
What is the name of the famous black and white movie that is played on TV every year on Christmas Eve? (Hint: this movie stars Jimmy Stuart)
It's a Wonderful Life
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