Holiday Songs
Holiday Traditions
Holiday Stories
Holiday Trivia
Holiday Movies
Sutton Trivia
100
"A one-horse open sleigh"
Jingle Bells
100
A popular Holiday decoration that is used to crack nuts
A Nutcracker
100
The movie the Grinch is based on a story by this famous author
Dr. Seuss
100
This beverage company has been making commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's
Coca-Cola
100
Jack Skellington's dog's name
Zero
100
What is Sutton's mascot?
cougar
200
This is given on the 6th day of Christmas in The Twelve Days of Christmas song.
Six geese a laying
200
A house that is edible
Gingerbread house
200
This many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh
9 (counting Rudolph)
200
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
200
The movie with a young boy, trying to escape robbers
Home Alone
200
What is Ms. Hudson's room number?
369
300
No crocodiles or rhinoceroses, I only want.....
Hippopotamuses
300
Kids leave this meal out for Santa on Christmas Eve
Milk and Cookies
300
A song about this snowman, who comes to life one day
Frosty the Snowman
300
The number of candles on the Hanukkah candelabra
9
300
Animated film about a train that carries kids to the North Pole, starring Tom Hanks
The Polar Express
300
Sutton is unique because it is the only middle school in APS that has.....
2 campuses
400
I am Dreaming of a?
White Christmas
400
The name for the candelabra used to celebrate Hanukkah
Menorah
400
This Christmas themed ballet features the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"
The Nutcracker
400
The two most popular Holiday colors after red and green are these
Gold and Silver
400
"Miracle on 34th Street" centers on this department store
Macy's
400
Approximately how many students does Sutton have?
1,800
500
The year Mariah Carey's “All I Want for Christmas Is You” made its way onto the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
2019
500
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
500
In Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol", Mr. Scrooge's first name
Ebenezer
500
In the United States, approximately how many Christmas Cards are sent each year?
2 billion
500
Cindy Lou Who is from this Christmas movie.
The Grinch
500
Sutton is an IB school so what is the IB name for each subject:
ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math
Language & Literature, Life Sciences, Individuals & Societies, and Mathematics
600
"but do you recall....the most famous reindeer of all?"
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
600
A popular Christmas beverage also known as "milk punch"
Eggnog
600
This popular miniature character who checks on kids for Santa is sometimes posed for memes
Elf on a Shelf
600
This fried dessert is a Hanukkah tradition.
Jelly doughnut
600
The source of Frosty's powers
His silk hat
600
What is Ms. Hudson's favorite food/drink?
coffee or chocolate
700
The lyrics preceding "...I made you out of clay, and when you’re dry and ready"
"Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel"
700
The name of the toy top spun in relation to Hanukkah
Dreidel
700
He won first prize in Charlie Brown's Christmas
Snoopy
700
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
700
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
700
What is the only type of school that Ms. Hudson has NOT taught at? (Preschool,Elementary, Middle, High)
Trick answer: I've done all of them.
800
Preceding line to "and a happy new year!"
We wish you a merry Christmas
800
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
800
According to "It's a Wonderful Life", this happens every time a bell rings
An angel gets its wings
800
What is the meaning of the word Hanukkah?
Dedication
800
In “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who played Scrooge? Hint: It wasn’t a muppet.
Michael Caine
800
Two years in a row this Sutton team has made it to the semi-finals.
Football
900
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
900
What was originally done to celebrate the sun’s return after the Winter Solstice
Burning a yule log
900
With only enough oil to last 1 day, Hanukkah celebrates the oil actually lasting this long
8 days
900
The length of time it takes a Christmas Tree to fully grow
What is an average of 7 years
900
The 2002 animated holiday movie starring Adam Sandler.
Eight Crazy Nights
900
Name 2 adminstrators, 2 teachers, and 2 connections teachers
answers will vary
1000
"You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but as for me and grandpa we believe"
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
1000
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
1000
How many reindeer are featured in the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
Eight (Rudolph is not included)
1000
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
1000
The two sons of Mother Nature in A Year Without a Santa Claus.
Heat Miser and Snow Miser
1000
What is a passing grade at Sutton Middle School? And how often do you get official report cards?
70% and 4 times a year.