The Nutcracker
Who Composed the Nutcracker Ballet?
a. Tchaikovsky
b. Verdi
c. Strauss
d. Beethoven
a. Tchaikovsky in 1892
In the original, A Christmas Story, written in 1966, Ralphie wants a:
a) Train Set
b) Baseball
c) BB Gun
d) Telescope
c) BB Gun
What type of structure was Jesus born in?
Manger or Stable
In Japan, a popular Christmas tradition involves eating fried chicken from which fast-food chain?
KFC
Finish the lyric: Frosty the Snowman was ________ ________ soul.
Jolly Happy
Name one sweet in the original Act 2 that is NOT the Sugar Plum Fairy
Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Marzipan, Candy Canes, Ginger Bread
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch's dog who helps him with his plan to steal Christmas?
A) Max
B) Buddy
C) Rufus
D) Spike
A) Max
Who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
An ________ named ________.
An Angel named Gabriel.
In this country, children often find small gifts and sweets in their shoes on St. Nicholas Day.
a. Poland
b. Norway
c. Germany
d. Spain
c. Germany
"I have no gift to bring, that's fit to give a king"
Name that song!
The Little Drummer Boy
The Nutcracker was not popularized (especially in N.A.) until this year
a. 1912
b. 1954
c. 1920
d. 1898
b. 1954 When George Balanchine choreographed the New York City Ballet
On The Polar Express, what is the name of the conductor who leads the train to the North Pole?
A) Mr. Hinkle
B) Billy
C) Casey
D) The Conductor
D) The Conductor
What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?"
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In Ukraine, what unusual item is sometimes used to decorate Christmas trees, symbolizing good luck?
a. Grapes
b. Spiderwebs
c. Animal Fur
d. Egg Shells
b. Spiderwebs
In this Christmas song, the singer asks, "Do you see what I see?"
Name that song!
"Do you Hear what I Hear"
The original story by ETA Hoffman, written in 1816, was called?
a. The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen
b. The Nutcracker on Christmas
c. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
d. The Land of Sweets
c. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
What is the name of the ElF who wants to be a dentist, in Rudolph?
a. Charlie
b. Finley
c. Hermey
d. Percy
e. Garret
c. Hermey!
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, but were from Nazareth, Why?
A. To fulfill a prophecy about the Messiah being born in the City of David.
B. To register for a census required by Caesar Augustus.
C. To escape political unrest in Galilee under King Herod.
D. To attend a religious festival held in Bethlehem that year.
B. To register for a census required by Caesar Augustus.
Question: In Italy, which legendary figure delivers gifts to children on the night of January 5th, riding a broomstick?
A) Santa Lucia
B) La Befana
C) Nonna Natale
D) Signore Krampo
B) La Befana
This Christmas song, conveys a message of peace and includes the line "So this is Christmas, and what have you done?"
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
In the original story written in 1816, the character of Clara is named?
a. Christina
b. Myra
c. Rena
d. Marie
d. Marie
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge's former business partner who appears as a ghost?
A) Tiny Tim
B) Bob Cratchit
C) Fred Cratchit
D) Jacob Marley
D) Jacob Marley
These two books of the Bible tell the Birth of Jesus
A. Mathew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. Philippians
What are Mathew and Luke?
In which country is Christmas celebrated in January, following the Julian calendar?
a. Yeman
b. Morocco
c. Turkiye
d. Ethiopia
d. Ethiopia
In the song The 12 Days of Christmas: What gift is given on the eleventh day?