Miss Petrosky Trivia
Miss Petrosky's brother
Hunter
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel or a star.
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
A. New York
B. Paris
C. Florida
Paris
Whitacre’s “Glow”
Play a few seconds of the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBBJQ-RoM5g
This holiday song is popular in this country:
A. The United States
B. Canada
C. England
The United States
Who is the “spy” that hides around the house (or school), reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The elf on the self
Miss Petrosky's mom's job
1st grade teacher
The number of days Hanukah is celebrated.
8 days
What is the Grinch's dog's name?
Max
“Aguinaldo Criollo” is a song popular in which country
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkKyye1F5UE&feature=emb_logo
A. Chile
B. Venezuela
C. Ecuador
Venezuela
This website now tracks Santa every year so we know where he is.
NORADSANTA
Miss Petrosky's favorite singer
Who is Taylor Swift?
Hanukah is also known as __________
The Festival of Lights
The Grinch stole all of the presents from this town.
WhoVille
First recorded in 1946 by vocalist Toni Rossi, “Petit Papa Noël” is this country's all-time bestselling single.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goru7zIkink&feature=emb_logo
A. Portugal
B. France
C. Haiti
France
The name of the chocolate coins that children eat during Hanukah.
A. gelt
B. mocha caramel
C. Shokolad
gelt
What sports did Miss Petrosky's brother play in high school?
What is wrestling, football, track and soccer
The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase matunda ya kwanza which means this in Swahili.
A. First fruits, or harvest
B. Celebration
C. Family and friendships
First fruits, or harvest
What present does Santa give the boy on Christmas Eve in the Polar Express?
A bell
“12시 25분 Wish List is popular in which country?
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CfcFbihj1Q
A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
South Korea
In the 1996 Christmas comedy Jingle All the Way, the father in the film is trying to obtain an action figure for his son. What is the name of the actor who stars in the movie Jingle All the Way?
A. Danny DeVito
B. Arnold Schwarzenegger
C. Bill Murray
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
What other sport did Miss P play in high school?
lacrosse
Traditional gifts given during the Winter Solstice.
A. Food
B. Jewelry
C. Nature based gifts
Nature based gifts, such as a small handmade wreath, beautiful crystals, a plant-based candle, or even seeds.
What is a nutcracker?
a) A toy soldier
b) A Christmas dessert
c) A toy hammer
a ) A toy soldier
“La Fiesta de Pilito” celebrates all the wonderful foods consumed during Christmas parties, including cake, suckling pig, and pigeon peas. Where does this song originate from?
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftdu8IHjNUw&feature=emb_logo
A. Puerto Rico
B. Mexico
C. Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
Name Santa's Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen
Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
And the most famous of all...
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer
What is Miss P's middle name?
What is Kendra?
During Kwanza, each day a candle is lit on a candle holder. The candle holder is known as a _________.
A. menorah
B. Kinara
C. candelabra
kinara
In Elf, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is?
A. Singing loud for all to hear
B. Ringing Christmas bells
C. Giving everyone you meet a candy cane
Singing loud for all to hear.
“Ang Pasko ay Sumapit,” which translates to “Christmas has arrived,” was originally written in the Cebuano language, but was eventually rewritten in Tagalog. What country is this song from?
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMcARSEcMQM&feature=emb_logo
A. The Philippines
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
Philippines
On December 5th, this demon will spend the night visiting each house. He might leave bundles of sticks for bad children—or he might just hit them with the sticks instead. He might toss them into a sack or basket on his back and then throw it in a stream, or he might take them to hell.
Krampus
Miss P's favorite ice cream flavor
What is moose tracks?
Dr. Karenga created (this many) guiding principles to be discussed during Kwanzaa. These principles represent the values of African culture that help build and reinforce community among African-Americans.
A. 5
B. 8
C. 7
seven
This film is about a couple who is forced to celebrate Christmas in four different houses with their families.
Four Christmases
“Betelehemu” was written by social activist Babatunde Olatunji, with help from Morehouse College’s Dr. Wendell P. Whalum in the 1950s. Where does this song originate from?
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxIoe4G32ng&feature=emb_logo
A. Cote d'Ivoire (The Ivory Coast)
B. Nigeria
C. Ethiopia
Nigeria
How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka
The size shoe Miss P wears
What is 8.5?
Omisoka is Japanese New Year’s Eve. This is a major custom that Japanese practitioners do to prepare for Omisoka.
A. Cleaning the whole house
B. Fasting
C. Giving gifts of fruit
Cleaning the whole house, which is called “Osouji”(the Great Cleaning).
In this movie a mean old man sees Christmas in the past, present and future
A Christmas Carol
“Circenīša Ziemassvētki” known as “Cricket’s Christmas is a sad song about a mother trying to distract her son from the fact that there's no more bread left to eat. Which country is this song from?
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB-rigVHJ-4&feature=emb_logo
A. Russia
B. Romania
C. Latvia
Latvia
The country with the largest export of Christmas trees.
Canada