Food
What is the main entrée in a traditional American Christmas dinner?
A) Turkey
B) Goose
C) Lasagna
Turkey!
Where are Christmas stockings typically hung?
A) On the door
B) In the kitchen
C) Over the fireplace
Over the Fireplace!
What do Americans typically send all their friends and relatives in the weeks before Christmas?
A) Fruitcakes
B) Christmas trees
C) Christmas Cards
Christmas Cards!
Name this Popular Christmas song:
Once bitten and twice shy I keep my distance But you still catch my eye Tell me, baby, Do you recognize me? Well, It's been a year, It doesn't surprise me
Wham! - Last Christmas
What drink is traditionally drunk at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
A) Champagne
B) Red wine
C) Whiskey
Champagne!
What do children leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
A) Popcorn
B) Cookies
C) Crackers
Cookies!
Most people put a star on top of their Christmas tree, but what other thing is also sometimes put on top of the tree?
A) An angel
B) A wreath
C) A sleigh
An angel!
When do Americans typically open their Christmas presents?
A) The morning of December 24th
B) The evening of December 24th
C) The morning of December 25th
December 25th, in the Morning!
What is the name of this Christmas song? :
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you
Mariah Carey - All I want for Christmas is you
In what American city is the annual New Year’s “ball drop?”
A) Washington D.C.
B) Hollywood
C) New York City
Times Square, New York City!
What is the name of the common Christmas beverage made of milk, sugar and eggs beaten together and often mixed with rum?
A) Egg Punch
B) Egg Rum
C) Eggnog
Eggnog!
What is the name of a popular Christmas candy commonly hung on the Christmas tree?
A) Caramel
B) Toffee
C) Candy Canes
Candy Canes!
Although it’s much less common than in the past, many Americans go to what on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?
A) A barbecue
B) Church
C) A town meeting
Church!
What is the name of this Christmas song?
Snow is falling all around me Children playing having fun It's the season of love and understanding Merry Christmas everyone
Time for parties and celebration People dancing all night long Time for presents and exchanging kisses Time for singing Christmas songs
Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
What is the name given to goals you set for yourself at the start of a new year?
A) New Year‘s Pledge
B) New Year‘s Resolution
C) New Year‘s Promise
New Year's Resolution!
What is not a traditional Christmas dessert?
A Christmas Cake
B Gingerbread House
C Ice Cream Cake
D Pumpkin Pie
Ice Cream Cake!
Many charity and religious groups collect gifts for the poor at Christmas time. What is the most common type of decoration used to collect them?
A) Mistletoe
B) Christmas Trees/Giving Trees
C) Santa‘s Sleigh
Giving Trees!
What are the groups of people called who go door-to-door singing Christmas songs?
A) Christmas Carolers
B) Christmas Singers
C) Christmas Choirs
Christmas Carolers!
What is the name of this Christmas song?
So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
Celine Dion - So This Is Christmas
Name the traditional song often sung at New Year’s? A) Old Acquaintances
B) Auld Lang Syne
C) New Beginnings
Auld Lang Syne!
What is the shorter word used by Americans to refer to Christmas?
A) D-25th
B) Xmas
C) X-Day
Xmas!
What is the name of the popular Christmas snowman found in movies, books and songs?
A) Icy
B) Frosty
C) Chilly
Frosty!
How many reindeers does Santa Claus have?
A) 5
B) 9
C) 13
9
What is the name of this Christmas song?
Oh my love
We've had our share of tears
Oh my friends
We've had our hopes and fears
Oh my friends
It's been a long hard year
But now it's Christmas
Yes, it's Christmas
Thank God it's Christmas
The moon and stars seem awful cold and bright
Let's hope
The snow will make this Christmas right
My friend the world
Will share this special night
Because it's Christmas
Yes it's Christmas
Thank God it's Christmas
For
One
Night
Queen - Thank God It's Christmas
What holiday is celebrated by many African Americans in addition to Christmas, starting on December 26th?
A) St. Stephen‘s Day
B) African American Pride Day
C) Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa
to honor African heritage in African-American culture