Christmas Cuisine
What is the traditional dish served in China on Christmas Eve?
Chinese Food
The following is a quote from what X-mas movie:
"...I'm gonna give you to the count of ten...1, 2, 10! ...keep the change you filthy animal!"
Home Alone
Elfin Dice is NICE!
PULL $ PAY
(Double Pot and Double Jeopardy Sqaure - player gets 1 point and picks again)
Four rolls total - (2 each)
Win the sum of all rolls. Doubles rolls again (extra roll).
DOUBLE POT! You and Elf each win the value of the pot.
How many players take the field in a world cup match?
22
Santa goes by a number of different names including the alliterative title that sounds like a potato chip.
Kris Kringle
(Bonus for 1 point: This name originates from a German word and is common to what two neighboring countries? [hint: Germany is not one of them])
Finish the lyric:
"Giddy up Jingle Horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the _________________"
a) tree b) town c) clock d) square
"clock"
A Spanish tradition on New Year's Eve involves eating twelve of these as the clock chimes 12 times:
a) grapes b) roasted Marcona almonds
c) empanaditas of lamb and onions
d) chocolate raisins
grapes
In the movie Elf, when Santa's sleigh loses its turbo engine, what fuel does it run on?
Christmas Spirit
What two words are typically printed on Christmas gift tags?
"To:" and "From:"
In the UK, they celebrate this day on the day after Christmas (Dec. 26), but are not the only country to do so.
What is the name of this day? (= 1 point)
and... Name two other countries that do so (1 point each country correctly named)
Boxing day is observed in the UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa,
The History of the Elf
Which story is true: A) Elves have always been seen as mischievous but friendly little fellows.
B) Initially Elves were thought to be evil little dudes that caused sickness and disease.
C) Elves were thought to be large, gargoyle looking beings that did the dirty work of gods.
B) Initially Elves were thought to be evil little dudes that caused sickness and disease.
Qatar and Morocco both participated in this year's World Cup. As it relates to Christmas, these countries have the following thing in common:
A) they eat fish for Xmas dinner B) they celebrate Xmas on Jan 6th C) they celebrate Xmas but giving gifts is taboo D) they do not celebrate Xmas
D) they do not celebrate Xmas
Many Superstars of soccer participated in this year's World Cup.
For 1 point: Name two superstars
For an extra point: Name a third
Any of the following names are recognized:
Messi; Mbape; Ronaldo; Neymar; Kane;
Modric; De Bruyne
In the movie "A Christmas Carol", what is the name of Ebeneezer Scrooge's employee?
Bob Cratchit
Which is a true statement about Mistletoe:
A) It used to be thought of as a poisonous plant that would ward off evil spirits
B) It is a parasite that can kill its host tree
C) It has green foliage and red berries
D) All of the above
B) It is a parasite that can kill its host tree
In which Ocean is Christmas Island located?
Indian Ocean
Elfin Dice is NICE!
PULL $ PAY
(Split Pot and Double Jeopardy Sqaure - player gets 1 point and picks again)
Four rolls total - (2 each)
Win the sum of all rolls. Doubles rolls again (extra roll).
SPLIT POT! You and Elf split the value of the pot.
What is the highest selling Christmas tune of all time?
White Christmas (by Bing Crosby)
Bonus for 1 extra point: What is the highest selling single (all genres) of all time?
Balloon Pop For Elfcie (elf "C")
(Double Jeopardy Square - Player gets 1 point and picks again)
Elf-C pops 3 balloons and keeps all the winnings for himself!
(pull and pay)
In what Christmas Movie does Tom Hanks play the (voice over) role of 6 or 7 different characters?
Polar Express
Who were the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the 2022 World Cup?
Argentina and France
Which country is credited with the tradition of decorating a pine tree at Christmas time?
Germany
Which of Santa's Reindeer is named after lightening?
Blitzen
(BONUS - for one point): What reindeer is named after a female fox?
What are the four colors mentioned in Elvis Presley's Blue Christmas?
Blue, Green, Red, White
What is the holiday food that is given as a gift on Christmas, and is still around by Easter, because nobody really likes to eat it?
Fruitcake
Who is the little girl that warms the heart of the Grinch and saves Christmas for Whoville?
Cindy Lou Who
2-part question- 1 point for each correct answer:
1) What is the winter solstice?
2) What day on the calendar does it occur in the Northern hemisphere?
1) The shortest day (of sunlight) of the year
2) either December 21 or 22
Buche de Noel is a desert cake and Christmas tradition of which country:
A) Sweden B) France
C) Belgium D) Spain
France
(World Cup Bonus for 1 point): What place did France come in, in the 2022 World Cup?
How long was the entire tournament of the most recent World Cup, and how many countries participated?
A) approximately 5 weeks long and 32 teams
B) approximately 6 weeks and 64 teams
C) approximately 1 year and 100 teams
D) approximately 2.5 years and 211 teams
D) approximately 2.5 years and 211 teams
Frosty The Snowman
When Frosty the Snowman starts to roam around, ("He led them down the streets of town…")
...who is it that makes him "stop!" for a moment?
a Traffic Cop
On the Good Housekeeping website, this food is ranked as the worst of traditional holiday eats:
A) Gingerbread Men B) Stuffing
C) Cranberry Sauce D) Candy Canes
D) Candy Canes
Many "firsts" occurred in the most recent world cup. Aside from the name of the country that hosted it, name one other "first" .
For a bonus point: Name two more firsts
Women referee team; Ronaldo 1st to play in 5 world Cups; Held in the fall instead of summer; Held in an Arab country; No beer allowed in the stadium; African team made it to semi-final game; Highest purse ever;... (and more)
Name three plants that are commonly associated with Christmas:
pine tree; holly; mistletoe;
ivy; poinsettia
Balloon Pop For Elfbie (elf "B")
(Double Jeopardy Square - Player gets 1 point and picks again)
Elf-B pops 3 balloons and keeps all the winnings for himself!
(pull and pay)
The Santa-like character, "Befana" is an old hag who rides a broomstick and is covered in soot from delivering toys to children through the chimney. She belongs to what country?
A) Spain B) Italy
C) Romania D) Belarus
B) Italy
Complete the Lyric:
"Rockin' around the Christmas tree let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some _________ and we'll do some caroling"
pumpkin pie