Christmas Jeopardy!

History

100

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

What is Jesus' birth?

What is Jesus' birthday?

200

In England in the 1500s, Christmas was celebrated in ______ days.

What is 12?

What is twelve?

300

When was the Grinch invented? DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE.

What is 1955?

400

SPECIAL CHALLENGE: In 1920, what day of the week was Christmas on? You may not use your phone.

What is Saturday?

500

When was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer invented? DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE.

What is 1939?

Traditions

100

What do we leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve evening?

What is milk and cookies?

200

What do we get in our stockings?

What is stocking stuffers?

300

"One of the most fun things to do during the holidays is to make a delicious _________." Carol said.

What is a gingerbread house?

400

________ makes Santa too many sweets.

What is Mrs. Claus?

500

SPECIAL CHALLENGE: With your group, you must write down all of Santa's reindeer's names. You cannot use your phone or device. You have one minute.

What are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?

Around the World

100

This country celebrates by going to a midnight mass, exchange gifts, and gather with family the night before Christmas.

-Argentina

-Brazil

-Greece

What is Brazil?

200

In _______, Santa Claus is called "Sinterklaas."

-Africa

-Germany

-Sweeden

What is Africa?

300

SPECIAL CHALLENGE: With your team, you must say "Merry Christmas" to me in a different language. The first team to do so correctly wins. You may use a translator.

Good job!

400

In this town, Christmas is celebrated year-round.

HINT: the answer is literally above the word "is" in this sentence.

What is Christmas, USA?

500

This country has a legend about a Christmas spider.

-Brazil

-USA

-Ukraine

What is Ukraine?

Popular Stories/Tales

100

Who is this??

-White beard

-Red coat

What is Santa?

200

A very popular and professional Christmas ballet.

What is the Nutcracker?

300

Who is this??

-Green coat

-Very tall

-Loves spaghetti with syrup

What is Buddy the Elf?

400

Who fixed the shoemaker's shoes and help in Santa's workshop?

What is elves?

500

A new Christmas movie that came out this year.

What is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?

What is Red One?