Christmas Jeopardy

Music

100

In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?

An old silk hat

200

What is the #1 Christmas song of all time?

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

300

How many 'las' are after the 'fa' in "Deck the Halls?"

8

400

What is the song that is danced to by Caty and the girls in the movie "Mean Girls?"

Jingle Bell Rock

500

How many horses are pulling the sleigh in the song "Jingle Bells?"

1

Movie

100

What are the names of the three Christmas ghosts that visit Scrooge in the movie "A Christmas Carol?"

Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

200

How many sizes does the Grinch's heart grow once he gets feelings?

3 sizes

300

What famous mall was the movie "Jingle all the Way" filmed in?

Minnesota's Mall of America

400

In the movie "Elf," what is the first rule of The Code of Elves? 

"Treat every day like Christmas"

500

What noted actor provided the conductor's voice for the movie "The Polar Express?"

Tom Hanks

Food

100

This Christmas treat popular in England is a small pastry stuffed with a mixture of dried fruit and spices that once also contained meat...

Mince pies

200

Gingerbread houses can be traced back to which date and country?

16th Century Germany

300

In what country is it a tradition to eat KFC on Christmas?

Japan

400

In what century did Christmas cookies become a popular festive tradition?

16th Century

500

What is the Christmas dessert that is made from dried fruit and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, is traditionally moistened with brandy and set afire before consuming?

Christmas Pudding

Tradition

100

What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?

An angel

200

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

300

Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?

Hansel and Gretel

400

What is a Yule log?

A rich Christmas dessert made of rolled sponge cake and whipped cream... It is an Irish tradition to decorate it to look like a log with holly, pine cones, etc.

500

What country did the popular holiday flower of poinsettias originate?

Mexico

Religion

100

What did the Little Drummer Boy give to the newborn Christ?

He played a song for Him on his drums.

200

What city did Mary and Joseph travel to for the census?

Bethlehem

300

How many miles did Mary and Joseph travel to get to Bethlehem? 

80 miles

400

What is a manger?

A feeding trough

500

What are the five names of Jesus found in the Bible? 

Jesus, Immanuel, the Mighty God, and the Prince of Peace