Christmas songs
"In a one-horse open sleigh"
Jingle bells
Kids leave this out for Santa at night
Cookies
In the movie "it's a Wonderful Life" What’s the name of the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey?
Clarence
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
Coca Cola.
Who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
Who wants to steal the Christmas?
The Grinch
How many tips do traditional snowflakes have?
Six
Who is the original singer of the popular Christmas song "Santa Baby"
Eartha Kitt and Henri René & His Orchestra
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24\25
Name the movie where the family leaves their child behind accidentally and he is left to fight off burglars with traps in his home.
Home Alone
Saint Nicholas was originally this before he became known as Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas was a Monk
The number of reindeer that pull Santa's Sleigh?
9
In which country is it customary to get rid of old things on Christmas?
In Italy
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
Eggnog
Who sings the song that starts with "Last Christmas I gave you my heart"
George Michael/Wham
What do naughty kids get at Christmas?
Lump of Coal
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole
The Polar express
We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does he has antlers?
Yes
The game where you give each other anonymous xmas gifts is called?
Secret Santa
The name of the Grinch's pet dog?
Who is Max.
Where is Santa Claus' year-round residential home located?
What is the North Pole?
Continue:
With the kids jingle-belling
And everyone telling you
________
Be of good cheer
The name of a famous Russian ballet about christmas
The Nutcracker
In the movie "Miracle on 34th Street" why does Kris Kringle have to fill in as Santa during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The man who was supposed to play Santa was drunk.
These are the two most popular Christmas colors?
What is red and green?
Name of the plant that people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistleltoe
In which country do they celebrate the new year later than everyone else?
China
France
Japan
China
In which country does a woman play the role of Santa Claus?
A) Italy
B) Sweden
C) Spain
A) Italy
How many horses are pulling the sleigh in the song "Jingle Bells?"
1
What birds are popular on Christmas cards?
Robins
What is a nutcracker?
A toy soldier
After Joseph, Mary and Jesus left Bethlehem, they went to which country?
Egypt
Can you name the missing reindeer from the list?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, _ _ _ _ _, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
Cupid
Residents of which part of the world celebrate the New Year later than everyone else?
America
How many festive bells do the Japanese hear on New Year's Eve?
108
___________________________,
at the Christmas party hop,
Mistletoe hung where you can see,
Every couple tries to stop.
______________________,
Let the Christmas spirit ring,
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie,
And we'll do some caroling.
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stocking
In the movie "A Christmas" story What present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A Red Rider BB gun
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
What is, it gets stuck to the metal.
What ad campaign popularized Santa’s red suit?
Coca-Cola’s 1931 ad campaign, as drawn by Haddon Sundblom.
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
Paris.
Which Christmas song contains the lyrics "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?
"Rocking around the Christmas Tree"
Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas hit All I Want for Christmas officially signals the start of the festive period - but what year was it released?
1994
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
A man and woman standing under the hanging mistletoe have to kiss.
Who is the green humanoid creature who hates Christmas?
The Grinch
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
What is Birth.
Where does Spanish Santa Claus leave gifts?
In boots
Under the tree
On the balcony
On the balcony
Why is the song ‘Jingle Bells’ so important?
A) It’s played in hospitals in America for the birth of any child on December 25th
B) It was Jesus’ favourite song
C) It was the first song ever played in space
It was the first song ever played in space
What is customary to do in Spain at midnight on New Year's Eve?
-Shout the words "Hooray!"
-Eat 12 grapes
-Write wishes on paper and burn them
Eat 12 grapes
Complete the song
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
What is the Newfoundland tradition called where people dress up in disguise and go to other people's houses?
Mummering
What is Charlie Brown upset about in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
The commercialization of Christmas
What is an alternative way of writing "Christmas"?
"Xmas"
Who popularized the Christmas tree tradition?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A. Finland
B. Austria
C. Germany
The modern Christmas tree originated in Germany, where families set up a paradise tree in their homes on December 24, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They hung wafers on it (symbolizing the Eucharistic host, the Christian sign of redemption)
What are the two most popular phrases on Christmas gift cards?
To and from
Who sang the highest selling Christmas Song of all time?
Bing Crosby, White Christmas
Children leave this out for Santa at night in England
Mince Pie
In the movie "The Santa Clause" what is Scott Calvin’s job at the beginning of the movie?
Toy salesman
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
an Angel.
According to tradition, when should you have your Christmas decorations down by?
January 6th
What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking/
A. Pomegranate
B. Cranberries
C. Oranges
Some believe the festive tradition of putting oranges or clementine in Christmas stockings started in America during the Great Depression in the 1930s when families struggled to afford gifts so left the small piece of fruit in their children's stocking instead.
What colour are mistletoe berries?
White or red
In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
9
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
In the movie "Elf" which city does Buddy travel to to find his dad?
New York City
What was the first Christmas movie ever made?
Santa Claus (1898)
where were Christmas cards first sold?
Which holiday was ‘Jingle Bells..’ originally written for?
A. New Years
B. Thanksgiving
C. Valentine’s Day
James Lord Pierpont wrote a song called "One Horse Open Sleigh" and performed it at his church's Thanksgiving concert originally. In 1857, it was republished under the name.”
What were the children drinking in the first commercially produced Christmas cards by Henry Cole?
Wine