Christmas songs
"In a one-horse open sleigh" is lyrics to what song?
Jingle bells
Kids leave this out for Santa at night in the USA
Cookies
Name the movie about a child fighting off burglars with traps in his home.
Home Alone
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
Coca Cola.
In traditional Christianity, who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
What does Mr. LaSalle have a tattoo of on his forearm?
A feather pen
"Last Christmas I gave you my _____ but the very next day you _____ __ _____."
heart, gave it away
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 have antlers?
Yes
In many countries the tradition of anonymously giving gifts is know as?
Secret Santa?
In total, how many nieces and nephews does Mr. LaSalle have?
6
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree how lovely are thy __________.
branches
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24\25
In a Christmas Story what does Ralphie want for Christmas?
Red Ryder carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle with a compass in the stock
Saint Nicholas was originally this before he became known as Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas was a Monk
Santa Claus' year-round residential home here.
Arctic Circle, Finland, or North Pole
What color is Mr. LaSalle's cat?
Black
It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle-belling
And everyone telling you __ __ ____ _____.
Be of good cheer
The name of a famous Russian ballet about christmas
The Nutcracker
What Disney movie celebrate both Halloween and Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green?
Silver and Gold
Name of the plant that people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
When you guys were in kindergarten, which two teachers/classes did Mr. LaSalle work with?
Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. Braughton
According to the song's lyrics which feast does Good King, Wenceslas look out on?
Bonus Question [DOUBLE POINTS]: In the 'Mr. Grinch' song, how long is the pole that the singer wouldn't touch him with?
The feast of Stephen.
[Bonus Answer: 39 1/2 ft pole.]
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stockings
Which actor plays Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf?
Will Ferrell
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
It gets stuck to the metal.
In this United States Christmas story, what is the source of Frosty the Snowman's magical powers?
His hat
How does Mr. LaSalle take his coffee?
Black
How many horses are pulling the sleigh in the song "Jingle Bells?"
1
What birds are popular on Christmas cards?
Chickadees, Robins, or Cardinals
What is a nutcracker?
A toy soldier
After Joseph, Mary and Jesus left Bethlehem, they went to which country?
Egypt
Originating from the North Pole, can you name the missing reindeer from the list?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, _____, Donner, Blitzen.... and Rudolph
Cupid
What are the names of two different poets we've read in class this year?
Many answers possible
Robert Frost
William Carlos Williams
Walter Dean Myers
Valerie Worth
William Blake
What does Santa do to his list?
checking it twice
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
Kissing
How many times does the Grinch's heart grow?
3x's
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
How many tips do traditional snowflakes have?
Six
What is Mr. LaSalle's favorite book from when he was a teenager?
Into the Wild
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!
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel & Gretel
Which actor plays Santa Claus/Scott Calvin in Santa Clause 1, 2, 3, and the new Disney+ TV show the Santa Clauses?
Tim Allen
What is an alternative way of writing "Christmas"?
"Xmas"
The 3 gifts that the wisemen brought to Jesus at the manger
Gold, frankincense, and mur
What is Mr. LaSalle's mom's first name?
Hint: it's the same first name as someone in this class
Elizabeth
"Walking in a ______ __________"
Winter Wonderland
Children leave this out for Santa at night in England
Mince Pie
In the movie Christmas Vacation, what was Eddie's dog's name?
Snots
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
an Angel.
This British holiday started as a day to give gifts to the household staff of Britain’s upper classes.
Boxing Day
What does LaSalle mean in its original language (French)?
The hall
In the song "12 Days of Christmas", what was on the 10th day?
10 lords-a-leaping
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
Name the 4 ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.
The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future and Jacob Marley
About what percent of Americans celebrate Christmas? closest answer wins
85%
In France, the legendary gift-giver Father Christmas, or Santa Clause, is known as?
Who is Papa Noël or Père Noël?
What does Mr. LaSalle currently have in his pockets?
The closest, most specific answer gets the points.
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