ChristMATHS
Holiday
Traditions
Songs of the Season
Viral in 2024
"Who" said it?
100

The number of individual pieces of gingerbread needed to create a house with a roof and a chimney. 

What is 10 pieces of gingerbread?

100

Typically made of rolled oats, coloured sugar and/or glitter, this magical treat is sprinkled outside on Christmas Eve.

What is reindeer food?

100

This is how you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian. 

What is Mele Kalikimaka? 

100

A term that describes a person's captivating charm and allure. It originated from the word "charisma" and became popular on social media platforms like TikTok.

What is rizz?

100

“A true selfless act always sparks another.”

Who is Klaus?

200

In 2024, Hallmark produced and aired this many Holiday and Christmas themed movies.

What is 32 movies?

200

A party favor that originated in England and is a staple of Christmas celebrations, often used to decorate place settings at weddings and other special events.

What is a Christmas Cracker?

200

Theodore the Chipmunk, famously sings about wanting this classic toy in “The Chipmunk Song."

What is a trick-performing plane?

200

The 2024 Summer Olympics held the debut of this event as an official Olympic sport. 

What is the breaking(breakdancing)? 

200

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."

Who is the Prime Minister?

300

According to Statista, over 70% of Canadians intend to purchase this as a present this year.

What is gift cards?

300

Every year, Nova Scotia gives a Christmas tree to this US city. The tree is in appreciation for help given by the residents after the Halifax Explosion in 1917.

What is the city of Boston?

300

In the song, "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"  the Grinch has this in his smile.

What is termites?


300

The year which the next total solar eclipse will be take place and be visible across Canada and the United States.

When is 2044?

300

“I don’t know what to say, but it’s Christmas, and we’re all in misery.”

Who is Ellen Griswold?

400

The total number of birds given as gifts that are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas"

What is 184 birds?

400

Originally a luxury treat for aristocrats in Europe. The name refers to the candy's shape and size, not it's taste.

What are sugar plums?

400

This song premiered on Sabrina Carpenter's Netflix Christmas special this year and is a remix of one of her most popular songs.

What is a Nonsense Christmas?

400

Originating on tiktok, this trend allows users to celebrate and showcase unique aspects of their lives by giving a specific theme to their current way of being, and can be used in both serious and humorous ways. It became especially ubiquitous  after Taylor Swift's latest tour. 

What is "in my blank era"?

400

"...every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." 

Who is Zuzu Bailey?

500

According to Made in Canada, this percentage of Canadians actually stick to their Christmas shopping budget.

What is 2%?

500

The first year that the infamous Toronto Santa Clause parade was held, which continues every year to this day.

What is 1905?

500

Recently (2024), Spotify Wrapped Worldwide revealed that this was the second most popular Christmas song, based on how many playlists it was in. 

What is Last Christmas by Wham!?

500

This quote from a speech made by United States Vice President, Kamala Harris was made popular during the 2024 presidential campaign  and became a viral meme.

What is "You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?"

500

"Didn't I ever tell you about Bumbles? Bumbles bounce!" 

Who is Yukon Cornelius?