Christmas Song Trivia
Holiday Traditions
French Revolution
Napoleon
Mystery
100
What activity inspired the song, "Jingle Bells?"
Sleighing/Sledding
100
Who is the "Queen of Christmas?"
Maria Carey
100
Who is this?
Maximillien Robespierre
A Jacobin who led the Reign of Terror
100
In what year did Napoleon take power as First Consul?
1799 (November)
100
Who Time Magazine's 2023 person of the year?
Taylor Swift
200
What beverage does the singer tell the audience to have a cup of in “A Holly Jolly Christmas?”
Have a cup of cheer!
200
Name all of Santa's reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph (9)
200
What happened on Jan. 21st , 1793
King Louis XVI (Louis Capet) was executed by guillotine
200
What's significant about this image? What does it tell us?
No one is above Napoleon's authority. He is the supreme ruler of France. The church (and God) are below him.
200
What is the term for a warming of the ocean surface, or above-average sea surface temperatures that leads to milder land temperatures in winter.
EL Nino
300
What Canadian singer sings the 2011 song, "Under the Mistletoe?"
Justin Bieber
300
From what country did "O Christmas Tree" originate from?
Germany
300
What are 3 reasons of the French Revolution
A series of poor harvests led to famine
France was on the brink of bankruptcy
King Louis and his nobles continued to spend much
The King increased taxes on the Third Estate
The king would not listen to the cries of the people
300
What setback did Napoleon have in 1812? Why?
Napoleon attacked Russia but failed to win. The Russians used gorilla tactics and refused to engage Napoleon in a full battle. They burned Moscow and Napoleon had to return to France severely weakened.
300
Riddle: Give me drink and I will die, feed me, and I will grow.
What am I?
Fire
400
What song is Kevin dancing to in Home Alone when he tries to scare off the Wet Bandits?
Brenda Lee's, "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree."
400
What is the original meaning of the French word, NOEL?
A) Christ B) Birth C) Cheerful D) Gift
B) Birth
400
Who were the sans-culottes?
They were the poor people living in the urban areas of France, mostly Paris. They were a radical, violent mob who attacked property and people who seemed to not be supporting the revolution. They supported radical politicians from the Jacobin club.
400
Name Three great achievements of Napoleon.
A great General and tactician(reorganized the army)
Created a new civil code for France that endures today.
Started new education system and universities
Opened the economy up to all based on merit
Built new roads, canals, and sewer system
Centralized the government (more efficient)
400
Riddle: If you drop a yellow hat in the Red Sea, what does it become?
Wet
500
What is "roasting by an open fire" and what is "nipping at your nose" in the song, "The Christmas song?"
Chestnuts
Jack Frost
500
What is Epiphany? (January 6th) Why is it important?
This is when the 3 Wisemen arrived at Jesus' manger and presented him with gifts of Gold, Frankenscense, and Myrrh. This is why we give gifts at Christmas.
500
When is France's National Holiday? (Summer) Why is this date so important? What happened on this day?
Bastille Day. A violent mob attacked the Bastille (a prison) where weapons and ammunition was stored. The people armed themselves and challenged the king's power for the first time. This was the first step in giving power to the people of France.
500
What was the 100 days?
Napoleon escaped from exile on Elba Island and returned to Paris where he took power again from King Louis XVI's brother Louis XVIII. He assembled a new army and fought the 6th Coalition at Waterloo and lost. He was then exiled to St. Helena in the South Pacific.
500
Riddle: What goes up better never goes back down?
Your Age