2023 Virtual Christmas Trivia

What is the traditional color of Santa Claus' outfit?

• Red and Green

• Red and Yellow

• Red and Black

• Red and White

Answer explanation

Santa Claus is traditionally depicted wearing a red suit with white fur trim, which has become an iconic symbol of Christmas.

What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer who guides Santa's sleigh?

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Answer explanation

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a popular Christmas character known for leading Santa's sleigh on a foggy Christmas Eve.

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

• Star

• Angel

• Mistletoe

• Santa Hat

Answer explanation

A star or an angel is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas tree to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem or the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth.

Reorder lyrics of the song Jingle Bells.

• In a one horse

  
  

• open sleigh
  

• Jingle all the way

• Oh what fun it is to ride

• Jingle bells, jingle bells

Christmas all around the world!

Match the pictures with the country to show their unique way of celebrating the holiday.

• Colombia

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• Germany

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• Italy

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• The Philippines

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• Iceland

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Reorder the lyrics to the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

• and a Happy New Year

• we bring

• to you and your kin

• We wish you a merry Christmas

• Good tidings

In the song' "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by Jackson 5.

Where was "mommy" seen kissing Santa Claus last night?

• Underneath the Christmas Lights

• Underneath the Christmas Tree

• Underneath the mistletoe

• Underneath the kitchen stove

What is the name of the traditional Christmas cake often eaten in the United Kingdom?

• pumpkin cake

• fruitcake

• strawberry shortcake

• banana cake

Answer explanation

The fruitcake commonly contains a whopping 70% dried fruit and nuts: papayas, raisins, pineapple, cherries, pecans, and English walnuts!

Which country is credited with the tradition of the Christmas Tree?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Germany

Answer explanation

The modern Christmas tree was developed in 16th century Germany, when Christians would bring the trees into their homes and decorate them. These trees were traditionally decorated with roses, apples, wafers, tinsel – which the Germans also invented – and sweetmeats.

Which is NOT another term for "Christmas Market"?

• Wechrtmarktze

• Christkindlesmarkt

• Weihnachtsmarkt

• Christkindlmarkt

Answer explanation

A Christmas market, also known as Kriskindlmarkt, Christkindlmarkt, Christkindlesmarkt, Christkindlimarkt, and Weihnachtsmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany, but are now held in many countries.