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Holiday Break

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Sweden, a Christmas tradition is to create a large animal structure made of straw. What type of animal do they build?

a)

Bear

b)

Reindeer

c)

Goat

d)

Cow

2.

How many days does the Hanukkah celebration last?

a)

25

b)

1

c)

12

d)

8

3.

What beast-like creature roams the streets to "catch" the naughty children in Austria?

a)

the Sphinx

b)

It

c)

Krampus

d)

the Minotaur

4.

In Japan, families celebrate Christmas by ordering this kind of food.

a)

McDonalds

b)

Kentucky Fried Chicken

c)

Papa John's Pizza

d)

Taco Bell

5.

What date is St. Nicholas Day?

a)

December 6

b)

December 24

c)

December 25

d)

December 1

6.

A candle is lit each evening and placed on the Menorah during this holiday.

a)

Kwanzaa

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Christmas

d)

Diwali

7.
What bright red flowers do people in Mexico decorate with at Christmas time?
a)
poinsettia
b)
rose
c)
tulip
d)
holly
8.
What color is the Grinch?
a)
Green
b)
Blue
c)
White
d)
Black
9.
What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?
a)
A Carrot
b)
A Potato
c)
A Button
d)
A Rock
10.
Which reindeer's name starts with a "B:"
a)
Bart
b)
Burt
c)
Bodog
d)
Blitzen
11.
What did Frosty do when they placed the hat on his head?
a)
He melted
b)
He danced around
c)
He flew
d)
He became a human
12.
Name the NINE Reindeers.
a)
Sprint, Pixie, Mike, Beth, Snow, Flora, Flint, Max, Rudolph
b)
Luke, Paul, Anna, Mabel, Faun, Brute, Rudolph, Penelope, Storm
c)
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
d)
Horus, Solar, Zeus, Phineas, Frost, Poppy, Rudolph, Luna, Sally
13.
What should you leave out for Santa on Christmas eve?
a)
Porridge and Coffee
b)
Milk and Cookies
c)
Bread and Milo
d)
Cakes and Tea
14.
We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does he have antlers? 
a)
yes
b)
no
15.
Round/Oval candies filled with fruit preserves or cream and covered with chocolate are called
a)
Hershey kisses
b)
Fruities
c)
Sugar Plums
d)
Fruit creams
16.
Which country created eggnog?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Australia 
d)
United States
17.
McDonald's puts what holiday image on bags during the Christmas season?
a)
snowflakes
b)
trees
c)
snowmen
d)
Santa
18.
What war ended December 24, 1814?
a)
War of 1812
b)
War of 1814
c)
World War I
d)
World War II
19.
In "Jingle Bell Rock" everyone is dancing and prancing. Where do they do it? 
a)
Jingle Bell Square
b)
New York City
c)
North Pole
d)
home
20.
What was the most popular toy in 1984?
a)
Barbie Doll
b)
Ken Doll
c)
Cabbage Patch Doll
d)
Kitchen Set
21.
The average number of gifts an adult male gets for Christmas?
a)
10
b)
12
c)
5
d)
6
22.
What is the main ingredient in gingerbread cookies?
a)
Flour
b)
Ginger
c)
Molasses
d)
Sugar
23.
After red & green, what are the two most popular Christmas colors? 
a)
silver & gold
b)
white & blue
c)
yellow & green
d)
purple & gold
24.

Who is the main character in "It's a Wonderful Life"?

a)

Harry

b)

George

c)

Barry

d)

Billy

25.

Which animated movie is about a magical train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

a)

The Polar Express

b)

The Lunar Express

c)

The Magical Train

d)

The Christmas Train

26.

What is Scrooge's first name?

a)

Eliza

b)

Ebenezer

c)

Benjamin

d)

Elizabeth

27.

The movie, "Miracle on 34th Street" centers around which real-life department store?

a)

Target

b)

Macy's

c)

Dillard's

d)

Gimble's

28.

How many reindeer are featured in "The Night Before Christmas"?

a)

Seven

b)

Eight

c)

Nine

d)

Twelve

29.

What color is mistletoe?

a)

Red

b)

White

c)

Brown

d)

Yellow

30.

Which beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

a)

Sprite

b)

Coca-Cola

c)

Bubly

d)

A&W

31.

In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what was the name of Rudolph’s faithful elf companion?

a)

Henry

b)

Hermey

c)

Herb

d)

Harold

32.

In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?

a)

The St. Georges

b)

The Burpees

c)

The Carols

d)

The Bumpuses

33.

What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

a)

Jingle Bells

b)

White Christmas

c)

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

d)

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

34.

What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”

a)

Cream

b)

Eggnog

c)

Spiced Tea

d)

Spiced Milk

35.

In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?

a)

Little Red Riding Hood

b)

Hansel and Gretel

c)

Jack and the Beanstalk

d)

Hammy and Red Jack

36.

In what language is Santa known as Père Noël?

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Akkadian

c)

French

d)

Spanish

37.

Finish this line from a famous Christmas carol:

"Oh, the weather outside is ..."?

a)

Lightful

b)

Brightful

c)

Delightful

d)

Frightful

38.
What Christmas Ballet is the most famous of all?
a)
Rudolph's Surprise
b)
The Nutcracker
c)
Mr. and Mrs. Claus
d)
Frosty goes to New York
39.
What does Alvin want for Christmas?
a)
An IPod
b)
A bottle of Coke
c)
A hula hoop
d)
A new car
40.
What was the tallest Christmas tree ever displayed?
a)
197 feet
b)
221 feet
c)
257 feet
d)
156 feet