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Christmas & Math Trivia

Total questions: 156

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tinsel was invented in Germany and was once made of real silver. Which year was this invented?

a)

1710

b)

1610

c)

1510

d)

1410

2.

Brenda Lee recorded “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” when she was only how many years old?

a)

11 years old

b)

12 years old

c)

13 years old

d)

14 years old

3.

Paul McCartney’s Christmas song is widely regarded as the worst of all the songs he ever recorded yet he earns _______________ a year off of it.

a)

$100,000

b)

$200,000

c)

$400,000

d)

$600,000

4.

If you gave all the gifts listed in the Twelve Days of Christmas, it would equal _________ gifts

a)

264

b)

364

c)

464

d)

564

5.

NORAD’s “Santa Tracker” was born from a misprint in the newspaper. A Sears ad was supposed to print the number of a store where children could call and tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. The number printed was to the hotline of the Director of Operations for the U.S. Continental Air Defense. Colonel Shoup ordered his staff to give the children updates on the flight coordinates of Santa. What year was this published?

a)

1955

b)

1960

c)

1965

d)

1970

6.

The oldest artificial Christmas trees date back to the late many years and were made of green raffia (think grass hula skirts) or dyed goose feathers. Next the Addis Brush Company used their machinery that wove toilet brushes to create pine-like branches for artificial Christmas trees that were less flammable and could hold heavier decorations.

a)

1600s

b)

1700s

c)

1800s

d)

1900s

7.

The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the US by the French on Christmas day in 1886. It weighs _____ tons and thus you could consider it as the biggest Christmas gift in the world.

a)

210 tons

b)

215 tons

c)

220 tons

d)

225 tons

8.

Hallmark introduced their first Christmas cards in what year?

a)

1900

b)

1915

c)

1930

d)

1945

9.

Christmas trees are sold in the US since 1850, and on an average, it takes ____ years for a Christmas tree to be fully grown, although it can take 15.

a)

3-5

b)

6-8

c)

9-11

d)

12-14

10.

America’s first batch of eggnog was made in the Jamestown settlement. What year was eggnog made?

a)

1807

b)

1707

c)

1607

d)

1907

11.
We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does he have antlers? 
a)
yes
b)
no
12.

Guess this Christmas song

a)

Rockin' Around

b)

Christmas Tree

c)

Rockin' around the Christmas tree

d)

Mistletoe

13.

Christmas is in which season?

a)

Summer

b)

Spring

c)

Winter

d)

Fall

14.
Which is the most popular ornamet to put on the top of the tree?
a)
Star
b)
Train
c)
Angel
d)
Soldier
15.
Which of Santas reindeer comes first?
a)
Blitzen
b)
Dancer
c)
Rudolph
d)
Dasher
16.

Guess This Christmas Song

a)

Santa Claus

b)

Santa Claus is comin' to the town

c)

Christmas in the town

d)

Santa Claus is comin' to town

17.

Where does Santa leave gifts?

a)

on the porch

b)

in the car

c)

under the Christmas tree

d)

infant of your house

18.

How does Santa get into your house?

a)

He uses the door.

b)

He uses a window.

c)

He uses helpers.

d)

He uses the chimney.

19.
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
a)
Pete
b)
Sam
c)
Fido
d)
Max
20.
All I want for Christmas is....
a)
my two loose teeth
b)
my two front teeth
c)
my two missing teeth
d)
my two back teeth
my two back teeth
21.
What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?
a)
Carrot
b)
Potato
c)
Button
d)
Rock
22.
What snack is often left out for Santa?
a)
milk and cookies
b)
coffee and donuts
c)
milk and cupcakes
d)
orange juice and cookies
23.

Name That Tune

a)

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

b)

Jingle Bells

c)

O Come All Ye Faithful

d)

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

24.
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, had a very ___________ nose.
a)
red
b)
bright
c)
big
d)
shiny
25.
Frosty the snowman was a....
a)
happy old soul
b)
joyful happy soul
c)
great old soul
d)
jolly happy soul
26.
In which movie did one of the kids get his tongue stuck to a flagpole?
a)
Christmas Vacation
b)
A Christmas Story
c)
Polar Express
d)
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
27.
After red & green, what are the two most popular Christmas colors? 
a)
silver & gold
b)
white & blue
c)
yellow & green
d)
purple & gold
28.

How many sizes did the Grinches heart grow?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

29.

Not a _______ was stirring, not even a mouse.

a)

preacher

b)

child

c)

house

d)

creature

30.

What is this elf's name?

a)

Bobby

b)

Duddly

c)

Buddy

d)

Freddy

31.
Which company first introduced Santa Claus wearing red?
a)
Pepsi
b)
Coca- cola
c)
Hallmark
d)
Disney
32.
Which is the most popular ornamet to put on the top of the tree?
a)
Star
b)
Train
c)
Angel
d)
Soldier
33.
Which of Santas reindeer comes first?
a)
Blitzen
b)
Dancer
c)
Rudolph
d)
Dasher
34.
As a gift of thanks for support during the Second World War, the UK is given a gift each year. What is it?
a)
A football
b)
A cheque
c)
A Christmas Cracker
d)
A Christmas Tree
35.
Which Ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
a)
Swan lake
b)
The Nutcracker
c)
Sleeping Beauty
d)
Cinderella
36.
What is the best selling single of all time?
a)
Frosty the snowman
b)
All I want for Christmas
c)
White Christmas
d)
Last Christmas
37.
What plant do we put in our homes at Christmas that is actually parasitic?
a)
A tree
b)
A poinsettia
c)
Mistletoe
d)
A wreath
38.
'Twas the night before Christmas' was original publised under what name?
a)
A Christmas Story
b)
A visit from St Nicholas
c)
All through the house
d)
Last Christmas
39.
Who said 'One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas come and gone and I didn't get a single pair'?
a)
Buddy the Elf
b)
Dumbledore
c)
Scrooge
d)
Father Christmas
40.
What is a Christmas tree also known as?
a)
Yuel-tree
b)
Douglas Fir
c)
Holiday Plant
d)
Tannerbomb
41.
When was Christmas first declared a legal holiday in the U.S.?
a)
1776 in Pennsylvania
b)
1836 in Alabama
c)
1932 in New York
d)
1822 in Virginia
42.
What is the original title of "Jingle Bells"?
a)
Laughing Song
b)
Holiday Jingle
c)
Christmas Song
d)
One Horse Open Sleigh
43.
What was the tallest Christmas tree ever displayed?
a)
197 feet
b)
221 feet
c)
257 feet
d)
156 feet
44.
Which of the following is NOT another name for Santa Claus
a)
Father Christmas
b)
Mr. Christmas
c)
Saint Nicholas
d)
Kris Kringle
45.
What was the last state to declare Christmas a holiday?
a)
Alaska
b)
California
c)
Oklahoma
d)
Illinois
46.
What percentage of people in the world celebrate Christmas?
a)
57%
b)
72%
c)
64%
d)
45%
47.
On average, how many Christmas Cards to Americans send a year?
a)
3 billion
b)
6.5 billion 
c)
1.3 billion
d)
5 billion
48.
On average, how long does it take a Christmas tree to grow?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
5 years
d)
7 years
49.

How many 'las' are after the 'fa' in "Deck the Halls?"

a)

Six

b)

Seven

c)

Eight

d)

Four

50.

How many geese are laying in "The Twelve Days of Christmas?"


a)

Four

b)

Six

c)

Eight

d)

Two

51.

How many times does Santa check his list before he comes to town?


a)

Once

b)

Thrice

c)

Six

d)

Twice

52.

What wouldn't the other reindeer let Rudolph do?

a)

Play any reindeer games

b)

Pull the sleigh

c)

Run and Play

d)

Go down in history (like Columbus)

53.

What is Frosty's nose made of?

a)

Carrot

b)

Button

c)

Coal

d)

Raisin

54.

How many horses are pulling the sleigh in the song "Jingle Bells?"

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Four

d)

Eight

55.

Where was mommy kissing Santa Claus?


a)

beside the Christmas tree

b)

near the chimney

c)

under the mistletoe

d)

in the kitchen

56.

What does 'Feliz Navidad' mean?

(a)  

57.

As you finish singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," what desert do you ask for?


a)

Plum Pudding

b)

Figgy Pudding

c)

Jiggly Wiggly Pudding

d)

Banana Pudding

58.

How many nights is the celebration of Hanukkah?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

8

d)

10

59.

Which Country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

a)

England

b)

Germany

c)

France

d)

Italy

60.

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

a)

Cancun

b)

Paris

c)

California

d)

Wally World

61.

In the holiday song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', what gift was given on the FIFTH day?

a)

french hens

b)

turtle doves

c)

golden rings

d)

geese a laying

62.
a)

The Grinch

b)

A Christmas Carol

c)

The Polar Express

d)

Charlie Brown Christmas

63.
a)

Home Alone

b)

Charlie Brown Christmas

c)

A Christmas Carol

d)

The Santa Clause

64.
a)

Charlie Brown Christmas

b)

Elf

c)

Miracle on 34th Street

d)

It's a Wonderful Life

65.
a)

Elf

b)

Christmas Vacation

c)

The Santa Clause

d)

The Grinch

66.
a)

Christmas Vacation

b)

A Christmas Story

c)

Jingle all the Way

d)

Christmas with the Kranks

67.
a)

A Christmas Story

b)

The Polar Express

c)

The Santa Clause

d)

Miracle on 34th Street

68.
a)

Home Alone 2

b)

Home Alone

c)

Bad Santa

d)

Christmas Vacation

69.
a)

Frosty the Snowman

b)

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

c)

The Year without a Santa Claus

d)

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

70.
a)

Polar Express

b)

Miracle on 34th Street

c)

It's a Wonderful Life

d)

A Christmas Carol

71.
a)

Christmas with the Kranks

b)

The Grinch

c)

A Christmas Carol

d)

Scrooged

72.

a)

Home Alone

b)

Elf

c)

Christmas Vacation

d)

A Christmas Story

73.

a)

Christmas Vacation

b)

A Christmas Carol

c)

Bad Santa

d)

Jingle All The Way

74.

a)

Polar Express

b)

Elf

c)

Home Alone

d)

The Santa Claus

75.

a)

The Grinch

b)

A Christmas Carol

c)

Christmas with the Kranks

d)

Miracle on 34th Street

76.

a)

A Christmas Story

b)

Elf

c)

Christmas Vacation

d)

Home Alone

77.

Bonus Question! What is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?

(a)  

78.
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...
a)
a box of chocolate
b)
a brand new i-phone
c)
a partridge in a pear tree
d)
a puppy
79.
"All I want for Christmas is..."
a)
a new pair of Nikes
b)
my two front teeth
c)
a white Christmas
d)
Rudolph
80.
What kind of nose does Frosty have?
a)
button
b)
corncob
c)
carrot
d)
coal
81.
Besides Rudolph, how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
82.
In the 12 days of Christmas, how many french hens are given?
a)
6
b)
2
c)
3
d)
5
83.
What kind of Christmas Eve was it when Rudolph saved the day?
a)
foggy
b)
snowy
c)
windy
d)
rainy
84.
In the 12 days of Christmas, how many pipers are piping?
a)
6
b)
8
c)
11
d)
12
85.
In "Jingle Bells," in what kind of sleigh are we dashing through the snow?
a)
tiny, beautiful
b)
one horse open
c)
two horse closed
d)
large, fancy
86.
In the song "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas," Johnny wants a pair of skates, Susy wants...
a)
a puppy
b)
a sled
c)
a kitten
d)
a dolly
87.
In "Silent Night," all is...
a)
bright and beautiful
b)
calm and bright
c)
lovely and calm
d)
peaceful and quiet
88.
In the 12 days of Christmas, the true love gives more...
a)
calling birds
b)
turtle doves
89.

In "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," what does Santa ask Rudolph?

a)

"Why is your nose so bright?"

b)

"Have you seen Dasher anywhere?"

c)

"Can you slow down a little?"

d)

"Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

90.

According to the song, what do you hear "up on the housetop?"

a)

Santa's boots

b)

reindeer paws

c)

elves running and jumping

d)

kitten claws

91.

In the 12 days of Christmas, the true love gives 5...

a)

french hens

b)

ladies dancing

c)

maids a'milking

d)

golden rings

92.

What does Dave say to Alvin during their song?

a)

"Let's sing it again!"

b)

"That was very good."

c)

"You were a little flat, watch it."

d)

"I want a hula hoop."

93.

In the movie “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

a)

Jelly Bean

b)

An old silk hat

c)

Candy Cane

d)

A secret concoction made by Mrs. Claus

94.

What “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

a)

The Elf from the North Pole

b)

Just Elf

c)

The Eff from the South Pole

d)

The Elf on the Shelf

95.

One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?

a)

Dancer

b)

Vixen

c)

Cupid

d)

Donner

96.

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

a)

The Nutcracker

b)

Santa Claus

c)

SpongeBob

d)

Grinch

97.

What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

a)

The Polar Express

b)

The Grinch

c)

Home Alone

d)

ELF

98.

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

a)

None of the above

b)

Christmas Lights

c)

Ornaments

d)

Mistletoe

99.

What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?

a)

Saint Nick

b)

Father Christmas

c)

Papa Noel

d)

Papai Noel

100.

What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?

a)

Home Alone 2

b)

Home Alone

c)

ELF

d)

Charlie Brown Christmas

101.

What should children leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

a)

Noting

b)

Big Mac Meal

c)

Cookies and Milk

d)

Popeye's Chicken Sandwich meal

102.

Which Reindeer does not belong?

a)

Dancer

b)

Comet

c)

Roger

d)

Dasher

103.

Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?

a)

Mrs. Claus

b)

Grinch

c)

Charlie Brown

d)

The conductor from Polar Express

104.

Which milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays?

a)

Eggnog

b)

Normal Milk

c)

Chocolate Milk

d)

Strawberry Milk

105.

Is Santa Real?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

I don't know at all

106.

What type of craft house is popular to make and eat for Christmas?

a)

Gingerbread House

b)

Gingerbread Target

c)

Gingerbread Hotel

d)

All of the above

107.

How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?

a)

Frohe Weinachten.

b)

Joyeux Noël.

c)

Buon Natale.

d)

Feliz Navidad

108.

What is your Favorite Christmas Movie?

4 lines
109.

Fill in the Blank

__ __ __ Merry Christmas

(a)  

110.

What Reindeer has a red nose?

a)

Dasher

b)

Dancer

c)

Blitzon

d)

Prancer

e)

Rudolph

111.
Who had eyes made of coal?
a)
The Grinch
b)
Frosty the Snowman
c)
Santa Claus
d)
Rudolph
112.
In the story "A Christmas Carol", what was the name of Scrooges business partner?
a)
Bob Cratchet
b)
Feziwhig
c)
Kris Kringle
d)
Jacob Marley
113.
Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
a)
Charles Dickens
b)
Dr. Seuss
c)
Dr. Phil
d)
J.K. Rowling
114.
What is another name for Santa Claus?
a)
Kris Kringle
b)
Old Saint Nick
c)
Father Christmas
d)
All of these
115.
What is the name of the first reindeer Santa calls in The Night Before Christmas?
a)
Donder
b)
Dasher
c)
Rudolph
d)
Cupid
116.
Who wrote the story A Christmas Carol?
a)
Dr. Seuss
b)
Ebenezer Scrooge
c)
Charles Dickens
d)
Clement C. Moore
117.
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
a)
Noel
b)
Feliz Navidad
c)
Buenos Dias 
d)
Hola
118.
Who said "Bah Humbug"?
a)
Bob Cratchet
b)
Dr. Seuss
c)
The Grinch
d)
Ebenezer Scrooge
119.
What country does the poinsettia plant originate from?
a)
Poland
b)
United States
c)
Mexico
d)
Germany
120.
How many times is the name "Santa Claus" used in the story "The Night Before Christmas"?
a)
none
b)
once
c)
twice
d)
six times
121.
What is the name of the town where the Grinch stole Christmas?
a)
Ashville
b)
Centerville
c)
Who Ville
d)
Nashville
122.
Which of these companies was the first to use Santa Claus in an advertisement?
a)
Pepsi
b)
Coca-Cola
c)
7-up
d)
Dr. Pepper
123.
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
a)
Pete
b)
Sam
c)
Fido
d)
Max
124.
Which reindeer is Rudolph's dad?
a)
Dancer
b)
Blitzen
c)
Donner
d)
Dasher
125.
What did Frosty have for a nose?
a)
Carrot
b)
stick
c)
button
d)
coal
126.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
a)
four
b)
six
c)
eight
d)
two
127.
If you received all of the gifts listed in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song, how many presents would you get?
a)
12
b)
500
c)
364
d)
144
128.
In the movie "The Polar Express" what is the first gift of Christmas?
a)
A magic ring
b)
A bell from Santa's sleigh
c)
A sled
d)
A puppy
129.
What is the name of the rabbit in the magic hat that Frosty the Snowman wears?
a)
Max
b)
Peter
c)
Hocus Pocus
d)
Jingle Bell
130.
In the popular Christmas song, Grandma Got Run Over By A _________?  Who ran over Grandma?
a)
GrandPa
b)
Santa Claus
c)
Reindeer
d)
Pickup Truck
131.
What is the name of the main character in the movie Elf?
a)
Bobby
b)
Buddy
c)
Ricky
d)
Charlie
132.
What is the name of the first ghost that comes to visit Scrooge?
a)
Ghost of Christmas present
b)
Ghost of Christmas yet to come
c)
Ghost of the future
d)
Ghost of Christmas Past
133.
There are 365 days in a year.  What number does Christmas Day fall on?
a)
365
b)
359
c)
350
d)
364
134.
McDonalds puts what holiday image on its bags during the Christmas season?
a)
Silver Bells
b)
Trees
c)
ornaments
d)
Santa
135.

The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

a)

Macy’s

b)

Walmart

c)

Target

d)

Jamba Juice 

e)

Palolo Mart 

136.

What are the two most popular proper names for Santa Claus?

a)

Kris Kringle & Saint Nick

b)

Santa Claus & Father Christmas 

c)

The Grinch & Saint Scrooge

d)

Santa Baby & Shaka Santa

137.

What is Santa’s real name?

a)

Saint Nicholas

b)

Saint Patrick

c)

Saint Louis

d)

Pelznickel

138.

How old is Santa Claus?

a)

1,750 years old

b)

3,000 years old

c)

10,000 years old

d)

1,751  years old

139.

Where was Santa born?

a)

North pole

b)

South pole

c)

Turkey

d)

Hawaii

140.

How many reindeers does Santa have all together?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

141.

What food is the most eaten on Christmas?

a)

Roast Potatoes

b)

Turkey

c)

Gravy

d)

Carrots

142.

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

a)

5

b)

4

c)

3

d)

7

143.

In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt?

a)

A pink bunny suite

b)

Video games

c)

A computer

d)

A shirt

144.

What’s the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

a)

Home Alone

b)

Fatman

c)

The Grinch

d)

Bad santa 

145.

In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

a)

An old silk hat

b)

Magic stick hands

c)

A magic carrot noise

d)

Magic snow

146.

Where in the world did Christmas originate?

a)

Rome

b)

U.S.A.

c)

Turkey

d)

Brazil

147.

What is the most popular Christmas drink?

a)

Eggnog

b)

Milk

c)

Water

d)

Apple Juice

e)

Hot Chocolate

148.

In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?

a)

Switzerland

b)

Austria

c)

Germany

d)

Canada

149.

What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?

a)

Sushi

b)

Miso Soup

c)

KFC Chicken

d)

Soba

150.

What Does Santa Ride On In Finland?

a)

Roller Coaster

b)

Surfboard

c)

Goat

d)

Firetruck

151.

What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?

a)

Silent Night

b)

O Holy Night

c)

Jingle Bells

d)

All I Want For Christmas Is You

152.

In what country was Christmas once illegal or outlawed?

a)

New Zealand

b)

Christmas Island

c)

America

d)

Seoul, South Korea

153.

Which country is the leading exporter of Christmas trees?

a)

Copenhagen, Denmark

b)

Buffalo, New York

c)

Nova Scotia, Canada

d)

Pacific Northwest, USA

154.

How many sets of Lego's are sold during the Christmas season?

a)

10 sets every minute

b)

20 sets every hour

c)

28 sets every second

d)

11 sets every second

155.

Hallmark introduced their first Christmas cards in:

a)

1899

b)

1901

c)

1915

d)

1940

156.

What fruit did Germans decorate holiday trees within the 16th century?

a)

Pears

b)

Plums

c)

Apples

d)

Oranges

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