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Holiday Trivia Game

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the first U.S. president to recognize Hanukkah in the White House?

a)

John Kennedy

b)

Jimmy Carter

c)

Richard Nixon

d)

Ronald Regan

2.

What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?

(a)  

3.

Which is more popular for gift purchasing?

a)

Black Friday

b)

Cyber Monday

c)

December 26th

d)

December 24th

4.

What made Frosty the Snowman come to life?

(a)  

5.

How many reindeer were there in the story Twas the Night Befor Christmas?

a)

10

b)

8

c)

12

d)

9

6.

What year was Kwanzaa created?

a)

1966

b)

1986

c)

1999

d)

1975

7.

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in

The Polar Express?

a)

Jim Carey

b)

Steve Martin

c)

Tom Hanks

d)

Tim Allen

8.

How many nights is the celebration of Hanukkah?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

9.

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

a)

Paris

b)

London

c)

New York

d)

Sydney

10.

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

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Spain

11.

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

4

d)

3

12.

Diwali is a Hindu celebration known as . . .

a)

The Festival of Gifts

b)

The Festival of Lights

c)

The Festival of the Gods

d)

The Festival of Sweets

13.

What game do Jewish children play around Hanukkah?

a)

jump rope

b)

dreidel

c)

card games

d)

Minecraft

14.

How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?

a)

276

b)

364

c)

396

d)

412

15.

Normally, a year contains 365 days. Which day does Christmas usually fall on?

a)

340

b)

354

c)

359

d)

361

16.

What country does the poinsettia plant originate from?

a)

Japan

b)

United States

c)

Mexico

d)

Poland

17.

Who sings "The Hanukkah Song?"

a)

Seth Rogen

b)

Adam Sandler

c)

Billy Crystal

d)

Mel Brooks

18.

Las Posadas is celebrated in what country?

a)

Spain

b)

China

c)

Mexico

d)

France

19.

What holiday drink is usually paired with marshmallows?

a)

Apple Cider

b)

Hot Chocolate

c)

Coffee

d)

Soda

20.

What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made out of?

a)

A button

b)

A carrot

c)

A stick

d)

Coal

21.

What is a religious or holiday song called?

a)

A ballad

b)

A carol

c)

A bop

22.

What snack is traditionally left out for Santa?

a)

Carrots

b)

Cookies

c)

Pizza

d)

Chips

23.

What is the name of the popular Christmas themed ballet?

a)

The Nutcracker

b)

A Christmas Carol

c)

Jolly St. Nick

24.

Who is the author of How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

a)

Judy Bloom

b)

Eric Carle

c)

Dr. Seuss

25.

Which one of Santa's reindeer has a red nose?

a)

Rudolph

b)

Comet

c)

Cupid

d)

Dasher

26.

Which article of clothing makes Frosty the Snowman come to life?

a)

Gloves

b)

Scarf

c)

Hat

d)

Jordans

27.

Complete this quote: "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and _____"

a)

chocolate

b)

marshmallows

c)

syrup

d)

cookies

28.
In the early 1800's, the gingerbread house was inspired by what fairy tale?
a)
Goldy Locks
b)
Hansel and Gretel
c)
The Princess and the Gumdrop
d)
The Nutcracker
29.
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
a)
Jingle Bells
b)
All I Want for Christmas is You
c)
Santa is Coming to Town
d)
Silent Night
30.

What is the name of Charlie Brown's dog?

a)

Scooby

b)

Snoopy

c)

Woodstock

d)

Garfield

31.
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" what is given on the tenth day?
a)
Lords-A-Leaping
b)
Maids-A-Milking
c)
Golden Rings
d)
Pipers-Piping
32.
Which was not one of the original reindeer?
a)
Blitzen
b)
Dasher
c)
Donald
d)
Dancer
33.

In the movie, The Polar Express, what does Santa give out as the first gift of Christmas?

a)

a lump of coal

b)

a ride in the sleigh

c)

a bell

d)

a book

34.

In what month does winter officially start?

a)

October

b)

November

c)

December

d)

January

35.

What celebration is on December 31?

a)

New Year's Eve

b)

Valentine's Day

c)

Flag Day

d)

Halloween

36.

How do you say Merry Christmas is Spanish?

a)

Buenos Dias

b)

Feliz Navidad

c)

Joyous Noel

d)

Happy Christmas

37.
Which type of tree was the partridge sitting in, according to the popular Christmas song?
a)
Pear
b)
Apple
c)
Oak
d)
Maple
38.

In what language is Santa known as Père Noël?

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Akkadian

c)

French

d)

Spanish

39.
Which of the following is NOT another name for Santa Claus
a)
Father Christmas
b)
Mr. Christmas
c)
Saint Nicholas
d)
Kris Kringle
40.
How many sizes did the Grinch's heart grow?
a)
3 sizes
b)
10 sizes
c)
100 sizes
d)
500 sizees
41.
Polar bears live on the __________.
a)
Arctic Tundra
b)
Antarctic Tundra
c)
Plains
d)
rainforest
42.

What is this Disney character's name?

a)

Olaf

b)

Sven

c)

Kristof

d)

Aladdin

43.

What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

a)

Attend a Padres game

b)

Learn to play guitar

c)

Surf

d)

Join in any reindeer games

44.

The Film " Miracle on 34th St " is based on a real life department store. What is it?

a)

Ross

b)

Abercrombie

c)

Forever 21

d)

Macy's

45.

This holiday film became a Christmas classic three decades after its initial release, when studio rights expired and television stations started airing the flick on repeat.

a)

Die Hard

b)

Silent Night, Deadly Night

c)

It's a Wonderful Life

d)

Jaws

46.

The writers of the popular sitcom “Seinfeld” created which winter holiday?

a)

Krustmas

b)

Hanoonika

c)

Kwizanza

d)

Festivus

47.

What is the best selling Christmas single of all time?

a)

White Christmas

b)

Silent Night

c)

Jingle Bells

d)

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

48.

What is the Grinch as cuddly as?

a)

A teddy bear full of marbles

b)

An angry lobster

c)

A cactus

d)

A hubcap

49.

In “The Chipmunk Song” what does Alvin want for Christmas?

a)

A skateboard

b)

A hula - hoop

c)

A PS5

d)

Spotify premium

50.

Which song written in the 1990s is one of the few modern holiday songs to be added to the holiday song canon?

a)

"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"

b)

"All I Want for Christmas Is You"

c)

"Feliz Navidad"

d)

"Suzy Snowflake"

51.

“The Nutcracker.” In 1892, this Christmas ballet premiered at a theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. Who is the composer?

a)

Tchaikovsky

b)

Schoenberg

c)

Beethoven

d)

Bach

52.

A menorah is used during Hanukkah. A menorah holds how many candles?

a)

11

b)

5

c)

9

d)

3

53.

“Jingle Bell Rock.” In 1957, this song was recorded by what artist?

a)

Chuck Berry

b)

Slash

c)

Bobby Helms

d)

Juice World

54.

Soon after the Beatles ended, Paul McCartney released a Christmas song. What was the title?

a)

Blue Christmas

b)

Wonderful Christmas Time

c)

Run, Rudolf Run

d)

Let It Snow

55.

Born on Christmas Day, and co-founder of the American Red Cross, she was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield” because of her work on the front lines during the civil war, providing and managing care for the wounded.

a)

Clara Barton

b)

Dr. Mary Walker

c)

Hariet Tubman

56.

Which President was the first to have a Christmas tree in the White House?

a)

William Howard Taft

b)

Grover Cleveland

c)

Franklin Roosevelt

57.

In “Twas The Night Before Christmas”, who comes after Comet in Santa’s call to his reindeer in the story “Night Before Christmes?

a)

Blitzen

b)

Cupid

c)

Dasher

58.

In The Santa Clause, what is the name of the divorced dad who takes over for Santa?

a)

Sam Colton

b)

Steve Cooper

c)

Scott Calvin

d)

Sean Capone

59.

Who played the Grinch in the live-action movie made back in 2000?

a)

Eddie Murphy

b)

Tom Hanks

c)

Adam Sandler

d)

Jim Carrey

60.

In the Santa Clause, what gift did Bernard the elf give Charlie to help him remember the spirit of Christmas?

a)

a snow globe

b)

a weenie whistle

c)

mystery date game

d)

a soccer ball

61.
Which of these is NOT a holiday movie?
a)
Elf
b)
Eight Crazy Nights
c)
The Sandlot
d)
Home Alone
62.
What is the name for trees that have always have leaves during winter?
a)
Palm
b)
Evergreen
c)
Deciduous
d)
Cedar
63.
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
64.
What is the first name of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
a)
Albus
b)
Steve
c)
Buddy
d)
Ebenezer
65.
What got Flick to lick the frozen flag pole on the movie, Christmas Story?
a)
A triple-dog dare
b)
A $20 bet
c)
A cute girl
d)
Curiosity
66.

In the song, The 12 Days of Christmas, how many maids a milking are mentioned?

a)

Nine

b)

Six

c)

Eight

d)

Ten

67.
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
a)
Coca-Cola
b)
Pepsi
c)
Dr. Pepper
d)
Sprite
68.
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
a)
Santa Clause 2
b)
Santa Paws 2
c)
Miracle on 35th Street
d)
Home Alone 2
69.

Which is the correct spelling of this fictional town?

a)

Hooville

b)

Whoville

c)

Whovill

d)

Howville

70.
What popular toy is Arnold Schwarzenegger desperately trying to buy his son in the 1996, Jingle All the Way 
a)
Stretch Arm Strong 
b)
Bat Man 
c)
Supeman 
d)
Turbo Man 
71.
What annual event is takinga place at the beginning of the 1947 movie, Miracle on 34th Street? 
a)
Christmas Day Parade 
b)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 
c)
trimming of the Christmas tree 
d)
New Year's Eve party 
72.
What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's business partner in A Christmas Carol 
a)
Jacob Marley 
b)
Bob  Marley 
c)
Jim Jefferson 
d)
Stan Smith 
73.
What famous Christmas song did Judy Garland debut at the end of Meet Me in St Louis? 
a)
Jingle Bells 
b)
O Holy Night 
c)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 
d)
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer 
74.

Auld Lang Syne is a New Year's song of what nationality?

a)

Irish

b)

Scottish

c)

Danish

d)

Finnish