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Christmas

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

A Christmas Carol is a book by Charles Dickens and is credited for spreading a lot of Christmas traditions. What are the names of the ghosts in the book?

a)

Ghosts of Christmas Past, Autumn and Winter

b)

Ghosts of Summer, Autumn, and Winter

c)

Ghosts of Morning, Day, and Night

2.

Which country's postal service has been answering children's letters to Santa for over 100 years?

a)

The UK

b)

The US

c)

Poland

d)

Denmark

3.

Every Christmas Eve streets of Caracas (Venezuela) are closed. All of this because, the city's inhabitants could get to the church:

a)

On foot

b)

Cycling

c)

On rollers

d)

On horse

4.

In which country on Christmas Eve to this day still many people hide their brooms so prevent them from being stolen? It’s a tradition that dates back centuries to when people believed that witches and evil spirits came out on Christmas Eve looking for brooms to ride on.

a)

the Netherlands

b)

Germany

c)

Ireland

d)

Norway

5.

How many homes per second Santa must visit to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve (estimated by scientists)?

a)

~500

b)

~800

c)

~1500

d)

~2300

6.

Usually we put a star or a shiny angel on the top of the Christmas tree. In some homes in Germany, at the top of the Christmas tree, however, shines:

a)

A cucumber

b)

Santa Claus

c)

A candle

d)

A tree-topper

7.

When was the first Christmas card sent?

a)

1801

b)

1842

c)

1898

d)

1936

8.

Which traditional Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?

a)

Deck the Hall

b)

Jingle Bells

c)

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

d)

Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

9.

Many historians consider Santa Claus to be based on what real historical figure?

a)

An Austrian monk

b)

A Dutch city mayor

c)

A Greek bishop

d)

An Italian merchant

10.

Which company/ brand impacted Santa's look by hiring an illustrator to create images of Santa for magazine ads?

a)

Coca-cola

b)

Disney

c)

Cadbury

d)

Starbucks

11.

In Japan a typical Christmas food is:

a)

Sushi

b)

Miso soup

c)

KFC chicken

d)

Fish in jelly

12.

Which country has started a tradition of building a 13 meters high Goat for Christmas? A tradition has unwittingly led to another “tradition” of sorts – people trying to burn it down. Since 1966 the Goat has been successfully burned down 29 times.

a)

Sweden

b)

Portugal

c)

Spain

d)

France

13.

Which country sends a Christmas tree to London every year for their aid during WWII?

a)

Poland

b)

France

c)

Norway

d)

Belgium

14.

In India there are about 25 mln if Christians, what is used instead if Christmas tree:

a)

Nothing

b)

Banana tree

c)

Palm tree

d)

Fig tree

15.

In which country a witch flies around on her broomstick on the night of January 5th, bringing gifts to worthy children and lumps of coal to the naughty ones?

a)

Spain

b)

Greece

c)

Portugal

d)

Italy

16.

Which Latin American country uses the same word for Christmas as for Easter?

a)

Venezuela

b)

Columbia

c)

Dominican Republic

d)

Chile

17.

What do people traditionally put on top of their Christmas tree?

a)

An Angel

b)

A Star

c)

Lights

d)

Santa

18.

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

a)

New York

b)

Mexico

c)

Paris

d)

Florida

19.

Which Pop star is known as 'The Queen of Christmas'?

a)

Beyonce

b)

Kylie Minogue

c)

Mariah Carey

d)

Pink

20.
  1. Who sang ‘Last Christmas’?

a)

Cliff Richard

b)

East 17

c)

Justin Bieber

d)
  1. Wham

21.

What words follow "Silent Night" in the song?

a)

All is bright

b)

Holy night

c)

sleep in heavenly peace

d)

All is calm

22.

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

a)

Tom Hanks

b)

Macaulay Culkin

c)

Will Ferrell

d)

Chevy Chase

23.

Which Christmas song contains the lyric "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?"

a)

All I want for Christmas

b)

Fairy Tail of New York

c)

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

d)

Do they know it's Christmas

24.

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

a)

America

b)

Spain

c)

UK

d)

Germany

25.

What are the three rules of Christmas in the film Elf? (select 3)

a)

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear

b)
  • Treat every day like Christmas

c)

Your a cotton-headed ninny muggins!

d)

There's room for everyone on the nice list

26.

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

a)

125

b)

250

c)

364

d)

355

27.

What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?

a)

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

b)

Mariah Carey - All I want for Christmas

c)

Wham - Last Christmas

d)

Do they Know it's Christmas

28.
  1. How many of Rudolph's fellow reindeers' names start with 'D'?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

4

d)

3

29.

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

a)

Tesco

b)

Pepsi

c)

Waitrose

d)

Coca-Cola

30.
  1. What gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys during his first Christmas at Hogwarts?

a)

£1 coin

b)

£10 note

c)
  1. 50-pence piece

d)

20-pence piece

31.
  1. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

a)

Chocolate

b)
  1. A silver coin

c)

Cherries

d)

Holly

32.

What is Christmas Song Number 1

a)

Never Do a Tango With an Eskimo

b)

White Christmas

c)

Do They Know It's Christmas?

d)

O Come All Ye Faithful

33.

What is song number 2?

a)

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

b)

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

c)

Christmas Wrapping

d)

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

34.

What is Song number 3?

a)

Fairytale of New York

b)

Blue Christmas

c)

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy

d)

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

35.

What is song number 4?

a)

Frosty the snowman

b)

Merry Christmas Everyone

c)

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

d)

Driving Home for Christmas

36.

What is song number5?

a)

Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord

b)

Wonderful Christmastime

c)

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

d)

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

37.

What is song number 6?

a)

Frosty the Snowman

b)

Merry Xmas Everybody

c)

What Christmas Means to Me

d)

Someday at Christmas

38.

What is song number 7?

a)

A Winter's Tale

b)

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

c)

Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord

d)

Senor Santa Claus

39.

What is song number 8?

a)

Walking in the Air

b)

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

c)

Step Into Christmas

d)

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

40.

What is song number 9

a)

The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot

b)

Sleigh Ride

c)

What Christmas Means to Me

d)

Winter Wonderland

41.

What is song number 10?

a)

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

b)

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy

c)

A Spaceman Came Travelling

d)

Winter Wonderland

42.

How many sleeps till Christmas?

a)

155

b)

159

c)

163

d)

171

43.

 

Who were Three Wise Men?

a)

Astrologers

b)

Camel riders

c)

Sailors

d)

Shepherds

44.

How many reindeers does Santa Claus have?

(a)  

45.

What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?

a)

A carrot

b)

A button

c)

A rock

d)

A potato

46.

What is the name of Santa Claus?

a)

St. Nicholas

b)

St. Patrick

c)

St. George

d)

St. John

47.

What company played a part in Santa's image?

a)

Apple

b)

Microsoft

c)

McDonald's

d)

Coca-Cola

48.

Where did Candy canes originate?

a)

America

b)

Germany

c)

Austria

d)

Singapore

49.

Fill the blank:

How the (a)   stole Christmas

50.

What is the Grinch's dog name?

a)

Fred

b)

Max

c)

Tom

d)

Jim

51.

What Christmas movie includes the 'wet bandits'?

a)

The Griswolds

b)

Home alone

c)

Elf

52.

Which one is not one of Santa's reindeers?

a)

Dancer

b)

Prancer

c)

Smasher

d)

Vixen

53.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

decorations

b)

decurations

c)

decrations

d)

decorasions

54.

What is the boy called in Home Alone?

a)

Perry

b)

Keith

c)

Kevin

d)

Sam

55.

What is traditionally eaten on Christmas day?

a)

Salmon

b)

Turkey

c)

Chicken

d)

Sausages

56.

In which country is it now traditional to eat a KFC for Christmas dinner?

a)

Japan

b)

Sweden

c)

America

d)

Australia

57.

What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to a turkey dinner at Christmas?

a)

Grass

b)

Nutroast

c)

Chicken

d)

Pineapple

58.

Which pudding is demanded in the song “We wish you a merry Christmas”?

a)

Figgy pudding

b)

Brownie

c)

Trifle

d)

Yogurt

59.

Which tin of chocolates often found at Christmas features ‘the purple one’?

a)

Roses

b)

Quality Street

c)

Hero's

d)

Celebrations

60.

How many ghosts feature in A Christmas Carol?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

61.

What name is given to small sausages wrapped bacon?

a)

Pigs in throws

b)

Pigs in duvets

c)

Pigs wrapped up

d)

Pigs in blankets

62.

What is the filling made out of in mince pies nowadays?

a)

Sultanas, raisins and other fruit

b)

Caramel, chocolate and nuts

c)

Beef mince

d)

Lamb mince

63.

Which long-running cartoon kicked off with a Christmas special in 1989?

a)

The Simpsons

b)

Family Guy

c)

South Park

64.

How many feature length Home Alone films are there?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

65.

Which country does the popular Christmas dessert panettone originate from?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

China

66.

What is your star sign if you are born on Christmas Day?

a)

Capricorn

b)

Cancer

c)

Leo

d)

Gemini

67.

What time is the Queen’s speech traditionally broadcast on Christmas Day?

a)

12pm

b)

12am

c)

3am

d)

3pm

68.

Which of Santa’s reindeer does not feature in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”?

a)

Rudolph

b)

Dancer

c)

Blitzen

d)

Comet

69.

What is a female turkey called?

a)

Hen

b)

Chick

c)

Rooster

70.

What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out of?

a)

Carrot

b)

Jelly Bean

c)

Button

d)

Blue Tac

71.

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

a)

Sweden

b)

Norway

c)

Germany

d)

Iceland

72.

What is the best Christmas movie?

a)

Elf

b)

The Santa Clause

c)

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

d)

Die Hard

73.
What is another name for Santa Claus?
a)
Kris Kringle
b)
Old Saint Nick
c)
Father Christmas
d)
All of these
74.
What color is the Grinch?
a)
Green
b)
Blue
c)
White
d)
Black
75.
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
76.
What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
a)
White
b)
Blue
c)
Pink
d)
Green
77.

Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

a)

Charles Dickens

b)

Dr Seuss

c)

Stephen King

d)

Paul Sennett

78.
In the song 'The Twelve Days Of Christmas', how many swans were a-swimming?
a)
One
b)
Five
c)
Six
d)
Seven
79.

Who was born on Christmas?

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

Yoda

c)

Jesus

d)

My mate Vince

80.

When is Christmas day?

a)

December 28

b)

December 19

c)

December 25

d)

November 26

81.
Who had eyes made of coal?
a)
The Grinch
b)
Frosty the Snowman
c)
Santa Claus
d)
Rudolph
82.

How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?

a)

Noel

b)

Feliz Navidad

c)

Buenos Dias

d)

Hola

83.
What is the name of the main character in the movie Elf?
a)
Bobby
b)
Buddy
c)
Ricky
d)
Charlie
84.
How many times does Santa check his naughty and nice list?
a)
Twice
b)
Four times
c)
Once
d)
8 times
85.

What's the boy's name?

a)

Alfie

b)

Freddie

c)

Connor

d)

Kevin

86.

The woman singing "All I want for Christmas is you" is ...

a)

Whitney Houston

b)

Britney Spears

c)

Mariah Carey

d)

Shakira

87.

Rudolph the Reindeer had which colour nose?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

yellow

d)

red

88.

In the movie Home Alone, where does the family go for Christmas when they leave Kevin at home?

a)

New York City

b)

Florida

c)

Venice

d)

Paris

89.

Name the two criminals from this festive film

a)

Harry & Marv

b)

Hank & Marv

c)

Harry & Martin

d)

John and Jason

90.

Who does Kermit the Frog play in The Muppet Christmas Carol?

a)

Scrooge

b)

Fozziwig

c)

Bob Cratchet

d)

Tiny Tim

91.

Which Christmas movie is this image from?

a)

Gremlins

b)

The grinch

c)

Nightmare before Christmas

d)

Lethal Weapon

92.

Who played Ebeneezer Scrooge in the film ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’?

a)

Jim Carey

b)

Patrick Stewart

c)

Michael Caine

d)

Billy Connelly

93.

What is the name of the action hero toy in the film ‘Jingle All the Way’?

a)

Action Man

b)

Stretch Armstrong

c)

Scuba Steve

d)

Turbo Man

94.

What pseudonym do the thieves Harry and Marv in the first ‘Home Alone’ movie give themselves?

a)

Wet Bandits

b)

Sneaky Bandits

c)

Sticky Bandits

d)

Quiet Bandits

95.

In the film ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ what is the name of the second-class angel who doesn't have his wings and is in charge of helping George?

a)

Clarence

b)

Elliott

c)

Timothy

d)

George

96.

In the film ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

a)

Rex

b)

Max

c)

Milo

d)

Frank

97.

Which of these actors does NOT appear in the film ‘Love Actually’?

a)

Gerard Butler

b)

Liam Neeson

c)

Hugh Grant

d)

Rowan Atkinson

98.

What is the name of the building that the first ‘Die Hard’ film takes place in?

a)

Fortune Plaza

b)

Hiraki Plaza

c)

Peace Plaza

d)

Nakatomi Plaza

99.

In the film ‘Elf’ what store does the lead character Buddy get a job at?

a)

Macy's

b)

Duncan's

c)

Gimbel's

d)

Tiffany's

100.

What two letters does the conductor on the ‘Polar Express’ punch into the lead boy's ticket?

a)

L & E

b)

B & E

c)

N & Y

d)

M & C

101.

In the film ‘The Snowman’ what is the snowman’s nose made out of?

a)

A Carrot

b)

A Lump of Coal

c)

A Button

d)

A Tangerine

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