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WorksheetsChristmas Quiz (Y8)
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 13mins
Where does the most famous Christmas tree stand in London?
In front of Buckingham palace
In Trafalgar Square
In Parliament Square
In Westminster Abbey
What is the name of the log that was traditionally kept burning for the whole 12 days of Christmas?
Yule log
Christmas log
Winter log
Captain's log
In the carol 'Jingle Bells', what kind of sleigh is mentioned?
Two horse cloth-top sleigh
Father Christmas' sleigh
Rudolph's sleigh
Mince pies have been a popular Christmas dish since medieval times. What did they used to be made with?
Dried fruit
Meat, such as lamb
Potatoes
Honey and mustard
What is the plant that is sometimes known as the Christmas flower?
Carnation
Alstroemeria
Gardenia
Poinsetta
In the 17th century, Christmas was virtually banned in England. Church services to celebrate Christmas were stopped, Christmas songs were banned and people weren’t allowed to have parties or special Christmas meals. Who was the ruler of England during the Christmas ban?
Henry VIII
Oliver Cromwell
Charles II
Alfred the Great
Donner the reindeer is named after which weather sound?
Wind
Thunder
Snow
Sunshine
What was the name of the poem, written by Clement C Moore in 1823, that describes the visit of Santa Claus to a house?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
‘Twas the Night before Christmas
Santa Baby
Old Santeclaus With Much Delight
When were Christmas traditions, such as Christmas crackers, Christmas decorations and roast turkey, first followed in the UK?
Tudor times
Stuart times
Victorian times
Regency times
Henry Cole designed the first Christmas card in what year?
1643
1743
1843
1943
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
2
4
3
5
Which member of the Royal family is said to have introduced Christmas trees to the UK?
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Queen Elizabeth II
Who wrote the book called ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Jane Austen
Charles Dickens
Charlotte Bronte
Roald Dahl
In which war did the two sides have a truce and play a football match on Christmas Day?
First World War
Second World War
Vietnam War
Napoleonic War
In 'Home Alone 1', where are the McCallisters going when they leave Kevin behind?
Florida
New York
London
Paris
In 1932, who was the first British monarch to broadcast a Christmas message?
Edward VII
George V
Elizabeth II
Victoria
In Finland, Santa Claus is known to ride a...
Reindeer
Cow
Goat
Cat
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
6
8
12
16
How many gifts were given, in total in the song ' 12 Days of Christmas'?
358
364
370
382
If you are born on Christmas Day, what star sign are you?
Pisces
Aries
Capricorn
Sagittarius
December 26th marks which Saint’s Day?
Stephen
Nicholas
Paul
Christopher
In the film ‘The Snowman’ what is the snowman’s nose made out of?
A Carrot
A Lump of Coal
A Button
A Tangerine
Who wrote "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Tim Burton
Charles Dickens
Tom Clancy
William Wordsworth
Which country was the first to use the tradition of a Christmas tree?
England
Germany
Denmark
Norway
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A ring
A key
A coin
A button
What is the name of the ballet traditionally performed during the Christmas season?
Giselle
Romeo and Juliet
The Nutcracker
Swan Lake
