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Winter/Holiday Trivia

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

TV special based on the comic strip Peanuts

a)

Home Alone

b)

A Charlie Brown Christmas

c)

A Christmas Carol

d)

The Perfect Holiday

2.

After 15 years of not seeing each other these college friends are finally reuniting for Christmas

a)

Friday After Next

b)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

c)

The Best Man Holiday

d)

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

3.

"Keep the change ya filthy animal"

a)

Home Alone

b)

Elf

c)

The Perfect Holiday

d)

Miracle on 34th Street

4.

A reverend is offered help by an angel who is going through a midlife crisis. The angel is drawn to the reverend's wife.

a)

Black Nativity

b)

A Christmas Carol

c)

The Preacher's Wife

d)

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

5.

A discarded magic top hat brings to life this friendly winter friend!

a)

The Preacher's Wife

b)

Friday After Next

c)

A Christmas Carol

d)

Frosty the Snowman

6.

Ghetto Santa Claus steals everything of two friends and they have to get jobs as mall security guards

a)

This Christmas

b)

The Perfect Holiday

c)

Elf

d)

Friday After Next

7.

"I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas"

a)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

b)

Black Nativity

c)

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

d)

A Christmas Carol

8.

A musical that explores trying to heal wounds and learning to become a family again

a)

Black Nativity

b)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

c)

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

d)

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

9.

Whoville will never see it coming when all of their presents go missing the night before Christmas

a)

A Charlie Brown Christmas

b)

Home Alone

c)

The Best Man Holiday

d)

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

10.

A journey through the past, present, and future in the hope of transforming one's bitterness

a)

A Christmas Carol

b)

This Christmas

c)

Elf

d)

Miracle on 34th Street

11.

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

a)

Elf

b)

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

c)

This Christmas

d)

A Christmas Carol

12.

Kris Kringle claims he's the real Santa while working at Macy's

a)

Black Nativity

b)

Miracle on 34th Street

c)

A Christmas Carol

d)

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

13.

What Does Clark forget to bring when the family goes to cut down their christmas Tree?

a)

His wallet

b)

A saw

c)

String

d)

A coat

14.

What time is the Grinch set to have dinner with himself?

a)

6:30

b)

7:00

c)

8:15

d)

5:30

15.

What is the name of the guardian angel who take George Bailey on his journey?

a)

Richard

b)

Gregory

c)

Clarence

d)

Christopher

16.

Who gifts Ralphie a pink bunny onesie for Christmas?

a)

Randy (his brother)

b)

Santa

c)

Mother Parker

d)

Aunt Clara

17.

What is the nickname of the burglars that try to break into the McCallisters' home?

a)

The "Thieves"

b)

The "Bad Burglars"

c)

The "Wet Bandits"

d)

No nickname

18.

What is Scott Calvin's job at the beginning of the movie?

a)

A Lawyer

b)

A Toy Salesman

c)

A Mailman

d)

Unemployed

19.

What gift does Susan ask Kris Kringle for?

a)

A house

b)

A doll

c)

A pony

d)

A new dress

20.

What are the four main food groups for the elves?

a)

candy, candy corn, candy canes, syrup

b)

candy, candy corn, candy canes, sugar

c)

candy corn, candy canes, sugar, syrup

d)

candy, syrup, noodles, candy canes

21.
Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas? 
a)
Charles Dickens
b)
J.K. Rowling
c)
Dr. Suess
d)
Dr. Phil
22.
Reindeer are a subspecies of what animal?
a)
Antelope
b)
Caribou
c)
Elk
d)
Ox
23.
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
24.

Which is the correct spelling of this fictional town?

a)

Hooville

b)

Whoville

c)

Whovill

d)

Howville

25.

Who sings "The Hanukkah Song?"

a)

Seth Rogen

b)

Adam Sandler

c)

Billy Crystal

d)

Mel Brooks

26.

What country does the poinsettia plant originate from?

a)

Japan

b)

United States

c)

Mexico

d)

Poland

27.

How many nights is the celebration of Hanukkah?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

28.

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

a)

Paris

b)

London

c)

New York

d)

Sydney

29.

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

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Spain

30.

On what day does Kwanzaa begin?

a)

December 1

b)

December 15

c)

December 21

d)

December 26

31.

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

4

d)

3

32.

When did Charlie Brown Christmas premiere?

a)

December 9, 1959

b)

December 9, 1965

c)

December 9, 1968

d)

December 9, 1975

33.

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

34.

What holiday decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

a)

Poinsettia

b)

Holly

c)

Wreath

d)

Mistletoe

35.

What game do Jewish children play around Hanukkah?

a)

jump rope

b)

dreidel

c)

card games

d)

Minecraft

36.

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

a)

276

b)

364

c)

396

d)

412

37.

How many days does the Diwali celebration last?

a)

5

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

38.

Where is St. Lucia Day usually celebrated?

a)

United States, Canada, and Mexico

b)

Germany, Denmark, and Poland

c)

Norway, Sweden, and Finland

d)

Japan, China, and South Korea

39.

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

a)

340

b)

354

c)

359

d)

361

40.

What country does the poinsettia plant originate from?

a)

Japan

b)

United States

c)

Mexico

d)

Poland

41.

What is the girl in the lead of the St. Lucia procession usually wearing on her head?

a)

a pointy hat

b)

a red hat

c)

a crown wreath of lights

d)

a princess crown

42.

How many days does the Kwanzaa celebration last?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

10

d)

7

43.

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

a)

Cupid

b)

Vixen

c)

Rudolph

d)

Blitzen

44.

Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

a)

Plagal on a bagel

b)

Note on a moat

c)

Dog on a log

d)

Elf on the shelf

45.

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

a)

Santa's Magical Train

b)

The Polar Express

c)

The Train of Pain

d)

The Molar Express

46.

What are two Tim Allen Christmas movies?

a)

The Santa Clause

b)

The Polar Express

c)

Christmas with the Kranks

d)

A Year Without Santa Claus

47.

In 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" was first aired on television. In the story, Lucy provides psychiatric services. How much does she charge per session?

a)

5 cents

b)

5 dollars

c)

10 cents

d)

29 dollars

48.

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

a)

Irish

b)

Scottish

c)

Danish

d)

Finnish

49.

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

a)

B.B. King

b)

Fats Domino

c)

Jerry Lewis

d)

Bobby Helms

50.

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

a)

Nine

b)

Seven

c)

Six

d)

Eight

51.

“I Have A Little Dreidel.” The Dreidel Song is associated with what holiday?

a)

Boxing Day

b)

Christmas

c)

Hanukkah

d)

Kwanzaa

52.

Why did Irving Berlin refuse to celebrate Christmas?

a)

He was always called Santa

b)

He was Muslim

c)

He did secretly

d)

He was Jewish

53.

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

a)

Tchaikovsky

b)

Mozart

c)

Beethoven

d)

Schubert

54.

“Jingle Bells.” In 1857, this song was created for what holiday?

a)

Epiphany

b)

New Year's Day

c)

Thanksgiving

d)

St. Patrick's Day

55.

“Silent Night.” In 1818, this carol was composed two days before Christmas Eve. In what language were the original words written?

a)

French

b)

Danish

c)

English

d)

German

56.

“Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” originated as a 1939 booklet. What well-known American store published the booklet?

a)

Sears

b)

Montgomery Ward

c)

JCPenney

d)

Macy's

57.

When was Kwanzaa first celebrated?

a)

1966

b)

1866

c)

1973

d)

1934

58.

When is Kwanzaa held?

a)

December 26-January 1

b)

December 25-January 2

c)

December 24-December 31

d)

November 28-January 1

59.

What is a game typically played during Hanukkah?

a)

Menorah

b)

Dreidel

c)

Monopoly

d)

Light the Candle

60.

Who are the two brothers in "A Year Without Santa Claus"?

a)

Heat Miser and Cold Miser

b)

Sun Miser and Snow Miser

c)

Sun Miser and Snow Miser

d)

Heat Miser and Snow Miser

61.

In the song, "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" how many gold rings are there?

a)

5

b)

9

c)

3

d)

12

62.

Finish the lyric: "Oh the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful ________."

a)

Silent Night

b)

Carol of the Bells

c)

Jingle Bells

d)

Let it Snow!

63.

What song features the following lyrics? "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose."

a)

Frosty the Snowman

b)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

c)

The Christmas Song

d)

The Story of Santa

64.

Which song features the following lyrics? "I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas. I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas."

a)

Feliz Navidad!

b)

Sleigh Ride

c)

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

d)

O Holy Night

65.

According to the popular song, what was the name of the snowman who was brought to life by a magical silk hat?

a)

Sloshy

b)

Firsty

c)

Frosty

d)

Chunky

66.

What color is the Grinch?

a)

Hot Pink

b)

Maroon

c)

Royal Purple

d)

Electric Green

67.

Where does Santa Claus live?

a)

The South Pole

b)

The West Pole

c)

The North Pole

d)

The Pole

68.

What type of animals pull Santa's sleigh?

a)

Geese

b)

Puppies

c)

Reindeer

d)

Mice

69.

What do we leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

a)

Water and bread

b)

Milk and cookies

c)

Yogurt and soda

d)

Smoothies and carrots

70.

What are Frosty's eyes made from?

a)

Rocks

b)

Crayons

c)

Coal

d)

Trash

71.

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

a)

Cupid

b)

Vixen

c)

Rudolph

d)

Blitzen

72.

Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

a)

Plagal on a bagel

b)

Note on a moat

c)

Dog on a log

d)

Elf on the shelf

73.

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

a)

Santa's Magical Train

b)

The Polar Express

c)

The Train of Pain

d)

The Molar Express

74.

What are two Tim Allen Christmas movies?

a)

The Santa Clause

b)

The Polar Express

c)

Christmas with the Kranks

d)

A Year Without Santa Claus

75.

What are popular christmas creatures that are used in Scandinavian Christmas decorating?

a)

Elves

b)

Reindeer

c)

Gnomes

d)

Santa

76.

Who sang the most popular recording of "White Christmas?"

a)

Miley Cyrus

b)

Kia Jones

c)

TSwizzle

d)

Bing Crosby