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WorksheetsRound 1: Santa & His Helpers
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 33mins
Where is Santa Claus's traditional home?
The South Pole
The North Pole
Canada
Greenland
What are the names of Santa's two lead reindeer?
Dasher and Dancer
Comet and Cupid
Donner and Blitzen
Prancer and Vixen
What do children in many countries leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cake and juice
Cookies and milk
Pizza and soda
Apples and water
What color is Santa's suit?
Blue
Green
Red
Purple
Who helps Santa make the toys?
Fairies
Elves
Gnomes
Trolls
How does Santa enter homes to deliver presents?
Through the window
Through the chimney
Through the front door
Through a magic keyhole
Which reindeer has a shiny red nose?
Dasher
Comet
Prancer
Rudolph
What is Santa's wife called?
Ms. Santa
Mrs. Claus
Lady Christmas
Queen of the North
What do children often leave for Santa's reindeer?
Celery
Carrots
Apples
Hay
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh (not counting Rudolph)?
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
What is Santa's famous laugh?
Ha ha ha!
Hee hee hee!
Ho ho ho!
Har har har!
What does Santa check twice?
His sleigh's reins
His watch
His list of who's naughty and nice
The weather map
According to tradition, what might Santa leave for a child who was naughty?
A wooden toy
A lump of coal
A letter
A piece of fruit
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Saint Patrick
Saint Nicholas
Saint George
Saint Francis
What are real reindeer (not magical ones) called in North America?
Elk
Moose
Caribou
Deer
Which Christmas song begins with the line "Jingle bells, jingle bells"?
Silent Night
Jingle Bells
Frosty the Snowman
Let It Snow
In the song, what is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?
A carrot
A cherry
A button
Coal
Who wrote the story "A Christmas Carol"?
Mark Twain
Charles Dickens
Dr. Seuss
J.K. Rowling
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the first day?
A turtle dove
A partridge in a pear tree
A French hen
A golden ring
What was the first Christmas song played by astronauts in space in 1965?
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Jingle Bells
Deck the Halls
What Christmas ballet features a Nutcracker prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy?
Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
Cinderella
The Sleeping Beauty
Which song features the lyrics?
Jingle Bells
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Deck the Halls
O Christmas Tree
Who is the mean character who says "Bah, humbug!"?
The Grinch
Jack Frost
Ebenezer Scrooge
Krampus
In the song, what are you supposed to do when you "Deck the Halls"?
Build a snowman
Wrap presents
Decorate with boughs of holly
Sing carols
Which Dr. Seuss character tries to steal Christmas?
The Cat in the Hat
Horton
The Grinch
Sam-I-Am
In the song, what is Rudolph never allowed to join?
Santa's workshop
The elf choir
Any reindeer games
The sleigh team
Which popular modern Christmas song is sung by Mariah Carey?
Last Christmas
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Feliz Navidad
What are the three gifts brought by the Wise Men?
Silver, spices, and silk
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Jewels, perfume, and coins
Food, wine, and clothes
In "The Night Before Christmas," what is not a creature stirring?
A dog
A cat
A mouse
A child
What is the name of the little girl who catches the Grinch stealing Christmas?
Sally Who
Cindy Lou Who
Lucy Who
Annie Who
What do the lyrics say is "roasting on an open fire" in "The Christmas Song"?
Marshmallows
Hot dogs
Chestnuts
Sweet potatoes
In the song, what does Santa Claus do when he's "coming to town"?
He checks his list twice
He feeds his reindeer
He packs his sleigh
He wraps presents
According to the song, what did my true love give me on the fifth day of Christmas?
Five golden rings
Five calling birds
Who is the author of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"?
Roald Dahl
Maurice Sendak
Dr. Seuss
Robert L. May
Which classic Christmas song was originally written in German?
Joy to the World
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Silent Night
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
A bell
A star or an angel
A snowflake
A candle
What are the two most traditional Christmas colors?
Blue and white
Red and green
Gold and silver
Purple and yellow
What is the night before Christmas called?
Christmas Night
Santa's Eve
Christmas Eve
The Vigil
What do people hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill?
Socks
Bags
Stockings
Hats
Which plant, often hung in doorways, are people supposed to kiss under?
Holly
Ivy
Poinsettia
Mistletoe
What is the red and white striped Christmas candy called?
Peppermint stick
Candy cane
What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas, marked by a calendar with doors?
December Countdown
Advent
Noel
Yuletide
What circular decoration, often made of evergreen branches, is hung on doors?
A garland
A wreath
A hoop
A ring
What is the name of the sweet, thick drink often served at Christmas?
Hot cocoa
Apple cider
Eggnog
Milkshake
What popular Christmas plant with red leaves is known as the "Christmas flower"?
Christmas cactus
Poinsettia
Holly
Amaryllis
What do people call the activity of singing Christmas songs from door to door?
Choir practice
Caroling
Serenading
Door singing
What shiny decoration is often draped on Christmas trees?
Garland
Tinsel
Foil
Ribbon
What kind of house is often made and decorated as a Christmas treat?
Chocolate house
Candy house
Gingerbread house
Marshmallow house
What is the traditional log burned in some cultures at Christmas called?
Christmas log
Fire log
Yule log
Holiday log
What kind of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree?
Oak tree
Maple tree
Pine tree or fir tree
Palm tree
In which country is it a Christmas tradition to eat KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
China
South Korea
Japan
Australia
In Venezuela, what unusual activity do people do on their way to church on Christmas Eve?
Ride bicycles
Ride roller skates
Walk on stilts
Sail boats
In Mexico, what is the name of the festive procession celebrated in the days before Christmas?
Cinco de Mayo
La Piñata
Las Posadas
Día de los Muertos
What is the name of Santa Claus in France?
Papa Noël
Père Noël
San Nicolás
Father Christmas
In which country do children leave their shoes out for presents on December 6th for St. Nicholas Day?
Italy
Germany
Spain
England
In Iceland, how many "Yule Lads" are said to visit children before Christmas?
One (like Santa)
Seven
Twelve
Thirteen
In which country do people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve?
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Denmark
In Austria and parts of Germany, what scary creature punishes naughty children?
The Bogeyman
Krampus
The Yule Cat
Belsnickel
In the Philippines, what giant festival of lights is celebrated?
Festival of Stars
Giant Lantern Festival
Moon Festival
Light Parade
In Ukraine, what delicate, web-like decoration is put on Christmas trees because of a folk tale?
Spider webs
Snowflakes
Lace doilies
Silver threads
In Sweden, what giant straw animal is built every year and often gets burned down?
A reindeer
A goat
A horse
A bear
What do people in Jamaica call the big outdoor market that starts on Christmas Eve?
The Night Market
The Grand Market
The Holiday Bazaar
The Star Market
In Russia, Santa Claus is known by what name?
Grandfather Frost
Old Man Winter
Ice King
Snow Father
In Hawaii, how do you say "Merry Christmas"?
A) Aloha Kalikimaka
B) Hau'oli Kalikimaka
C) Mele Kalikimaka
D) Aloha Noel
In which country do people eat 12 dishes for Christmas Eve supper, one for each apostle?
Poland
Ukraine
Greece
Russia
In India, many Christians decorate with strings of what shaped lanterns?
Bell-shaped
Star-shaped
Heart-shaped
Angel-shaped
In Ireland, what traditional procession happens on St. Stephen's Day (December 26th)?
The Holly Boys
The Wren Boys
The Piper's Parade
The Claddagh Walk
In which European country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees begin?
England
France
Germany
Norway
In Bolivia, what farm animal might be brought to Christmas Eve mass?
A sheep
A llama
A rooster
A goat
In Italy, what seafood is a common part of the Christmas Eve feast?
Shrimp
Lobster
Eel
Salmon
What is the popular American website that lets children track Santa's journey on Christmas Eve?
Santa Tracker
North Pole Watch
Elf Radar
NORAD Tracks Santa
In which country is Christmas celebrated in summer?
Brazil
South Africa
Australia
All of the above
In Greece, what mischievous creatures are said to appear during the 12 days of Christmas?
Goblins
Trolls
Fairies
Sprites
In Lithuania, what is the name of the traditional Christmas Eve dinner?
Kūčios
Sviestas
What popular Christmas plant is the national emblem of the country Madagascar?
Mistletoe
Christmas Rose
Poinsettia
Holly
What does a snowman eat for breakfast?
Snowflakes
Ice cubes
Frosted Flakes
Pancakes
Why did the Christmas cookie go to the doctor?
It broke its leg
It felt crumbly
It had a stomach ache
It lost its chocolate chips
What do you call Santa when he stops moving?
Santa Pause
Still Claus
Frozen Nick
Stopped Saint
What do elves learn in school?
The elf-abet
Present wrapping
Toy making 101
Sleigh driving
Why is it hard to find Rudolph on Christmas Eve?
He's too fast
He's hiding
He blends in with the snow
He's always "in the lead"
What kind of pictures do elves take?
Selfies
Elfies
Snapshots
North Pole pics
What's Santa's favorite type of candy?
Chocolate bars
Gummy bears
What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A) A puddle
B) Melted man
C) Water
D) Rain
Why don't Christmas trees knit?
They have too many branches
They always drop their needles
They're too busy
They don't have hands
What do you get if you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Slush
Frostbite
A snowman with fangs
Frost
Why was the snowman looking in the bag of carrots?
He was making soup
He was picking his nose
He was hungry
He was shopping
What do you call an old snowman?
A frosty fossil
A puddle
Water
Slush
What falls at the North Pole but never gets hurt?
Santa
Snow
An elf
A present
What do you call Santa's little helpers?
Subordinate Clauses
Santa's assistants
Not stated, but a joke says "Elves" is the answer
Mini Santas
What's red, white, and blue at Christmas?
A sad candy cane
Santa stuck in a snowbank
A patriotic ornament
Not stated, but a joke could be "A candy cane wearing a scarf"
In the movie "Home Alone," where is Kevin's family going on vacation?
London
Paris
Florida
California
In "Elf," what are Buddy's four main food groups?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
Cookies, cake, pie, and ice cream
Pizza, burgers, fries, and soda
In "The Polar Express," what is the first gift of Christmas?
A toy train
A bell from Santa's sleigh
A ticket
A bag of toys
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Spot
Max
Bear
Chewy
In "A Christmas Story," what gift does Ralphie want more than anything?
A bicycle
A train set
A Red Ryder BB gun
A puppy
In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what does Hermey the elf want to be?
A singer
A pilot
A dentist
A chef
In "The Santa Clause," what happens to Scott Calvin when he puts on the Santa suit?
He gets rich
He becomes Santa Claus
He gets very sleepy
He turns into an elf
In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," what happens every time a bell rings?
Santa checks his list
An angel gets its wings
A reindeer gets its antlers
A wish comes true
In the movie "Frosty the Snowman," what brings Frosty to life?
A) A magic scarf
B) A magic hat
C) A magic carrot
D) Christmas magic
In "A Charlie Brown Christmas," what kind of tree do the kids decorate?
A) A tall, perfect tree
B) A small, sad-looking tree
C) A fake aluminum tree
D) A giant pine tree
