Christmas Quiz!

Christmas Quiz

by Maria Dagalaki

Merry Christmas!

Santa has a "Naughty and Nice" list. How many times does he check it?

once

twice

3 times

twice

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

365

364

12

364

A non-leap year has 365 days so on what number day does Christmas Day fall?

a.358 b.359 c.360

359

In Iceland, what do people exchange with one another on Christmas Eve?

1.Warm socks 2.books 3.candy canes

books

Who is the singer?

Elton John

John Lennon

Ed Sheeran

John Lennon

Approximately what percentage of dog owners give their dog a present at Christmas?

70%

10%

80%

70%

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on December__?

24th

26th

25th

on December 26th

Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoes. Which ornament are we talking about?

1.snowflake 2.bell 3.star

bell

In 2024, Chinese New Year is the year of which animal?

1.dragon 2.pig 3.snake 4.rabbit

dragon

10

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

Switzerland

Italy

Germany

Germany

11

The Little Drummer boy

12

White Christmas

13

Popular plant at Christmas, Poinsettia, is native of which country?

1.Israel 2.Mexico 3.Russia

Mexico

14

• What year was Home Alone released?

1990

2000

2005

1990

15

• How many of Rudolph's eight companions names start with 'D'?

16

What do we leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

Cookies and milk

Pizza

A can of coca cola

Cookies and milk

17

How many turkeys are cooked each Christmas?

15 million

10 million

20 million

20 million

18

What well -known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

Oh Christmas tree

Jingle bells

We wish you a Merry Christmas

Jingle bells

19

When did Coca-Cola first use Santa Claus in its advertising?

1930

1925

1920

1920

20

What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time?

Jingle bells

White Christmas

Santa Claus is coming to town

White Christmas

21

Which name is NOT a reindeer?

1.Dasher 2.Cupid 3.Blit 4.Dancer

Blit

22

• anagram:

ASTNA

Santa

23

• anagram:

ERDRENIE

reindeer

24

How many points does a snowflake have?

25

In which year was the first Christmas card sent?

1915

1843

1950

1843

26

What time is the King's speech traditionally broadcast?

3 pm

5 pm

6 pm

3 pm

27

Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?

Atlantic

Indian

Pacific

Indian Ocean

28

When do the 12 Days of Christmas start?

on Christmas Eve

on Christmas Day

26th December

on Christmas Day

29

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

Taurus

Capricorn

Gemini

Capricorn

30

In which country is the fried Christmas caterpillar a delicacy giving a little extra luck in the coming year??

1.South Africa 2.Mexico 3.Chile

South Africa

31

• anagram:

R B A N R G G E D E I

gingerbread

32

• anagram:

W L K O E F A N S

snowflake

33

Eating which of the following on New Year's Day is believed to bring prosperity for the next year?

1.lobster 2.black-eyed peas 3.fruit cake 4.pizza

black eyed peas

34

What do families across Japan have as a special Christmas Eve meal - even though Christmas is not even a national holiday?

1.Rice pudding 2.Fried chicken 3.Veg soup

fried chicken

35

In Caracas, Venezuela how do Christians head to church on Christmas Eve?

1.horse riding 2.roller skates 3.on foot

roller skates

In which European country is it a tradition to jump from a chair right before midnight and also smash plates against friends' doors?

36

1.Spain 2.Denmark 3.Portugal 4.Germany

Denmark

37

How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?

38

In Ukraine, what is the Christmas ornament everyone has on their tree?

1.A spider's web 2.A miniature reindeer 3.A tangerine 4.A miniature ghost

a spider's web

39

Who is the author of "A Christmas Carol?"

1.William Shakespeare 2.Virginia Woolf 3.Hans Christian Andersen 4.Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

In the days leading up to December 5th, what do Dutch children place by the fire, for Sinterklaas to fill them with gifts and treats in the night?

40

1.shoes 2.schoolbags 3.stockings 4.aprons

shoes

41

snowman

42

Reindeer

43

Which famous mathematician was born on Christmas Day 1642?

1.Albert Einstein 2.Leonardo Fibonacci 3.Isaak Newton 4.Archimedes

Isaac Newton

44

• anagram:

N E T S E S P R

presents

45

• anagram:

O L C R A S

carols

46

The first ever Times Square "ball drop" was held on December 31, 19__?

1910

1909

1907

1907

47

In which country's folklore, an old woman named Befana visits through the chimney to fill children's' stockings with candy and leave them presents if they've been good?

1.Brazil 2.Portugal 3.Italy

Italy

48

Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve is a tradition in

Sweden

Spain

Austria

Spain

49

What does "Advent" literally mean?

1.celebrate 2.arrival 3.open

arrival

50

Before turkeys became popular, what was the most common meat to eat?

1.duck 2.pigeon 3.goose

goose

51

Which Saint's day falls the day after Christmas Day?

St Stephen

St Andrew

St Peter

St Stephen

52

In the song "The Twelve Days Of Christmas", how many types of bird are there?

Christmas awards.

Wishing you a Christmas that's merry and bright!Have a safe and relaxing holiday season.

Thank You!