Christmas Quiz!

Christmas Quiz

by Maria Dagalaki

Merry Christmas!

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

1

once

twice

3 times

twice

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

2

12

364

365

364

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

a.358b.359c.360

3

359

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

4

1.Warm socks 2.books3.candy canes

books

Who is the singer?

5

John Lennon

Ed Sheeran

Elton John

John Lennon

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

6

10%

70%

80%

70%

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on December__?

7

24th

26th

25th

on December 26th

1.snowflake2.bell3.star

8

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

bell

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

1.dragon2.pig3.snake4.rabbit

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dragon

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

10

Germany

Italy

Switzerland

Germany

11

The Little Drummer boy

12

White Christmas

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

1.Israel2.Mexico3.Russia

13

Mexico

• What year was Home Alone released?

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1990

2000

2005

1990

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

15

4

3

5

3

What do we leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

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Cookies and milk

Pizza

A can of coca cola

Cookies and milk

How many turkeys are cooked each Christmas?

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10 million

15 million

20 million

20 million

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

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Jingle bells

Oh Christmas tree

We wish you a Merry Christmas

Jingle bells

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

19

1920

1925

1930

1920

What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time?

20

Jingle bells

White Christmas

Santa Claus is coming to town

White Christmas

Which name is NOT a reindeer?

1.Dasher 2.Cupid 3.Blit4.Dancer

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Blit

ASTNA

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Santa

ERDRENIE

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reindeer

How many points does a snowflake have?

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6

8

4

6

In which year was the first Christmas card sent?

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1843

1915

1950

1843

What time is the King's speech traditionally broadcast?

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3 pm

5 pm

6 pm

3 pm

Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?

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Pacific

Atlantic

Indian

Indian Ocean

When do the 12 Days of Christmas start?

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on Christmas Day

on Christmas Eve

26th December

on Christmas Day

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

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Taurus

Gemini

Capricorn

Capricorn

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

1.South Africa2.Mexico3.Chile

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South Africa

R B A N R G G E D E I

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gingerbread

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W L K O E F A N S

snowflake

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

1.lobster2.black-eyed peas3.fruit cake4.pizza

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black eyed peas

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

1.Rice pudding2.Fried chicken3.Veg soup

34

fried chicken

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

1.horse riding2.roller skates3.on foot

35

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?

1.Spain2.Denmark 3.Portugal4.Germany

36

Denmark

How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?

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7

9

8

6

9

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

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1.A spider's web2.A miniature reindeer3.A tangerine4.A miniature ghost

a spider's web

Who is the author of "A Christmas Carol?"

1.William Shakespeare2.Virginia Woolf3.Hans Christian Andersen4.Charles Dickens

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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?

1.shoes2.schoolbags3.stockings4.aprons

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shoes

41

snowman

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Reindeer

Which famous mathematician was born on Christmas Day 1642?

1.Albert Einstein 2.Leonardo Fibonacci 3.Isaak Newton4.Archimedes

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Isaac Newton

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N E T S E S P R

44

presents

O L C R A S

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carols

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

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1907

1909

1910

1907

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.Brazil2.Portugal3.Italy

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Italy

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

48

Spain

Austria

Sweden

Spain

What does "Advent" literally mean?

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1.celebrate2.arrival3.open

arrival

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

1.duck2.pigeon3.goose

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goose

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

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St Stephen

St Andrew

St Peter

St Stephen

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

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8

6

4

6

Thank You!

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

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