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| 1. Hark, what did the angelic hosts proclaim? |
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| 2. How many las in a line of “Deck the Halls”? |
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| 3. Who made “White Christmas” famous? |
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| 4. How many swans a’swimming? |
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| 5. How many lords a leaping? |
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| 6. Who had a blue Christmas? |
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| 7. Who played Santa in The Santa Clause? |
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Religion |
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| 8. In what town was Jesus born? Do you know a second name for it, after the king? |
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| 9. What gifts did the three kings offer to Jesus? |
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| 10. Bonus point: spell the gift starting with “M” |
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| 11. Where is the story of Jesus’ birth found in the Bible? |
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| 12. What are the four Sundays before Christmas? |
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| 13. Who appeared to the shepherds? |
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Christmas around the world |
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| 14. What are other names for Santa Claus? (one point each) |
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| 15. What is the country of origin of the poinsettia? |
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| 16. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish? a) Oye Como Va b) Adeste Fideles c) Feliz Navidad |
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| 17. In Holland people believe Santa Claus is accompanied by Black Peter, who punishes bad children. |
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| 18. Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria the first Christmas tree in England in 1841 |
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| 19. Italians traditionally leave pizza, spaghetti and a bottle of chianti for Santa’s reindeer. |
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| 20. In Russia, Christmas festivities may include a 12-course dinner on Christmas eve, including beet soup. The 12 courses represent the 12 days of Christmas. |
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| 21. In Quebec, many French Canadians attend midnight mass and hold a “referendum” afterwards, during which they eat a meat pie known as tourtiere. | |
| 22. In Guatemala, a special feast is prepared for mice on Christmas Eve, since they are the humblest of God’s creatures. It features mozzarella. |
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| 23. In Germany, St. Nicholas’ Day is celebrated on December 6. |
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| 24. At the beginning of the Christmas season in Sweden, girls dress in red and white and wear crowns of greenery and candles in honour of Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr. |
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| 25. Wassail is a medieval drink made of gin and tonic associated with Christmas carolling. |
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| 26. In Germany, many people hang a pickle in their Christmas tree. The first family member to find it gets an extra gift. |
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Christmas literature |
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The Grinch who Stole Christmas |
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| 27. Who is the author of this book? |
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| 28. Which actor plays the Grinch in the new movie? |
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| 29. What town does it take place in? |
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The Night Before Christmas |
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| 30. What visions danced in the children’s heads? |
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| 31. What did the author and his wife wear on their heads? |
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| 32. What are the names of Santa’s reindeer? |
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| 33. What is the last line of this memorable poem? |
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A Christmas Carol |
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| 34. Who wrote this story? |
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| 35. What was Mr. Scrooge’s first name? |
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| 36. What expression regarding Christmas is Scrooge known for? |
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| 37. Name the Crachits |
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| 38. Who says “Give like Santa, save like Scrooge?” |
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