Can You Deck The Halls With This Awesome Christmas Quiz?
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For many people, Christmas is their favorite holiday, and with good reason. From the presents, the decorations, the Christmas movies and spending time with your family, it is one of the most joyous times of the year. Take this quiz and show us what you know about Ho-Ho-Ho!
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Question 1
It's Christmas Eve, and you're putting the finishing touches on gifts. According to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," where are you supposed to hang your stockings?
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AIn the oven
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BUnder the tree
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COn the staircase
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DBy the chimney
By the chimney
"'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house; not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." The favorite Christmas Eve read was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823. Even though it wasn't meant to be instructional, ever since, we've been hanging our stockings over the fireplace.
Question 2
Which traditional Christmas drink is believed to have originated from the early medieval British drink known as "posset," which was a hot, milky ale-like drink that was also made with eggs and figs?
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AEggnog
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BMulled wine
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CHot cocoa
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DHot cider
Eggnog
Although it looked a bit different than today's recipes, many experts believe that eggnog can be traced back to the Medieval British drink known as posset. Early posset was more of a milky, ale-like drink, but in the 13th-century eggs and figs were added. It was 18th Century America where it became a holiday staple, more resembling the drink of today.
Question 3
This Christmas song about an old-fashioned holiday, composed by Irving Berlin in 1942, was recorded by Bing Crosby, and that version became the world's best-selling single. Can you name it?
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ASanta Baby
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BWhite Christmas
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CAll I Really Want for Christmas
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DBaby, It's Cold Outside
White Christmas
"White Christmas" has a timeless appeal, as it touches on what seems to be a general longing for a classic, simple holiday season, despite the modern flash imposed on Christmas.
Question 4
If you liked finger painting then this little artistic toy was probably on your Christmas List!
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AEtch-A-Sketch
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BPocket Sketch
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CMagnet Sketch
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DPocket Artist
Etch-A-Sketch
Invented in 1960 by Frenchman Andre Cassagnes, the Etch-A-Sketch was manufactured by the Ohio Art Company for over 50 years.
Question 5
The Christmas holiday is also referred to as “Noel” in France. The word “noel” originates from a Latin word meaning this.
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ABirth
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BChrist
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CPrince
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DKing
Birth
Christmas is known by several other names throughout the world. Noel or Nowel traces its roots to Old French and ultimately Latin “nātālis” meaning “birth.”
Question 6
This well-known Christmas carol includes the lyrics "the hopes and fears of all the years." Can you name it?
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ARing Little Bell
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BO Little Town of Bethlehem
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CNow to Conclude Our Christmas Mirth
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DThe Angel Said to Joseph Mild
O Little Town of Bethlehem
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" is sometimes sung to the English hymn "Forest Green," a song adapted by English composer and song collector Ralph Vaughn Williams.
Question 7
John McClane fights to free his wife and several other Christmas partygoers who have been taken hostage.
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ADie Hard
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BCommando
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CThe Running Man
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DEscape from New York
Die Hard
Die Hard has surprising literary roots. The holiday-set action flick is based on the 1979 novel 'Nothing Lasts Forever' by Roderick Thorp, which itself was inspired by the star-studded 1974 disaster epic 'The Towering Inferno', about a massive skyscraper slowly overcome by an out of control blaze.
Question 8
Who is this non-traditional classic film actor best known for his performances in White Christmas with Bing Crosby, The Court Jester with Glynis Johns, and both A Song is Born and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Virginia Mayo?
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ABob Hope
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BDanny Kaye
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CFrank Sinatra
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DMickey Rooney
Danny Kaye
Known both for his golden voice and his adept footwork, Danny Kaye was a singer/dancer/actor and comedian, often combining all of the above in a single film. Kaye was not the traditional tall, dark and handsome leading man, and yet he took that role charmingly in all of his films, playing opposite such greats as Virginia Mayo, Vera Ellen, Gene Tierney, and Dana Wynter. Kaye was married to the same woman, Sylvia Fine, for over 40 years and she wrote most of his material. Kaye was a great chef and entertainer and had a custom-built Chinese restaurant in the back of his home with a kitchen and dining area around it. He was the only non-professional chef ever to earn the Les Meilleurs Ouvriers de France culinary award.
Question 9
Can you name this bubbly, gleeful song with lyrics that include "I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer"?
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AJerusalem, Our Happy Home
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BChristmas Eve
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CI Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In)
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DA Holly Jolly Christmas
A Holly Jolly Christmas
"A Holly Jolly Christmas" is one of the top-recorded and -performed seasonal songs and ranks near the top of multiple song lists.
Question 10
Which movie was the debut for the holiday hit, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"?
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A"Babes in Arms"
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B"St. Louis for Christmas"
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C"Merry Christmas Baby"
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D"Meet Me in St. Louis"
"Meet Me in St. Louis"
This 1944 classic takes place in the lead-up to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. It starred Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien. In the film, Garland debuted, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" as well as "The Trolley Song" and "The Boy Next Door."
Question 11
It's the "most wonderful time of the year" – time to start decorating for Christmas. What's the first thing you should do when hanging outdoor Christmas lights?
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ACheck that the lights work
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BStart nailing the lights up with a nailgun
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CPretend you're Santa and climb down the chimney
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DHang them unlit along shutters or shingles
Check that the lights work
STOP! Before you climb up haphazardly to the rooftop, test the lights to make sure you're not hanging a string of duds. Plug them in and fix any bulbs that aren't lighting. Only after that should you attach your light clips and start clipping along shingles, shutters, trees, and railings.
Question 12
What modern Christmas classic is about a human child raised by an elf in Santa's workshop who goes on a journey to find his real dad?
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A"The Good Elf"
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B"Santa's Helper"
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C"Prep and Landing"
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D"Elf"
"Elf"
In 2003, the Jon Favreau-directed movie "Elf" debuted, quickly becoming a Christmas classic. It stars Will Ferrell as a human raised by an elf in Santa's workshop. He goes on a journey to New York to find his real family, and hilarity and heart-warming moments ensue.
Question 13
Though it makes no mention of Christmas or the Winter Solstice, this song is nonetheless often heard in December, as it talks of wintry weather and cozy scenes indoors. Can you name it?
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AMistletoe and Holly
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BLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
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CThe Night Before Christmas
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DNight of Silence
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn penned "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" during a Hollywood heat wave in the summer of 1945.
Question 14
What famous Christmas novella did Charles Dickens write in 1843?
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AA Christmas Song
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BOliver Twist
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CNicholas Nickleby
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DA Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is credited with the revival of Christmas traditions in the Victorian era. The depiction of family gatherings, generosity, and seasonal food and drink enchanted readers and remains an important part of modern Christmas celebrations.
Question 15
In all of these countries, families often have turkey for their Christmas dinner, EXCEPT:
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ANew Zealand
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BGreece
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CEngland
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DU.S.
Greece
Although every family may have a different tradition, many of the countries that are part of the British Empire or Commonwealth, or were at one time, have turkey for Christmas dinner. This list includes the U.S., the UK, New Zealand and Australia. Many countries in Central and South America also may have some turkey on Christmas, but it is not the focus of the meal as it is in other countries.
Question 16
What cable channel is famous for its annual array of original Christmas movies?
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ATCM
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BLifetime
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CAMC
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DHallmark
Hallmark
Although the tradition dates back to just 2000, Hallmark has become the go-to channel for original, made-for-TV movies over the holidays. Several other cable channels have followed suit. For the 2018 season, Hallmark will debut 34 original movies across its channels, a record. Lifetime will debut 14 original movies in 2018.
Question 17
A famous score by Tchaikovsky provides the backdrop to this popular Christmas ballet.
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ASleeping Beauty
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BSwan Lake
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CThe Nutcracker
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DA Christmas Carol
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is a famous two-act ballet set to stunning orchestrations by Tchaikovsky. It gained wild popularity in the 1960s and is a production staple for many North American ballet companies during the Christmas season.
Question 18
Can you name this Christmas carol based on verses in Psalms 96 and 98 and in Genesis that declares, "And Heaven and Nature sing"?
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AWhat Child Is This?
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BDo You Hear What I Hear?
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CJoy to the World
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DGood Christian Men, Rejoice
Joy to the World
"Joy to the World" was first published in 1719 and by the late 20th century had become North America's most published Christmas song.
Question 19
The modern Christmas holiday traces its roots back to this pagan celebration.
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AWinter solstice
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BSamhain
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CLammas
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DSummer solstice
Winter solstice
The majority of pagan cultures celebrated winter solstice annually. Coordinating the celebration of Christmas with existing festivals helped the spread of Christianity in Europe.
Question 20
What is the term for a peasant appointed to take charge of Christmas revelries during the Feast of Fools?
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ALord of Misrule
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BCount of Crazy
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CUpside Down Duke
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DPrince of Party
Lord of Misrule
The Lord of Misrule was typically a beggar or student who was essentially crowned king for the day during Christmas festivities. Additionally, poor citizens would visit homes of the rich and demand food and drink as a part of this topsy-turvy celebration.
Question 21
Which famous dance troupe performs the Radio City Christmas Spectacular every year?
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ARockettes
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BTiller Girls
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CRoxyettes
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DNew York Rockets
Rockettes
The Radio City Rockettes first debuted their Christmas Spectacular show in 1933. This popular Christmas show features “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and “The Living Nativity,” which have stayed in the show since its debut.
Question 22
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
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A"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000)
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B"Elf"
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C"Home Alone"
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D"The Polar Express"
"Home Alone"
The top commercial success for holiday movies is "Home Alone." It's final box office numbers totaled $285.76 million. It also topped the highest-grossing live-action comedy until "The Hangover" surpassed it in 2011. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000 starring Jim Carrey) is number two at $260.04 million. "The Polar Express" is three with $183.37 million, while "Elf" is five with $173.40 million. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" is number four.
Question 23
This dessert, popular at Christmas time, is made using layers of custard, fruit and sherry-soaked sponge cake.
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ATrifle
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BTripe
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CReindeer games
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DStrawberry shortcake
Trifle
The trifle dates back to at least 1585 when it was referenced in a book by Thomas Dawson. Although it is traditionally made with sherry-soaked sponge cake, fruit and custard, there are many different recipes and variations, including forgoing fruit and using chocolate or coffee.
Question 24
Which Christmas film stars Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis as a couple who decide to skip Christmas for a trip to the Caribbean?
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AChristmas with the Kranks
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BThe Christmas Chronicles
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CPrancer
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DThe Holiday
Christmas with the Kranks
Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis play Luther and Nora Krank in the 2004 hit <i>Christmas with the Kranks</i>. The pair decides to ditch Christmas since their daughter is away with the Peace Corps.
Question 25
All of these foods are traditionally consumed in Mexico for Christmas EXCEPT:
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ABolo Rei
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BTamales
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CChurros
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DMenudo
Bolo Rei
Like many countries, the dishes you may find on a family's table come Christmas may differ. Many Mexican families indulge in tamales, menudo and churros for their Christmas feast. Bolo Rei is Portuguese for "King Cake," consumed in Brazil around Christmas.
Question 26
This iconic Hollywood star was born on Christmas Day in 1899. Can you name him?
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AClark Gable
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BSpencer Tracy
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CJohn Wayne
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DHumphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Unarguably one of Hollywood's leading legends, Humphrey Bogart played hard-boiled detectives and gangsters like no one else. His best-known films include such classics as 'High Sierra' (1941), 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941), 'The Big Sleep' (1946) and 'Key Largo' (1948). But it is his performance as a romantic lead in 'Casablanca' (1942) for which Bogart will always be most remembered. Despite his extraordinary on-screen chemistry with co-star Ingrid Bergman, behind the scenes the two were coldly professional at best—reportedly due to his soon-to-be-ex-wife's rabid jealousy and not any actual ill-will between the two stars. A two packs of Chesterfields per day smoker, Bogart was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 1956. After undergoing a nine-and-a-half hour operation, he decided to put his health first ... and switched to filtered cigarettes. He died the following year.
Question 27
What popular Christmas treat is made with a base of dark chocolate topped with a layer of white chocolate and candy cane pieces?
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APeppermint bark
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BPeppermint delight
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CWhite Christmas
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DCandy cane snowman
Peppermint bark
Although there are different recipes for peppermint bark, this tasty treat generally refers to something with a layer of dark chocolate topped with white chocolate and pieces of candy canes or other peppermint candies.
Question 28
This relative newcomer to the Christmas carol genre is of a secular variety, but it captures the longing for the spirit of the Christmas season well, especially in times of trouble or darkness. Can you name it?
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AWe Need a Little Christmas
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BLittle Christmas, Big Christmas
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CThe Carol of the Birds
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DChristmas Day Is Come
We Need a Little Christmas
"We Need a Little Christmas," though jolly and upbeat, also speaks of times when people might need to be uplifted, especially if they feel a little colder and older.
Question 29
Which Germanic pagan holiday associated with the Norse god Odin is still connected to modern Christmas traditions?
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AWinternights
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BDisting
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COstara
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DYule
Yule
Yule or Yuletide can be traced back to the 4th century in Germanic and Norse cultures and still holds relevance today. Present-day traditions such as Yule logs and Yule singing and even the term itself connect back to the pagan celebration.
Question 30
"Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree..." You're chopping down your own tree this year. What's the difference between spruce trees and firs?
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ASpruces are blue; firs are green
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BSpruces smell strongly; firs have a light fragrance
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CSpruces suck; firs rule
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DSpruces have sharp needles; firs have soft ones
Spruces have sharp needles; firs have soft ones
The difference between pines or firs and spruce trees is that the former have soft needles and the latter has sharp ones. So if you don't care to step on needle pricks, skip the spruce. Whatever your preference, your house is going to smell foresty fresh in this most wonderful time of year.
Question 31
In what Christmas classic does Ralphie Parker want an air rifle for Christmas?
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A"A Christmas Story"
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B"A Family Christmas"
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C"A Christmas Tale"
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D"What I Want for Christmas"
"A Christmas Story"
The 1983 classic, "A Christmas Story" is a tale of vignettes narrated by adult Ralphie Parker who reminisces about the childhood Christmas in which he just wanted an air rifle, specifically a Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.
Question 32
This modern Christmas flick tells the tale of a department store Santa and his elf who are actually thieves.
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A"Bad Santa"
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B"Santa and His Elf"
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C"A Christmas Con"
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D"A Holiday Heist"
"Bad Santa"
In "Bad Santa," Billy Bob Thornton and Tony Cox star as Willy T. Stoke and Marcus Skidmore, a pair of thieves who dress up as Santa and his elf every Christmas to help in their criminal activity. It was directed by Terry Zwigoff and also stars Lauren Graham, Brett Kelly, Lauren Tom, Bernie Mac and John Ritter in the last role before his death.
Question 33
What is the best-selling Christmas single?
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ASanta Claus Is Coming to Town - The Supremes
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BI'll Be Home for Christmas - Bing Crosby
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CWhite Christmas - Bing Crosby
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DAll I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby holds the record for the best-selling single for the hit Christmas tune "White Christmas." Written by Irving Berlin in 1940, the song became a hit when Bing Crosby sang it in his 1942 holiday movie classic of the same name.
Question 34
Which artist popularized the song “A Holly Jolly Christmas”?
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ABing Crosby
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BFrank Sinatra
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CBurl Ives
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DNat King Cole
Burl Ives
Burl Ives first recorded “A Holly Jolly Christmas” for the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Christmas special in which he voiced the character Sam the Snowman. Since its debut, the song has become a holiday classic and has been rerecorded by Alan Jackson and Lady Antebellum.
Question 35
Who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"?
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ABlue Fairy
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BJiminy Cricket
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CGoofy
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DWillie the Giant
Jiminy Cricket
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" is a retelling of the Dickens classic that came out in 1983. The characters are played by classic Disney characters, with Scrooge McDuck taking on the role of Scrooge and Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit. Jiminy Cricket plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, while Willie the Giant is the Ghost of Christmas Present and Goofy is Marley.
Question 36
What is the English name for the popular traditional French Christmas dessert made from a sponge cake that is a type of sweet roulade known as bûche de Noël in French?
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AYule log
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BChristmas log
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CYule cake
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DChristmas cake
Yule log
The Yule log, known as bûche de Noël in French, is a Christmas dessert that can be traced to the 19th Century. It is made of sponge cake that is iced and then rolled to look like a Yule log. It can be made in many different varieties, but one of the most common combinations uses a simple yellow sponge cake and chocolate buttercream icing.
Question 37
In this John Hughes Christmas tale, a family encounters many chaotic adventures, ultimately ending the day celebrating Christmas with SWAT team members.
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A"Christmas with the Kranks"
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B"Bad Santa"
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C"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
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D"Home Alone"
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
In 1989, the Griswolds' third movie debuted, which starred Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo and was directed by John Hughes. This movie became such a classic, that it is the only Griswold vacation movie to have a sequel, which was a 2003 made-for-TV movie, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure."
Question 38
Which Christmas treat can trace its history back to ancient Rome?
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APanettone
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BChristmas pudding
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CTrifle
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DFruitcake
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is one of the oldest traditional Christmas foods. Originally made in Roman times with a mix of pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, raisins, and honeyed wine, this dense holiday treat has been an important special-occasion food throughout history.
Question 39
This Christmas treat popular in England is a small pastry stuffed with a mixture of dried fruit and spices that once also contained meat.
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ARhubarb pie
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BFruitcake
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CMince pies
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DChristmas pudding
Mince pies
Mince pies, also known as mincemeat pies, are a traditional English pastry served for Christmas. In the early days, mincemeat contained meat along with dried fruits, such as currants and raisins, and spices, such as nutmeg. Over time, the fruit and spices became the main part of the pies, creating the dessert treat enjoyed today.
Question 40
All of these actors have played Scrooge in some film adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" EXCEPT:
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ABill Murray
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BAlbert Finney
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CMichael Gambon
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DMichael Cane
Michael Gambon
Albert Finney played Scrooge in the 1970 film, "Scrooge." Bill Murray played Scrooge in the 1988 film "Scrooged." Michael Cane was Scrooge in "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992). Michael Gambon played a Scrooge-like character in a "Doctor Who" episode and voiced a character, but not Scrooge, in a 2001 animated and live-action version.
Question 41
“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree. At the Christmas _____.” This timeless tune needs no intro, but can you finish the line?
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Aparty spot
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Boffice party
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Ccarol spot
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Dparty hop
party hop
We're not entirely sure what a Christmas "party hop" is, but it sounds like a rip-roaring good time!
Question 42
Who voiced the Grinch in the classic 1966 animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
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AThurl Ravenscroft
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BBoris Karloff
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CBen Washam
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DChuck Jones
Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff was both the narrator and the voice of the Grinch in the classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The rest of the cast was uncredited, with Thurl Ravenscroft as the singer of the song ("You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"), Dal McKennon as Max (the Grinch's dog) and June Foray as Cindy Lou Who. Chuck Jones and Ben Washam co-directed the film.
Question 43
What were the traditional Christmas dishes that Scrooge watches the Cratchits eat during his time with the Ghost of Christmas Past in Charles Dicken's, "A Christmas Carol"?
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ADuck and stuffing
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BRoast goose and Christmas pudding
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CTurkey and Christmas pudding
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DChicken and potatoes
Roast goose and Christmas pudding
The Crachits sat down to a very traditional English dinner, eating a Christmas pudding and roast goose.
Question 44
This 1945 Christmas classic is about a woman who writes a column for a city newspaper. In the column, she pretends to live on a farm with her children, who don't exist. When a fan insists on meeting her, she must step out of the city life and into the uncomfortable farm life to keep up the ruse.
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A"Trading Places"
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B"One Magic Christmas"
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C"Christmas in Connecticut"
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D"Meet Me in St. Louis"
"Christmas in Connecticut"
In "Christmas in Connecticut," Elizabeth Lane, played by Barbara Stanwyck, is a popular columnist who pretends to have a family on a farm in Connecticut. When she has to host a dinner for a war hero, Jefferson (played by Dennis Morgan), she tries to cover up the truth through marrying a friend and moving to Connecticut. Hilarity ensues, and Jefferson and Elizabeth end up falling in love.
Question 45
What do the 12 days of Christmas symbolize?
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AThe days leading up to Christmas
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BThe time between Christmas and New Year's Day
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CIt's just a song
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DThe time between Christmas and Epiphany
The time between Christmas and Epiphany
The 12 days of Christmas have a root in the Christian religious celebration marking the time between the traditionally celebrated birth of Christ on Christmas Day and the feast of Epiphany, the day in which the Magi are said to have reached the Christ child. Different sects of the church have slightly different days and day-counts for the Christmas season celebration often referred to as Christmastide, but it is around 12 days.
Question 46
This Austrian folk figure punishes children who have misbehaved during the Christmas season.
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AThe Coal Monster
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BKrampus
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CSaint Nicholas
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DThe Evil Man
Krampus
Krampus is the dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas in Central European folklore. Described as a “half-goat, half-demon,” Krampus visits children who have misbehaved during the year and doles out punishments.
Question 47
This Christmas dessert, made from dried fruit and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, is traditionally moistened with brandy and set afire before consuming.
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AStollen
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BChristmas plums
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CSticky toffee pudding
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DChristmas pudding
Christmas pudding
Popular in the UK and countries that once belonged to the British Empire, Christmas pudding (sometimes referred to as plum pudding) is a long-standing tradition. Many people have a family recipe they make. It is not uncommon for the dessert to be aged for anywhere between a month and a year.
Question 48
In what country is it tradition to eat KFC on Christmas?
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AChina
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BIndia
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CVietnam
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DJapan
Japan
What started as a marketing ploy to bring in foreigners spending Christmas in Japan has led to a more than 40-year tradition. Today, roughly 3.6 million families in Japan head to KFC to get their dinner for Christmas.
Question 49
Which of these was NOT a question asked in the song “Do You Hear What I Hear”?
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ADo you feel what I feel
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BDo you see what I see
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CDo you hear what I hear
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DDo you know what I know
Do you feel what I feel
Although the Christmas spirit can be felt by all (except maybe Scrooge or the Grinch), this song doesn't beg that particular question.
Question 50
Few songs are better at spreading holiday cheer than “Christmas Time Is Here”. Complete this festive lyric: ”Olden times and _____ of love and dreams to share.”
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Ajoyful rhymes
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Bzesty limes
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Cancient rhymes
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Dsilent mimes
ancient rhymes
We don't know about zesty limes or silent mimes, but joyful and ancient rhymes certainly make sense for this holiday favorite. Ancient rhymes are the traditions passed down through the generations to keep this spirit of Christmas alive.
Question 51
This Bing Crosby-starring musical takes place in a Vermont inn.
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A"Winter Wonderland"
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B"White Christmas"
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C"Holiday Inn"
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D"I'll Be Home for Christmas"
"White Christmas"
"White Christmas" came out in 1954. It stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. The musical contains the hit "White Christmas," which has the record for the highest-selling single. In the movie, a song and dance duo fall in love with a sister act while trying to save their former commander's Vermont inn.
Question 52
In Elvis Presley's “Blue Christmas,” he sings, “You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas _____. But I'll have a blue, blue, blue Christmas.” Can you fill in the blank?
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Aof white
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Ball night
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Cso bright
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Dof light
of white
Poor Elvis. While his love is having a Merry Christmas of white, he'll be having a blue, blue, blue Christmas.
Question 53
"Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree..." Which country first decorated the modern-day Christmas tree?
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APoland
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BSweden
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CGermany
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DChina
Germany
16th-century Christian Germans were the first to decorate Christmas trees in their homes, while Protestant reformer, Martin Luther, is credited with incorporating lighted candles. Some early "trees" were actually wooden pyramids, decorated with candles and evergreens – sounds like a house fire waiting to happen.
Question 54
This Christmas carol that could be classified as a hymn tells of the narrator's despair over human-created violence and strife, but it also offers hope to all through joyful pealing on December 25. Can you name it?
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AMele Kalikimaka
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BI Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
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CMary's Boy Child
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DIt's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" was recorded by Bing Crosby in 1956, and writer Ray Bradbury discusses it in his 1962 novel "Something Wicked This Way Comes."
Question 55
In "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas," Peter insists on watching which band's Christmas special?
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AGuns N' Roses
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BBon Jovi
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CAC/DC
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DKISS
KISS
While Lois urges Peter to spend the holidays donating to charity, all Peter can think about it the "KISS Saves Santa" special on television.
Question 56
This traditional Christmas beverage dates back to 17th century England.
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AHot Chocolate
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BHot Toddy
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CEggnog
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DApple Cider
Eggnog
Eggnog is a popular Christmas drink that likely originates from a 17th century hot, milky, boozy beverage enhanced with available spices. The drink became popular in the American colonies and was made with a mixture of eggs, cream, and rum.
Question 57
This Christmas song, with lyrics by insurance company manager William Chatterton Dix, asks several questions that it also answers. Can you name it?
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AWhence Is That Lovely Fragrance Wafting?
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BWhat Child Is This?
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CMary, Did You Know?
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DA Great and Mighty Wonder
What Child Is This?
"What Child Is This?" was written in Britain, but it is now more popular in the United States.
Question 58
In the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is the gift on the eighth day?
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APipers piping
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BLords a-leaping
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CMaids a-milking
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DLadies dancing
Maids a-milking
On the eighth day, eight maids a-milking were given. The lyrics also include 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping and nine ladies dancing.
Question 59
Which well-known Christmas song was the first song ever broadcast from space?
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AHolly Jolly Christmas
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BJingle Bells
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CRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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DThe Twelve Days of Christmas
Jingle Bells
Astronauts Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra broadcast “Jingle Bells” from Gemini 6 on December 16, 1965. Their rendition featured a harmonica and sleigh bells and was a part of a good-natured prank they played on Mission Control.
Question 60
The popular Christmas poinsettia plant originates from which country?
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AEngland
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BItaly
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CCanada
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DMexico
Mexico
The poinsettia was introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico. Also known as Christmas Star, this plant is popular during the Christmas season.
Question 61
What classic Christmas poem first introduced all eight of Santa Claus’s reindeer?
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A“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
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B“Christmas Bells”
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C“Twas the Night Before Christmas”
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D“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
“Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Clement C. Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” – also called “Twas the Night Before Christmas” – is one of the first Christmas writings to depict Santa Claus with eight reindeer. He writes, “When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny rein-deer…”
Question 62
In "Woodland Critter Christmas," what do a group of Satanic woodland animals trick Stan into doing for them?
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AGiving them a place to live in his house
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BKilling Kenny
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CKilling a mountain lion
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DHelping them run for mayor of South Park
Killing a mountain lion
The animals claim that every year a mountain lion kills their Savior before it's able to be born. After killing the mountain lion, Stan is horrified to discover that the woodland critters are Satanists, and that their Savior is the Anti-Christ.
Question 63
Which war held unofficial ceasefires known as the Christmas truce?
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AThe Civil War
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BWorld War I
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CWorld War II
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DThe Revolutionary War
World War I
During World War I, hostilities ceased between French, German, and British soldiers around Christmas. They mingled, exchanged food, and even played a game of soccer together. Additionally, several meetings along the battle lines resulted in soldiers from opposing sides singing Christmas carols together.
Question 64
'Tis the season of timeless quotes! Which '90s Christmas movie gave us the line: "Bless this highly nutritious macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold on sale. Amen."?
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AThe Nightmare Before Christmas
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BHome Alone
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CJingle All the Way
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DThe Santa Clause
Home Alone
As if we could ever forget, this hilarious quote was uttered as Kevin McCallister prays over his macaroni and cheese!
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