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Awesome Christmas Quiz Questions

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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?

  • A
    In the oven
  • B
    Under the tree
  • C
    On the staircase
  • D
    By the chimney

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?

  • A
    Eggnog
  • B
    Mulled wine
  • C
    Hot cocoa
  • D
    Hot cider

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?

  • A
    Santa Baby
  • B
    White Christmas
  • C
    All I Really Want for Christmas
  • D
    Baby, It's Cold Outside

Question 4

If you liked finger painting then this little artistic toy was probably on your Christmas List!

  • A
    Etch-A-Sketch
  • B
    Pocket Sketch
  • C
    Magnet Sketch
  • D
    Pocket Artist

Question 5

The Christmas holiday is also referred to as “Noel” in France. The word “noel” originates from a Latin word meaning this.

  • A
    Birth
  • B
    Christ
  • C
    Prince
  • D
    King

Question 6

This well-known Christmas carol includes the lyrics "the hopes and fears of all the years." Can you name it?

  • A
    Ring Little Bell
  • B
    O Little Town of Bethlehem
  • C
    Now to Conclude Our Christmas Mirth
  • D
    The Angel Said to Joseph Mild

Question 7

John McClane fights to free his wife and several other Christmas partygoers who have been taken hostage.

  • A
    Die Hard
  • B
    Commando
  • C
    The Running Man
  • D
    Escape from New York

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?

  • A
    Bob Hope
  • B
    Danny Kaye
  • C
    Frank Sinatra
  • D
    Mickey Rooney

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"?

  • A
    Jerusalem, Our Happy Home
  • B
    Christmas Eve
  • C
    I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In)
  • D
    A Holly Jolly Christmas

Question 10

Which movie was the debut for the holiday hit, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"?

  • A
    "Babes in Arms"
  • B
    "St. Louis for Christmas"
  • C
    "Merry Christmas Baby"
  • D
    "Meet Me in St. Louis"

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?

  • A
    Check that the lights work
  • B
    Start nailing the lights up with a nailgun
  • C
    Pretend you're Santa and climb down the chimney
  • D
    Hang them unlit along shutters or shingles

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?

  • A
    "The Good Elf"
  • B
    "Santa's Helper"
  • C
    "Prep and Landing"
  • D
    "Elf"

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?

  • A
    Mistletoe and Holly
  • B
    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  • C
    The Night Before Christmas
  • D
    Night of Silence

Question 14

What famous Christmas novella did Charles Dickens write in 1843?

  • A
    A Christmas Song
  • B
    Oliver Twist
  • C
    Nicholas Nickleby
  • D
    A Christmas Carol

Question 15

In all of these countries, families often have turkey for their Christmas dinner, EXCEPT:

  • A
    New Zealand
  • B
    Greece
  • C
    England
  • D
    U.S.

Question 16

What cable channel is famous for its annual array of original Christmas movies?

  • A
    TCM
  • B
    Lifetime
  • C
    AMC
  • D
    Hallmark

Question 17

A famous score by Tchaikovsky provides the backdrop to this popular Christmas ballet.

  • A
    Sleeping Beauty
  • B
    Swan Lake
  • C
    The Nutcracker
  • D
    A Christmas Carol

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"?

  • A
    What Child Is This?
  • B
    Do You Hear What I Hear?
  • C
    Joy to the World
  • D
    Good Christian Men, Rejoice

Question 19

The modern Christmas holiday traces its roots back to this pagan celebration.

  • A
    Winter solstice
  • B
    Samhain
  • C
    Lammas
  • D
    Summer solstice

Question 20

What is the term for a peasant appointed to take charge of Christmas revelries during the Feast of Fools?

  • A
    Lord of Misrule
  • B
    Count of Crazy
  • C
    Upside Down Duke
  • D
    Prince of Party

Question 21

Which famous dance troupe performs the Radio City Christmas Spectacular every year?

  • A
    Rockettes
  • B
    Tiller Girls
  • C
    Roxyettes
  • D
    New York Rockets

Question 22

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

  • A
    "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000)
  • B
    "Elf"
  • C
    "Home Alone"
  • D
    "The Polar Express"

Question 23

This dessert, popular at Christmas time, is made using layers of custard, fruit and sherry-soaked sponge cake.

  • A
    Trifle
  • B
    Tripe
  • C
    Reindeer games
  • D
    Strawberry shortcake

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?

  • A
    Christmas with the Kranks
  • B
    The Christmas Chronicles
  • C
    Prancer
  • D
    The Holiday

Question 25

All of these foods are traditionally consumed in Mexico for Christmas EXCEPT:

  • A
    Bolo Rei
  • B
    Tamales
  • C
    Churros
  • D
    Menudo

Question 26

This iconic Hollywood star was born on Christmas Day in 1899. Can you name him?

  • A
    Clark Gable
  • B
    Spencer Tracy
  • C
    John Wayne
  • D
    Humphrey Bogart

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?

  • A
    Peppermint bark
  • B
    Peppermint delight
  • C
    White Christmas
  • D
    Candy cane snowman

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?

  • A
    We Need a Little Christmas
  • B
    Little Christmas, Big Christmas
  • C
    The Carol of the Birds
  • D
    Christmas Day Is Come

Question 29

Which Germanic pagan holiday associated with the Norse god Odin is still connected to modern Christmas traditions?

  • A
    Winternights
  • B
    Disting
  • C
    Ostara
  • D
    Yule

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?

  • A
    Spruces are blue; firs are green
  • B
    Spruces smell strongly; firs have a light fragrance
  • C
    Spruces suck; firs rule
  • D
    Spruces have sharp needles; firs have soft ones

Question 31

In what Christmas classic does Ralphie Parker want an air rifle for Christmas?

  • A
    "A Christmas Story"
  • B
    "A Family Christmas"
  • C
    "A Christmas Tale"
  • D
    "What I Want for Christmas"

Question 32

This modern Christmas flick tells the tale of a department store Santa and his elf who are actually thieves.

  • A
    "Bad Santa"
  • B
    "Santa and His Elf"
  • C
    "A Christmas Con"
  • D
    "A Holiday Heist"

Question 33

What is the best-selling Christmas single?

  • A
    Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - The Supremes
  • B
    I'll Be Home for Christmas - Bing Crosby
  • C
    White Christmas - Bing Crosby
  • D
    All I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey

Question 34

Which artist popularized the song “A Holly Jolly Christmas”?

  • A
    Bing Crosby
  • B
    Frank Sinatra
  • C
    Burl Ives
  • D
    Nat King Cole

Question 35

Who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"?

  • A
    Blue Fairy
  • B
    Jiminy Cricket
  • C
    Goofy
  • D
    Willie the Giant

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?

  • A
    Yule log
  • B
    Christmas log
  • C
    Yule cake
  • D
    Christmas cake

Question 37

In this John Hughes Christmas tale, a family encounters many chaotic adventures, ultimately ending the day celebrating Christmas with SWAT team members.

  • A
    "Christmas with the Kranks"
  • B
    "Bad Santa"
  • C
    "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
  • D
    "Home Alone"

Question 38

Which Christmas treat can trace its history back to ancient Rome?

  • A
    Panettone
  • B
    Christmas pudding
  • C
    Trifle
  • D
    Fruitcake

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.

  • A
    Rhubarb pie
  • B
    Fruitcake
  • C
    Mince pies
  • D
    Christmas pudding

Question 40

All of these actors have played Scrooge in some film adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" EXCEPT:

  • A
    Bill Murray
  • B
    Albert Finney
  • C
    Michael Gambon
  • D
    Michael Cane

Question 41

“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree. At the Christmas _____.” This timeless tune needs no intro, but can you finish the line?

  • A
    party spot
  • B
    office party
  • C
    carol spot
  • D
    party hop

Question 42

Who voiced the Grinch in the classic 1966 animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?

  • A
    Thurl Ravenscroft
  • B
    Boris Karloff
  • C
    Ben Washam
  • D
    Chuck Jones

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"?

  • A
    Duck and stuffing
  • B
    Roast goose and Christmas pudding
  • C
    Turkey and Christmas pudding
  • D
    Chicken and potatoes

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.

  • A
    "Trading Places"
  • B
    "One Magic Christmas"
  • C
    "Christmas in Connecticut"
  • D
    "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Question 45

What do the 12 days of Christmas symbolize?

  • A
    The days leading up to Christmas
  • B
    The time between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • C
    It's just a song
  • D
    The time between Christmas and Epiphany

Question 46

This Austrian folk figure punishes children who have misbehaved during the Christmas season.

  • A
    The Coal Monster
  • B
    Krampus
  • C
    Saint Nicholas
  • D
    The Evil Man

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.

  • A
    Stollen
  • B
    Christmas plums
  • C
    Sticky toffee pudding
  • D
    Christmas pudding

Question 48

In what country is it tradition to eat KFC on Christmas?

  • A
    China
  • B
    India
  • C
    Vietnam
  • D
    Japan

Question 49

Which of these was NOT a question asked in the song “Do You Hear What I Hear”?

  • A
    Do you feel what I feel
  • B
    Do you see what I see
  • C
    Do you hear what I hear
  • D
    Do you know what I know

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.”

  • A
    joyful rhymes
  • B
    zesty limes
  • C
    ancient rhymes
  • D
    silent mimes

Question 51

This Bing Crosby-starring musical takes place in a Vermont inn.

  • A
    "Winter Wonderland"
  • B
    "White Christmas"
  • C
    "Holiday Inn"
  • D
    "I'll Be Home for Christmas"

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?

  • A
    of white
  • B
    all night
  • C
    so bright
  • D
    of light

Question 53

"Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree..." Which country first decorated the modern-day Christmas tree?

  • A
    Poland
  • B
    Sweden
  • C
    Germany
  • D
    China

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?

  • A
    Mele Kalikimaka
  • B
    I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
  • C
    Mary's Boy Child
  • D
    It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Question 55

In "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas," Peter insists on watching which band's Christmas special?

  • A
    Guns N' Roses
  • B
    Bon Jovi
  • C
    AC/DC
  • D
    KISS

Question 56

This traditional Christmas beverage dates back to 17th century England.

  • A
    Hot Chocolate
  • B
    Hot Toddy
  • C
    Eggnog
  • D
    Apple Cider

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?

  • A
    Whence Is That Lovely Fragrance Wafting?
  • B
    What Child Is This?
  • C
    Mary, Did You Know?
  • D
    A Great and Mighty Wonder

Question 58

In the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is the gift on the eighth day?

  • A
    Pipers piping
  • B
    Lords a-leaping
  • C
    Maids a-milking
  • D
    Ladies dancing

Question 59

Which well-known Christmas song was the first song ever broadcast from space?

  • A
    Holly Jolly Christmas
  • B
    Jingle Bells
  • C
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • D
    The Twelve Days of Christmas

Question 60

The popular Christmas poinsettia plant originates from which country?

  • A
    England
  • B
    Italy
  • C
    Canada
  • D
    Mexico

Question 61

What classic Christmas poem first introduced all eight of Santa Claus’s reindeer?

  • A
    “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
  • B
    “Christmas Bells”
  • C
    “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
  • D
    “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

Question 62

In "Woodland Critter Christmas," what do a group of Satanic woodland animals trick Stan into doing for them?

  • A
    Giving them a place to live in his house
  • B
    Killing Kenny
  • C
    Killing a mountain lion
  • D
    Helping them run for mayor of South Park

Question 63

Which war held unofficial ceasefires known as the Christmas truce?

  • A
    The Civil War
  • B
    World War I
  • C
    World War II
  • D
    The Revolutionary War

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."?

  • A
    The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • B
    Home Alone
  • C
    Jingle All the Way
  • D
    The Santa Clause

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