120 Christmas Questions for all the family. Answers on pages 8-13 Have FUN!

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1 1 120 Christmas Questions for all the family. Answers on pages 8-13 Have FUN!

2 2 The MIXED BAG of CHRISTMAS Questions Question 1 - What Decked the halls in the famous carol? Question 2 - Who first recorded "Jingle Bell Rock" in 1957? Question 3 - According to the carol, how many ships came sailing in on Christmas Day? Question 4 - The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which carol - OIRDC? Question 5 - Who sang Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 1950's? Question 6 - Which actor was central character "Buddy," in the film Elf? Question 7 - What other name is given to the carol "O Tannenbaum"? Question 8 - In the Nightmare Before Christmas where did Jack Skellington ("The Pumpkin King") live? Question 9 - 'Holy Infant so tender and mild' are lyrics taken from which carol? Question 10 - The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which Christmas Song - RTRNR? Question 11 - What was "Roasting on an Open Fire" Sung by Nat "King" Cole? Question 12 - Which 'Beach Boy' wrote "Little Saint Nick" in 1964? Question 13 - What was the name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Question 14 - In which movie was the music from Carol of the Bells featured? Question 15 - "Christmas Is All Around" by the character Billy Mack was featured in which film? Question 16 - In which movie was the song 'White Christmas' first featured? Question 17 - 'O tidings of comfort and joy' are lyrics taken from which carol? Question 18 - In Toy Story, the final scene takes place on Christmas Day. What were the names of the rivals in the film (the cowboy and the sci-fi action figure)? Question 19 - The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which Christmas Song - SCICTT? Question 20 - Who was Mommy seen kissing in the famous Christmas song?

3 3 Christmas Top Hit Songs Quiz Questions Question 1 - Who Sang 'White Christmas' in the 1950's? Question 2 - In 2006 Beyonce had a Christmas hit with which song? Question 3 - What was the title of the Band Aid song? Question 4 - In 1961 Danny Williams had a hit with Moon River - in what movie did this song feature? Question 5 - Who sang Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 1950's? Question 6 - The Beach Boys had a winter hit in 1966 but what was the name of the song? Question 7 - Harry Belafonte sang which Christmas hit in the 1950's? Question 8 - What was the name of the 1980's song sung by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson? Question 9 - In which Christmas was the Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You number 1? Question 10 - In which year did Smokey Robinson & The Miracles have a Christmas hit with The Tears Of A Clown? Question 11 - What was "Roasting on an Open Fire" Sung by Nat "King" Cole? Question 12 - What type of Christmas did Elvis Presley sing about? (Clue - Color?) Question 13 - Who recorded "Run Rudolph Run" in 1958? Question 14 - Who originally sang "Wonderful Christmastime"? Question 15 - Who first recorded "Jingle Bell Rock" in 1957? Question 16 - Who had a 1991 hit called 'Black Or White'? Question 17 - Who recorded "Driving Home for Christmas"? Question 18 - What Christmas song is featured on the film Die Hard? Question 19 - Who did Grandma Get Run Over By as sung by Elmo and Patsy? Question 20 - Who was Mommy seen kissing in the famous Christmas song?

4 4 Christmas Trivia Quiz Questions Question 1 - Which popular Christmas song was actually first written for Thanksgiving? Question 2 - What were the names of the Three Wise Men? Question 3 - Which Saint is the character of Santa Claus based on? Question 4 - What were the names of the original eight reindeers? (Rudolf came later!) Question 5 - How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in France? Question 6 - Which American government agency tracks Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve? Question 7 - What is the most popular holiday plant decoration in America? Question 8 - What is the best-selling Christmas recording of all-time? Question 9 - How many sides does a snowflake have? Question 10 - 'Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen'. When is the 'Feast of Stephen'? Question 11 - What festive drink made with milk, cream, sugar and beaten eggs? Question 12 - What color of Christmas did Elvis Presley sing about? Question 13 - "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in How long did it take to write? Question 14 - If you received all of the gifts listed in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song how many presents would you get? Question 15 - Who first recorded "Jingle Bell Rock" in 1957? Question 16 - What's the name of the Christmas carol about evergreen plants? Question 17 - Who recorded "Driving Home for Christmas"? Question 18 - Who was 'The Boss' who sang 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'? Question 19 - In the song 'Christmas is coming' who are what are getting fat? Question 20 - Who first recorded "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" in 1948?

5 5 Christmas Film Quiz Questions Question 1 - What was the name of the angel that helped James Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Question 2 - What was the name of the department store in the Miracle on 34th Street? Question 3 - What was the name of the little girl, who later played a leading role in West Side Story, who starred in the Miracle on 34th Street?? Question 4 - What was the name of the town which featured in It's a Wonderful Life? Question 5 - Who starred as a desperate dad in Jingle all the Way? Question 6 - What was the name of the Grinch's dog in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'? Question 7 - What does the character of Frank Cross do for a living in "Scrooged"? Question 8 - What was the name of the character played by Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone? Question 9 - Which actor was central character "Buddy," in the film Elf? Question 10 - In The Muppet Christmas Carol which character was played by Kermit the Frog?? Question 11 - Who plays the train's mysterious conductor in Polar Express? Question 12 - In the Nightmare Before Christmas where did Jack Skellington ("The Pumpkin King") live? Question 13 - When did the terrorists seize control of the Los Angeles skyscraper in Die Hard? Question 14 - "There glows the neighborhood!" is the tagline for which Christmas Movie? Question 15 - What was the name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Question 16 - How did the real Santa have an accident in the Santa Clause movie? Question 17 - Who starred as the British Prime Minister in Love Actually? Question 18 - Little Women was about four girls called Jo, Amy, Meg and Beth. What was their surname? Question 19 - What is the name of the famous Christmas song in the film 'Meet Me in St. Louis'? Question 20 - In Toy Story, the final scene takes place on Christmas Day. What were the names of the rivals in the film (the cowboy and the sci-fi action figure)?

6 6 Christmas Bible Quiz Questions Question 1 - What guided the three wise men to the infant Jesus? Question 2 - Where did the three wise men see the celestial body? Question 3 - Who did the three wise men say they were looking for? Question 4 - What country was Herod the king of? Question 5 - Where did Herod send the three wise men? Question 6 - Why did Herod want to know when Jesus was found? Question 7 - What reason did Herod give to the Three Wise Men to explain why he wanted to know about the birth? Question 8 - What was the name of the Roman Emperor who sent out a decree that all the world should be taxed? Question 9 - What was the name of Joseph's city? Question 10 - What is the other name for the city of David? Question 11 - Why was Jesus lain in a manger? Question 12 - What did Mary wrap the baby Jesus in? Question 13 - What were the shepherds doing in the fields? Question 14 - Who gave the shepherds good tidings of great joy? Question 15 - Who did the angel refer to when he spoke to the shepherds - (Clue: For unto you is born this day...)? Question 16 - Who else appeared to the shepherds with the angel? Question 17 - Where did the angels go, after they gave the news? Question 18 - What gifts were given to Jesus by the Three Wise Men? Question 19 - Where did Joseph and Mary go to flee from Herod? Question 20 - How old were the infants that were slain under the orders of Herod?

7 7 Crazy Christmas Carol Quiz Questions The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which famous Christmas Carol? Warning! Sounds easy, but will probably drive you crazy! Question 1 - WSW? Question 2 - JTTW? Question 3 - OHN? Question 4 - HTHAS? Question 5 - TFN? Question 6 - DDMOH? Question 7 - CASTHM? Question 8 - GRYMG? Question 9 - OCOCE? Question 10 - ITBM? Question 11 - IHIL? Question 12 - LCDAC? Question 13 - WHKOOA? Question 14 - THATI? Question 15 - GKW? Question 16 - OCT? Question 17 - AIAM? Question 18 - AFTROG? Question 19 - GTIOTM? Question 20 - ISTS?

8 8 The MIXED BAG of CHRISTMAS Questions answers 1 What Decked the halls in the famous carol? Answer - Boughs of holly 2 Who first recorded "Jingle Bell Rock" in 1957? Answer - Chuck Berry 3 According to the carol, how many ships came sailing in on Christmas Day? Answer - Three 4 The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which carol - OIRDC? Answer - Once in Royal David's City 5 Who sang Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 1950's? Answer - Gene Autry / Bing Crosby 6 Which actor was central character "Buddy," in the film Elf? Answer - Will Ferrell 7 What other name is given to the carol "O Tannenbaum"? Answer - O Christmas Tree 8 In the Nightmare Before Christmas where did Jack Skellington ("The Pumpkin King") live? Answer - Halloween Town 9 'Holy Infant so tender and mild' are lyrics taken from which carol? Answer - Silent Night 10 The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which Christmas Song - RTRNR? Answer - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer 11 What was "Roasting on an Open Fire" Sung by Nat "King" Cole? Answer - Chestnuts 12 Which 'Beach Boy' wrote "Little Saint Nick" in 1964? Answer - Brian Wilson 13 What was the name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Answer - The Griswold family 14 In which movie was the music from Carol of the Bells featured? Answer - Home Alone 15 "Christmas Is All Around" by the character Billy Mack was featured in which film? Answer - Love Actually 16 In which movie was the song 'White Christmas' first featured? Answer - Holiday Inn 17 'O tidings of comfort and joy' are lyrics taken from which carol? Answer - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 18 In Toy Story, the final scene takes place on Christmas Day. What were the names of the rivals in the film (the cowboy and the sci-fi action figure)? Answer - Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear 19 The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which Christmas Song - SCICTT? Answer - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 20 Who was Mommy seen kissing in the famous Christmas song? Answer - Santa Claus!

9 9 Christmas Top Hit Songs Quiz Answers 1 Who Sang White Christmas in the 1950's? Answer - Bing Crosby 2 In 2006 Beyonce had a Christmas hit with which song? Answer - Irreplaceable 3 What was the title of the Band Aid song? Answer - Do They Know It's Christmas? 4 In 1961 Danny Williams had a hit with Moon River - in what movie did this song feature? Answer - Breakfast at Tiffany's 5 Who sang Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 1950's? Answer - Gene Autry / Bing Crosby 7 6 The Beach Boys had a winter hit in 1966 but what was the name of the song? (Clue - it didn't have a Christmas theme!) Answer - Good Vibrations 7 Harry Belafonte sang which Christmas hit in the 1950's? Answer - Mary's Boy Child 8 What was the name of the 1980's song sung by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson? Answer - Say Say Say 9 In which Christmas was the Whitney Houston 'I Will Always Love You' reach number 1? Answer In which year did Smokey Robinson & The Miracles have a Christmas hit with The Tears Of A Clown? Answer What was "Roasting on an Open Fire" Sung by Nat "King" Cole? Answer - Chestnuts 12 What type of Christmas did Elvis Presley sing about? Answer - Blue 13 Who recorded "Run Rudolph Run" in 1958? Answer - Chuck Berry 14 Who originally sang "Wonderful Christmastime"? Answer - Paul McCartney 15 Who first recorded "Jingle Bell Rock" in 1957? Answer - Bobby Helms 16 Who had a 1991 hit called 'Black Or White'? Answer - Michael Jackson 17 Who recorded "Driving Home for Christmas"? Answer - Chris Rea 18 What Christmas song is featured on the film Die Hard? Answer - Die Hard 19 Who did Grandma Get Run Over By as sung by Elmo and Patsy? Answer - A Reindeer 20 Who was Mommy seen kissing in the famous Christmas song? Answer - Santa Claus

10 10 Christmas Trivia Quiz Answers 1 Which popular Christmas song was actually first written for Thanksgiving? Answer - Jingle Bells 2 What were the names of the Three Wise Men? Answer - Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior 3 Which Saint is the character of Santa Claus based on? Answer - Saint Nicholas 4 What were the names of the original eight reindeers? (Rudolf came later!) Answer - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. 5 How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in France? Answer - Joyeux Noel 6 Which American government agency tracks Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve? Answer - NORAD 7 What is the most popular holiday plant decoration in America? Answer - Poinsettia 8 What is the best-selling Christmas recording of all-time? Answer - White Christmas 9 How many sides does a snowflake have? Answer - Six '10 Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen'. When is the 'Feast of Stephen'? Answer - December What festive drink made with milk, cream, sugar and beaten eggs? Answer - Egg Nog 12 What color of Christmas did Elvis Presley sing about? Answer - Blue 13 "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in How long did it take to write? Answer - Six Weeks! 14 If you received all of the gifts listed in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song how many presents would you get? Answer Who first recorded "Jingle Bell Rock" in 1957? Answer - Chuck Berry 16 What's the name of the Christmas carol about evergreen plants? Answer - The Holly and the Ivy 17 Who recorded "Driving Home for Christmas"? Answer - Chris Rea 18 Who was 'The Boss' who sang 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'? Answer - Bruce Springsteen 19 In the song 'Christmas is coming' who are what are getting fat? Answer - The Geese! 20 Who first recorded "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" in 1948? Answer - Spike Jones

11 11 Christmas Film Quiz Answers 1 What was the name of the angel that helped James Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Answer - Clarence! 2 What was the name of the department store in the Miracle on 34th Street? Answer - Macy's 3 What was the name of the little girl, who later played a leading role in West Side Story, who starred in the Miracle on 34th Street? Answer - Natalie Wood 4 What was the name of the town which featured in It's a Wonderful Life? Answer - Bedford Falls 5 Who starred as a desperate dad in Jingle all the Way? Answer - Arnold Schwarzenegger 6 What was the name of the Grinch's dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Answer - Max 7 What does the character of Frank Cross do for a living in "Scrooged"? Answer - Runs a TV station 8 What was the name of the character played by Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone? Answer - Kevin McCallister 9 Which actor was central character "Buddy," in the film Elf? Answer - Will Ferrell 10 In The Muppet Christmas Carol which character was played by Kermit the Frog? Answer - Bob Cratchit 11 Who plays the train's mysterious conductor in Polar Express? Answer - Tom Hanks 12 In the Nightmare Before Christmas where did Jack Skellington ("The Pumpkin King") live? Answer - Halloween Town 13 When did the terrorists seize control of the Los Angeles skyscraper in Die Hard? Answer - Christmas Eve 14 "There glows the neighborhood!" is the tagline for which Christmas Movie? Answer - Deck the Halls 15 What was the name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Answer - The Griswold family 16 How did the real Santa have an accident in the Santa Clause movie? Answer - He fell off his roof 17 Who starred as the British Prime Minister in Love Actually? Answer - Hugh Grant 18 Little Women was about four girls called Jo, Amy, Meg and Beth. What was their surname? Answer - The March family 19 What is the name of the famous Christmas song in the film 'Meet Me in St. Louis'? Answer - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" 20 In Toy Story, the final scene takes place on Christmas Day. What were the names of the rivals in the film (the cowboy and the sci-fi action figure)? Answer - Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear

12 12 Christmas Bible Quiz Answers 1 What guided the three wise men to the infant Jesus? Answer - Star 2 Where did the three wise men see the celestial body? Answer - In the East 3 Who did the three wise men say they were looking for? Answer - The King of the Jews 4 What country was Herod the king of? Answer - Judaea 5 Where did Herod send the three wise men? Answer - Bethlehem 6 Why did Herod want to know when Jesus was found? Answer - So he could kill him 7 What reason did Herod give to the Three Wise Men to explain why he wanted to know about the birth? Answer - So he could worship him 8 What was the name of the Roman Emperor who sent out a decree that all the world should be taxed? Answer - Caesar Augustus 9 What was the name of Joseph's city? Answer - Nazareth 10 What is the other name for the city of David? Answer - Bethlehem 11 Why was Jesus lain in a manger? Answer - Because there was no room for them in the inn 12 What did Mary wrap the baby Jesus in? Answer - Swaddling clothes 13 What were the shepherds doing in the fields? Answer - Watching their flocks 14 Who gave the shepherds good tidings of great joy? Answer - The angel of the Lord 15 Who did the angel refer to when he spoke to the shepherds - (Clue: For unto you is born this day...)answer - For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord 16 Who else appeared with the angel? Answer - The Heavenly Host 17 Where did the angels go? Answer - Heaven 18 What gifts were given to Jesus by the Three Wise Men? Answer - Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. 19 Where did Joseph and Mary go to flee from Herod? Answer - Egypt 20 How old were the infants that were slain under the orders of Herod? Answer - Two years old and under

13 13 Crazy Christmas Carol Quiz Answers 1 WSW? Answer - While Shepherds Watched 2 JTTW? Answer - Joy to the World 3 OHN? Answer - O Holy Night 4 HTHAS? Answer - Hark the Herald Angels Sing 5 TFN? Answer - The First Noel 6 DDMOH? Answer - Ding Dong Merrily on High 7 CASTHM? Answer - Christians Awake salute the Happy Morn 8 GRYMG? Answer - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 9 OCOCE? Answer - O Come O Come Emmanuel 10 ITBM? Answer - In the bleak midwinter 11 IHIL? Answer - Infant holy, infant lowly 12 LCDAC? Answer - Love Came Down at Christmas 13 WHKOOA? Answer - We Three Kings of Orient are 14 THATI? Answer - The Holly and the Ivy 15 GKW? Answer - Good King Wenceslas 16 OCT? Answer - O Christmas Tree 17 AIAM? Answer - Away in a Manger 18 AFTROG? Answer - Angels from the Realms of Glory 19 GTIOTM? Answer - Go tell it to the Mountain 20 ISTS? Answer - I Saw Three Ships