Christmas Quiz C1 (Ruairi) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

In which country is it traditional to give children money in their shoes on Christmas Eve?

The Netherlands

Spain

Italy

France

What is the name of the Christmas pudding that is traditionally set on fire before serving?

Christmas pudding

Fruitcake

Stollen

Panettone

Who sang the original version of Last Christmas?

Wham!

Mariah Carey

The Jackson 5

Elton John

Which Christmas song was first recorded by Gene Autry in 1949?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Frosty the Snowman

Jingle Bells

Winter Wonderland

Which country is the world’s largest exporter of Christmas trees?

Canada

United States

Norway

Sweden

What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas cracker?

A paper hat

A candy

A cookie

A toy soldier

In Home Alone, what is Kevin's favorite type of pizza?

Cheese

Pepperoni

Sausage

Hawaiian

What is the name of the traditional Christmas log cake in France?

Bûche de Noël

Croquembouche

Galette des Rois

Mille-Feuille

What is the name of the traditional Christmas bread eaten in Germany?

Stollen

Panettone

Fruitcake

Babka

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

Holly

Poinsettia

Ivy

What’s the name of the neighbor Kevin is initially afraid of in Home Alone?

Old Man Marley.

Mr. Murphy.

Mr. Duncan.

Uncle Frank.

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts are given?

364

288

144

300

What is the name of the mythical creature in German folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmas?

Krampus

Yule Cat

Perchta

Belsnickel

Who is the author of the beloved Christmas story How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which introduced the world to the infamous Grinch?

Dr. Seuss

Roald Dahl

Shel Silverstein

Beatrix Potter

What is the origin of the candy cane?

It was created to keep children quiet during church

It was a symbol of a shepherd’s staff

It was made to represent Jesus

It was invented as a Christmas treat in the 1800s

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the fifth day?

Five golden rings

Four calling birds

Six geese a-laying

Seven swans a-swimming

What do you call an elf who sings?

A wrapper

A jingler

A caroler

A choir elf

In Home Alone 1, what does Kevin say to the burglars through the door?

"Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!"

"I’m not afraid anymore!"

"Santa’s watching you!"

"Go away, I’m calling the cops!"

How does Kevin’s mom finally reunite with him at the end of Home Alone?

She gets a ride from a polka band.

She takes the next flight home.

She drives cross-country.

She calls the police for help.

What is the name of the pigeon lady in Home Alone 2?

Brenda

Martha

Linda

Sarah

Which country celebrates Christmas with a special meal called "Nochebuena"?

Spain

Portugal

Italy

Greece

What is the name of the town where Home Alone takes place?

Winnetka

Chicago

Evanston

Oak Park

What is Kevin’s cousin Fuller known for in Home Alone?

Drinking too much Pepsi.

Collecting action figures.

Snoring loudly.

Always getting lost.

What is the name of the Christmas ghost in A Christmas Carol?

Jacob Marley

Ebenezer Scrooge

Tiny Tim

Bob Cratchit

In Home Alone 2, where does Kevin meet the Pigeon Lady?

Central Park

Times Square

The Plaza Hotel

The Empire State Building

In which movie does a boy write a letter to Santa asking for his family back?

Jingle All the Way

A Christmas Story

The Santa Clause

Miracle on 34th Street

What is the name of the Christmas plant with red leaves that symbolizes purity?

Poinsettia

Mistletoe

Holly

Ivy

What is the name of the famous Christmas market in Vienna, Austria?

Christkindlmarkt

Weihnachtsmarkt

Nikolausmarkt

Adventmarkt

How much does Kevin’s family’s hotel bill come to at the end of Home Alone 2?

$967.

$1,223.

$2,236.

$3,967.

What does Kevin steal from the convenience store in the original Home Alone?

A toothbrush.

A candy bar.

A Christmas ornament.

A comic book.

What is the name of the fictional gangster movie Kevin watches in both Home Alone and Home Alone 2?

Angels with Filthy Souls.

Gangsters of Christmas.

The Streets of Chicago.

Mobsters with Dirty Hearts.

What fruit is traditionally put in Christmas stockings?

Oranges

Apples

Bananas

Pears

What is the name of the magical bell in The Polar Express?

The First Gift of Christmas

The Christmas Chime

The North Pole Bell

The Santa Bell

What is the name of the snowman who comes to life in the famous Christmas song?

Frosty

Olaf

Jack

Chilly

What is the name of the Grinch’s mountain home?

Mount Crumpit

Grinch Peak

Evergreen Hill

Whoville Heights

In Home Alone 1, what does Kevin use to fake a party when the burglars are watching the house?

Cardboard cutouts and strings

Flashlights and music

Christmas lights and a moving train set

A mirror and fake voices

What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Mexico?

Buñuelos

Tacos

Enchiladas

Churros

What unusual item does the UK sometimes place on Christmas dinner tables?

Christmas crackers.

Snow globes.

Santa hats.

Decorative shoes.

What does the Grinch hate most about Christmas?

The noise.

The gifts.

The decorations.

The food.

In Home Alone 1, what is the name of the pizza delivery service Kevin orders from?

Little Nero’s.

Big Tony’s.

Chicago Slice.

Mighty Mozzarella.

What is the most popular Christmas market in Europe?

Nuremberg, Germany.

Strasbourg, France.

Prague, Czech Republic.

Vienna, Austria.

What is the name of the train station where Kevin gets lost in Home Alone 2?

Grand Central Station.

Penn Station.

Union Station.

42nd Street Station.

In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, who says, “God bless us, everyone”?

Tiny Tim

Ebenezer Scrooge

Bob Cratchit

The Ghost of Christmas Present

In Home Alone 2, what does Kevin use to stop the burglars from climbing into the townhouse?

A rope soaked in kerosene

A ladder covered in glue

A fire extinguisher

A dog leash

What is the name of the town in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Whoville

Grinchland

Christmas Town

Evergreen

Why are Christmas trees traditionally decorated with lights?

To symbolize stars in the night sky.

To guide Santa to homes.

To represent the warmth of family.

To keep the tree fresh longer.

In which ocean is Christmas Island located?

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Which country celebrates Christmas by hiding all the brooms in the house to prevent witches from stealing them?

Norway

Sweden

Finland

Iceland

What is the most popular Christmas song of all time?

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

Jingle Bells

Last Christmas by Wham!

Which country is home to the tradition of the Christmas Witch, La Befana?

Italy

Spain

Greece

Portugal

In which Christmas movie does a young boy get a bell from Santa’s sleigh as the first gift of Christmas?

The Polar Express

Elf

A Christmas Carol

Miracle on 34th Street

In Iceland, what unusual Christmas tradition involves books?

People exchange books and read them all night.

Books are burned as part of the New Year.

Schools host 24-hour reading marathons.

Libraries are closed for Christmas week.

What country decorates its Christmas trees with spider webs for good luck?

Ukraine

Japan

Germany

Sweden

In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

Chocolate, cookies, marshmallows, and soda

Ice cream, sprinkles, gingerbread, and honey

Pudding, pie, caramel, and licorice

In which country do people roller skate to church on Christmas morning?

Venezuela

Brazil

Spain

Italy

What is the purpose of the fluffy ball on top of a winter hat?

To prevent sailors from hitting their heads on ship ceilings

To make the hat look more stylish

To keep the head warmer

To scare off birds