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What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

The Nutcracker

What was the first company to use Santa Claus in advertising?

Coca Cola

What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?

White Christmas, Bing Crosby

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

Home Alone

In what year did Mariah Carey release the song “All I want for Christmas is You?

1994

What do you call an impolite reindeer?

Rude-olph

Who is Santa Claus’ favourite singe?

Elfis Presley

Why does the alphabet change on Christmas Day?

There's Noel

What is a sheep’s favourite Christmas song?

Fleece Navidad

How does a snowman commute to work?

By icicle

Underneath the mistletoe last night She didn't see me creep Down the stairs to have a peep She thought that I was tucked up In my bedroom, fast asleep

I saw Mummy kissing Santa Claus

What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Jingle Bell Rock

Name this song: All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night

Name this song: I don't want a lot for Christmas There's just one thing I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true

All I want for Christmas is you

Name this song: Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry Better not pout, I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

In the book 'A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, what does Scrooge say about Christmas? Bah (u g b h m u)!

Bah HUMBUG

Re-arrange these letters to make a word: s e k a n f w l o / e n e p s r t

Snowflake /. Present

Re-arrange these letters to make a word: t r w e i n / k r c a c s e r

Winter / Crackers

True or False: American people don’t eat Turkey at Christmas as there is often a shortage after Thanksgiving. They normally eat chicken and ham.

False

True or False: People in Iceland have the idea that if you don’t get new clothes before Christmas Day, you’ll be eaten by a monster cat.

TRUE

Ture or False: In Italy, it isn’t Santa that delivers the presents. Instead, it is a witch.

TRUE

True or False: The first country to put up Christmas trees was the United States of America.

FALSE: Germany

Why is the day after Christmas called ‘Boxing Day’?

A box to collect money for the poor was traditionally placed in Churches on Christmas day and opened the next day - Boxing Day.

What’s the average number of Christmas presents a UK child receives? +/- 3

16

What three things did the Three Wise Men bring to Jesus?

Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh

How many sets of LEGO are sold every second during the Christmas season? (+/- 5)

28

What are the names of these dates in England: 24th December , 26th December , 31st December , 1st January

24th December. Christmas Eve 26th December. Boxing Day. 31st December Year’s Eve 1st January New Year’s Day

On the night of the 24th of December, children in the UK traditionally leave food and drink for Father Christmas. What do they leave?

Whiskey, mince pies, milk, cookies, carrots

Name 5 traditional English Christmas dinner ingredients

POSSIBLE ANSWERS: turkey, potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, gravy, ham, pigs in blanket, parsnips, bread sauce, christmas pudding, stuffing

In which modern country is the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, who Santa Claus is modeled after?

Turkey