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a message that says you hope someone is well and happy

Greetings

A form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil attached to a long piece of thread

glitter

fairy lights

streamers

tinsel

Who is in charge of making Santa's toys?

the elves

famous snowman

Rudolf

Icy

Grinch

Frosty

What kind of meat is on the Christmas table?

turkey

Which country is the poinsettia from?

Mexico

Spain

Italy

Israel

The elves had to apologise _____ being naughty!

about

for

to

because

On Christmas Eve, when Santa leaves his workshop in the North Pole, what direction does he travel?

South. If you’re on the North Pole the only direction you can go is south.

I wish they _____ playing so much Christmas music in the shops. It's driving me crazy!

would stop

stopped

Santa succeeded ____ delivering all the presents.

to

in

with

at

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

New York

What's this?

fruitcake

Christmas cookie

plum pudding

mince pie

What is 26 December called in the English speaking world?

Boxing Day

What's this?

gingerbread

What do children leave for Santa?

cookies

Name 3 Christmas tree ornaments

...

Who is Scrooge?

someone who donated a lot at Christmas time

a new movie character

a famous man

someone who spends as little money as possible

True or false: "Jingle Bells" was always intended to be a Christmas song.

False.

Say "Merry Christmas" in 3 foreign languages

...

Santa was absolutely d___________ when he finished delivering the presents. (very happy)

delighted

Santa is completely o___________ by the amount of work he has to do. (has way too much)

overwhelmed

What's this?

mulled wine

The week before Christmas the whole family ____ the flu. It was awful!

came up with

came down with

What vegetable is often used for a snowman's nose?

carrot

For Christmas this year all my extended family are _____ for Christmas dinner. I'm excited!

coming around

coming up

coming in

coming over

An arrangements of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration

arrangement

bouquet

crown

wreath

How long do Christmas trees usually grow before they are sold?

more than 8 years

4-5 years

up to 3 years

6-8 years

What is 24 December called in the English speaking world?

Christmas Eve

If I ____ you were allergic, I _______ almonds to the dessert.

did know, would add

had known, wouldn't have added

knew, will add

What 2 words will you almost always find on Christmas presents?

to and from

What is 31 December called in the English speaking world?

New Year's Eve

How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?

9

My Christmas present didn't ______ ______ TO MY EXPECTATIONS. (wasn't what I had expected)

live up

True or false: There was once a real-life Santa Claus.

True

a long, narrow strap of brightly colored paper that is used as a decoration for parties

streamer

candles

tinsel

fairy lights

Santa Claus comes ...

down the chimney

decorated paper that is used to cover presents

wrapping paper

The form made by the freezing of dripping water, often seen e.g. on the edges of roofs

icicle

Jessie's dad _____ asleep unless he _______ too much eggnog.

won't fall, drinks

falls, doesn't drink

fell, drank

How many sets of LEGO are sold every second during the Christmas season?

2 sets

18 sets

28 sets

8 sets

Name 3 things that smell of Christmas

...

What do people usually drink at Christmas time?

eggnog

In A Christmas Carol by Dickens, what was the first name of Scrooge?

Ebenezer

Name 3 Santa's reindeer

...

In which country was the most expensively dressed Christmas tree, valued at $11,026,900, seen last year?

In the United Arab Emirates

My parents are really tired now. They _______ food all morning.

have prepared

have been preparing

prepared

It's snowing today so make sure you _____ !

tidy up

wear up

dress up

wrap up

Name 3 Christmas films

...

Santa was b_______ away by the news. (very impressed, amazed)

blown

What's this?

a Christmas cracker

______ you ______ the Christmas pudding? It's delicious!

Have, tried/had/eaten

What present did Harry Potter get from Dumbledore for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?

an invisible cloak

What's this?

Which Christmas single is the best selling single of all time, with over 100 million sales worldwide?

All I want for Christmas

White Christmas

Jingle Bells

Let it snow

What's this?

Christmas pudding

... helps countdown the days until Christmas, usually with a small item or devotional phrase that is revealed on each day.

Advent Calendar

Under which plant do people kiss for good luck in relationships?

mistletoe

Santa's carriage is called a ...

sleigh

What does "tidings" mean?

cleaning

neat

news

goods

Which company was the first to use Santa Claus during the winter season for promotion?

Coca Cola

What fast food do Japanese eat on Christmas day?

KFC

The little lamps on the Christmas tree are called ...

fairy/ Christmas lights

Some gifts are tied together using a narrow strip of material called ...

a ribbon

tinsel

wrapping paper

streamers

Santa's means of transportation is carried by ...

reindeer

How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?

12

24

364

100

Name 3 Christmas songs

...

A red-flower plant that people have or give others as a Christmas gift is ...

mistletoe

poinsettia

wreath

holly

What are Dasher, Dancer and Prancer?

three of Santa's reindeer

Name 3 Christmas plants

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