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Christmas Quiz C1 (Ruairi)

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  • What does Kevin steal from the convenience store in the original Home Alone?
    A toothbrush.
    A comic book.
    A candy bar.
    A Christmas ornament.
  • What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Mexico?
    Tacos
    Enchiladas
    Churros
    Buñuelos
  • What is the name of the fictional gangster movie Kevin watches in both Home Alone and Home Alone 2?
    Gangsters of Christmas.
    Angels with Filthy Souls.
    Mobsters with Dirty Hearts.
    The Streets of Chicago.
  • Which country celebrates Christmas by hiding all the brooms in the house to prevent witches from stealing them?
    Iceland
    Norway
    Finland
    Sweden
  • What is the name of the traditional Christmas log cake in France?
    Mille-Feuille
    Croquembouche
    Galette des Rois
    Bûche de Noël
  • What is the purpose of the fluffy ball on top of a winter hat?
    To keep the head warmer
    To make the hat look more stylish
    To prevent sailors from hitting their heads on ship ceilings
    To scare off birds
  • Which country is the world’s largest exporter of Christmas trees?
    Sweden
    Canada
    Norway
    United States
  • Who sang the original version of Last Christmas?
    The Jackson 5
    Mariah Carey
    Elton John
    Wham!
  • What country decorates its Christmas trees with spider webs for good luck?
    Germany
    Ukraine
    Japan
    Sweden
  • Which country celebrates Christmas with a special meal called "Nochebuena"?
    Spain
    Greece
    Portugal
    Italy
  • In Home Alone 1, what is the name of the pizza delivery service Kevin orders from?
    Mighty Mozzarella.
    Chicago Slice.
    Little Nero’s.
    Big Tony’s.
  • In Home Alone 2, what does Kevin use to stop the burglars from climbing into the townhouse?
    A dog leash
    A fire extinguisher
    A rope soaked in kerosene
    A ladder covered in glue
  • In which Christmas movie does a young boy get a bell from Santa’s sleigh as the first gift of Christmas?
    A Christmas Carol
    The Polar Express
    Elf
    Miracle on 34th Street
  • What is the name of the famous Christmas market in Vienna, Austria?
    Christkindlmarkt
    Adventmarkt
    Nikolausmarkt
    Weihnachtsmarkt
  • What is the most popular Christmas song of all time?
    Jingle Bells
    White Christmas by Bing Crosby
    All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
    Last Christmas by Wham!
  • Who is the author of the beloved Christmas story How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which introduced the world to the infamous Grinch?
    Roald Dahl
    Dr. Seuss
    Shel Silverstein
    Beatrix Potter
  • In which country do people roller skate to church on Christmas morning?
    Venezuela
    Italy
    Spain
    Brazil
  • What does the Grinch hate most about Christmas?
    The food.
    The noise.
    The gifts.
    The decorations.
  • In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, who says, “God bless us, everyone”?
    Ebenezer Scrooge
    The Ghost of Christmas Present
    Tiny Tim
    Bob Cratchit
  • In which movie does a boy write a letter to Santa asking for his family back?
    The Santa Clause
    Jingle All the Way
    Miracle on 34th Street
    A Christmas Story
  • What is Kevin’s cousin Fuller known for in Home Alone?
    Always getting lost.
    Snoring loudly.
    Collecting action figures.
    Drinking too much Pepsi.
  • What is the name of the magical bell in The Polar Express?
    The Santa Bell
    The North Pole Bell
    The Christmas Chime
    The First Gift of Christmas
  • What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas cracker?
    A candy
    A toy soldier
    A paper hat
    A cookie
  • Which country is home to the tradition of the Christmas Witch, La Befana?
    Spain
    Greece
    Portugal
    Italy
  • What fruit is traditionally put in Christmas stockings?
    Oranges
    Bananas
    Pears
    Apples
  • What is the name of the mythical creature in German folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmas?
    Belsnickel
    Yule Cat
    Krampus
    Perchta
  • What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
    Holly
    Mistletoe
    Poinsettia
    Ivy
  • What is the name of the pigeon lady in Home Alone 2?
    Brenda
    Linda
    Martha
    Sarah
  • What is the name of the Grinch’s mountain home?
    Evergreen Hill
    Mount Crumpit
    Whoville Heights
    Grinch Peak
  • In Iceland, what unusual Christmas tradition involves books?
    Schools host 24-hour reading marathons.
    Libraries are closed for Christmas week.
    Books are burned as part of the New Year.
    People exchange books and read them all night.
  • In Home Alone, what is Kevin's favorite type of pizza?
    Cheese
    Sausage
    Pepperoni
    Hawaiian
  • What is the name of the town in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
    Grinchland
    Whoville
    Christmas Town
    Evergreen
  • What is the most popular Christmas market in Europe?
    Strasbourg, France.
    Nuremberg, Germany.
    Prague, Czech Republic.
    Vienna, Austria.
  • What is the name of the Christmas plant with red leaves that symbolizes purity?
    Mistletoe
    Ivy
    Poinsettia
    Holly
  • In which ocean is Christmas Island located?
    Pacific Ocean
    Indian Ocean
    Atlantic Ocean
    Arctic Ocean
  • In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts are given?
    364
    288
    300
    144
  • What is the name of the Christmas pudding that is traditionally set on fire before serving?
    Fruitcake
    Panettone
    Stollen
    Christmas pudding
  • In Home Alone 1, what does Kevin say to the burglars through the door?
    "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!"
    "Go away, I’m calling the cops!"
    "I’m not afraid anymore!"
    "Santa’s watching you!"
  • What is the name of the traditional Christmas bread eaten in Germany?
    Babka
    Panettone
    Fruitcake
    Stollen
  • Which Christmas song was first recorded by Gene Autry in 1949?
    Frosty the Snowman
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    Jingle Bells
    Winter Wonderland
  • In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the fifth day?
    Six geese a-laying
    Seven swans a-swimming
    Five golden rings
    Four calling birds
  • In Home Alone 2, where does Kevin meet the Pigeon Lady?
    The Plaza Hotel
    Times Square
    The Empire State Building
    Central Park
  • What unusual item does the UK sometimes place on Christmas dinner tables?
    Snow globes.
    Decorative shoes.
    Santa hats.
    Christmas crackers.
  • What is the name of the snowman who comes to life in the famous Christmas song?
    Chilly
    Frosty
    Jack
    Olaf
  • In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?
    Chocolate, cookies, marshmallows, and soda
    Ice cream, sprinkles, gingerbread, and honey
    Pudding, pie, caramel, and licorice
    Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
  • How does Kevin’s mom finally reunite with him at the end of Home Alone?
    She drives cross-country.
    She gets a ride from a polka band.
    She takes the next flight home.
    She calls the police for help.
  • What is the name of the town where Home Alone takes place?
    Winnetka
    Chicago
    Evanston
    Oak Park
  • 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.
  • Why are Christmas trees traditionally decorated with lights?
    To keep the tree fresh longer.
    To represent the warmth of family.
    To symbolize stars in the night sky.
    To guide Santa to homes.
  • In which country is it traditional to give children money in their shoes on Christmas Eve?
    The Netherlands
    Spain
    France
    Italy
  • What’s the name of the neighbor Kevin is initially afraid of in Home Alone?
    Mr. Murphy.
    Mr. Duncan.
    Uncle Frank.
    Old Man Marley.
  • What is the name of the train station where Kevin gets lost in Home Alone 2?
    42nd Street Station.
    Penn Station.
    Union Station.
    Grand Central Station.
  • 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 invented as a Christmas treat in the 1800s
    It was made to represent Jesus
  • What is the name of the Christmas ghost in A Christmas Carol?
    Ebenezer Scrooge
    Jacob Marley
    Bob Cratchit
    Tiny Tim
  • In Home Alone 1, what does Kevin use to fake a party when the burglars are watching the house?
    Flashlights and music
    Christmas lights and a moving train set
    Cardboard cutouts and strings
    A mirror and fake voices
  • What do you call an elf who sings?
    A wrapper
    A choir elf
    A caroler
    A jingler