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Santa's carriage is called a ...

sleigh

What is 24 December called in the English speaking world?

Christmas Eve

The elves had to apologise _____ being naughty!

because

to

for

about

Name 3 Christmas films

...

Say "Merry Christmas" in 3 foreign languages

...

What is 31 December called in the English speaking world?

New Year's Eve

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

White Christmas

Jingle Bells

All I want for Christmas

Let it snow

What's this?

a Christmas cracker

Name 3 Santa's reindeer

...

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

True

What kind of meat is on the Christmas table?

turkey

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

Advent Calendar

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

In the United Arab Emirates

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

came up with

came down with

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

overwhelmed

famous snowman

Grinch

Frosty

Rudolf

Icy

What's this?

Christmas cookie

mince pie

plum pudding

fruitcake

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

Have, tried/had/eaten

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

have been preparing

prepared

have prepared

Name 3 Christmas tree ornaments

...

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

12

364

100

24

What is 26 December called in the English speaking world?

Boxing Day

Santa succeeded ____ delivering all the presents.

to

in

with

at

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

wreath

mistletoe

holly

poinsettia

What's this?

Christmas pudding

What's this?

mulled wine

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

coming around

coming in

coming over

coming up

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

wrapping paper

streamers

tinsel

a ribbon

Name 3 Christmas songs

...

a message that says you hope someone is well and happy

Greetings

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

delighted

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

crown

arrangement

wreath

bouquet

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.

Which country is the poinsettia from?

Israel

Italy

Spain

Mexico

Who is Scrooge?

someone who spends as little money as possible

a new movie character

someone who donated a lot at Christmas time

a famous man

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

Ebenezer

What does "tidings" mean?

news

cleaning

goods

neat

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

live up

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

to and from

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

False.

decorated paper that is used to cover presents

wrapping paper

Name 3 Christmas plants

...

Who is in charge of making Santa's toys?

the elves

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

New York

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

blown

What are Dasher, Dancer and Prancer?

three of Santa's reindeer

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

4-5 years

6-8 years

more than 8 years

up to 3 years

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

icicle

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

had known, wouldn't have added

did know, would add

knew, will add

What's this?

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

reindeer

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

fairy lights

streamers

glitter

tinsel

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

mistletoe

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

an invisible cloak

Santa Claus comes ...

down the chimney

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

would stop

stopped

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

2 sets

8 sets

28 sets

18 sets

How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?

9

What's this?

gingerbread

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

Coca Cola

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

fairy lights

tinsel

candles

streamer

What do people usually drink at Christmas time?

eggnog

It's snowing today so make sure you _____ !

dress up

wrap up

wear up

tidy up

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

fairy/ Christmas lights

Name 3 things that smell of Christmas

...

What fast food do Japanese eat on Christmas day?

KFC

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

carrot

What do children leave for Santa?

cookies

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

won't fall, drinks

fell, drank

falls, doesn't drink