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What do people usually drink at Christmas time?

eggnog

Say "Merry Christmas" in 3 foreign languages

...

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

delighted

What is 26 December called in the English speaking world?

Boxing Day

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

tinsel

streamers

wrapping paper

a ribbon

famous snowman

Icy

Rudolf

Frosty

Grinch

Santa succeeded ____ delivering all the presents.

to

with

at

in

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

an invisible cloak

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

came down with

came up with

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

Advent Calendar

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

prepared

have been preparing

have prepared

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

reindeer

Name 3 Christmas plants

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

Ebenezer

How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?

9

Name 3 Christmas tree ornaments

...

What's this?

fruitcake

plum pudding

Christmas cookie

mince pie

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

holly

mistletoe

wreath

poinsettia

Name 3 things that smell of Christmas

...

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

icicle

Who is in charge of making Santa's toys?

the elves

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

had known, wouldn't have added

knew, will add

did know, would add

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

to and from

What do children leave for Santa?

cookies

What are Dasher, Dancer and Prancer?

three of Santa's reindeer

What's this?

gingerbread

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

6-8 years

4-5 years

more than 8 years

up to 3 years

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

stopped

would stop

What's this?

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

Coca Cola

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

fell, drank

won't fall, drinks

falls, doesn't drink

What kind of meat is on the Christmas table?

turkey

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

New York

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

live up

The elves had to apologise _____ being naughty!

about

because

to

for

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

mistletoe

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

arrangement

bouquet

wreath

crown

a message that says you hope someone is well and happy

Greetings

decorated paper that is used to cover presents

wrapping paper

Name 3 Christmas songs

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What is 31 December called in the English speaking world?

New Year's Eve

Who is Scrooge?

a famous man

someone who donated a lot at Christmas time

someone who spends as little money as possible

a new movie character

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

All I want for Christmas

Jingle Bells

White Christmas

Let it snow

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

8 sets

28 sets

18 sets

2 sets

What's this?

a Christmas cracker

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.

What does "tidings" mean?

neat

cleaning

goods

news

Name 3 Christmas films

...

What's this?

Christmas pudding

It's snowing today so make sure you _____ !

wear up

dress up

wrap up

tidy up

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

blown

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

carrot

Santa Claus comes ...

down the chimney

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

fairy/ Christmas lights

What is 24 December called in the English speaking world?

Christmas Eve

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

True

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

streamers

fairy lights

glitter

tinsel

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

Have, tried/had/eaten

What's this?

mulled wine

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

In the United Arab Emirates

What fast food do Japanese eat on Christmas day?

KFC

Santa's carriage is called a ...

sleigh

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

12

100

364

24

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

False.

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

coming in

coming over

coming up

coming around

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

tinsel

fairy lights

streamer

candles

Which country is the poinsettia from?

Israel

Italy

Spain

Mexico

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

overwhelmed

Name 3 Santa's reindeer

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