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Christmas Quiz C1 (Ruairi)

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  • What is the name of the Christmas plant with red leaves that symbolizes purity?
    Mistletoe
    Ivy
    Holly
    Poinsettia
  • What unusual item does the UK sometimes place on Christmas dinner tables?
    Snow globes.
    Decorative shoes.
    Christmas crackers.
    Santa hats.
  • What is Kevin’s cousin Fuller known for in Home Alone?
    Drinking too much Pepsi.
    Snoring loudly.
    Always getting lost.
    Collecting action figures.
  • What is the purpose of the fluffy ball on top of a winter hat?
    To make the hat look more stylish
    To prevent sailors from hitting their heads on ship ceilings
    To keep the head warmer
    To scare off birds
  • What is the name of the fictional gangster movie Kevin watches in both Home Alone and Home Alone 2?
    The Streets of Chicago.
    Mobsters with Dirty Hearts.
    Gangsters of Christmas.
    Angels with Filthy Souls.
  • What is the name of the traditional Christmas bread eaten in Germany?
    Panettone
    Fruitcake
    Babka
    Stollen
  • What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas cracker?
    A candy
    A cookie
    A paper hat
    A toy soldier
  • What is the name of the pigeon lady in Home Alone 2?
    Linda
    Martha
    Brenda
    Sarah
  • What is the name of the Christmas pudding that is traditionally set on fire before serving?
    Christmas pudding
    Stollen
    Panettone
    Fruitcake
  • In which movie does a boy write a letter to Santa asking for his family back?
    The Santa Clause
    A Christmas Story
    Jingle All the Way
    Miracle on 34th Street
  • What is the name of the magical bell in The Polar Express?
    The First Gift of Christmas
    The Christmas Chime
    The North Pole Bell
    The Santa Bell
  • Which country celebrates Christmas by hiding all the brooms in the house to prevent witches from stealing them?
    Iceland
    Finland
    Norway
    Sweden
  • What is the name of the town where Home Alone takes place?
    Winnetka
    Oak Park
    Evanston
    Chicago
  • In Iceland, what unusual Christmas tradition involves books?
    Books are burned as part of the New Year.
    People exchange books and read them all night.
    Schools host 24-hour reading marathons.
    Libraries are closed for Christmas week.
  • What is the name of the train station where Kevin gets lost in Home Alone 2?
    Grand Central Station.
    42nd Street Station.
    Union Station.
    Penn Station.
  • Who is the author of the beloved Christmas story How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which introduced the world to the infamous Grinch?
    Dr. Seuss
    Beatrix Potter
    Shel Silverstein
    Roald Dahl
  • In Home Alone 2, where does Kevin meet the Pigeon Lady?
    The Empire State Building
    Times Square
    Central Park
    The Plaza Hotel
  • What is the name of the Grinch’s mountain home?
    Whoville Heights
    Mount Crumpit
    Grinch Peak
    Evergreen Hill
  • In Home Alone 1, what does Kevin say to the burglars through the door?
    "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!"
    "Santa’s watching you!"
    "I’m not afraid anymore!"
    "Go away, I’m calling the cops!"
  • In which country is it traditional to give children money in their shoes on Christmas Eve?
    Italy
    The Netherlands
    France
    Spain
  • How does Kevin’s mom finally reunite with him at the end of Home Alone?
    She drives cross-country.
    She takes the next flight home.
    She gets a ride from a polka band.
    She calls the police for help.
  • What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
    Ivy
    Mistletoe
    Holly
    Poinsettia
  • What’s the name of the neighbor Kevin is initially afraid of in Home Alone?
    Mr. Murphy.
    Old Man Marley.
    Uncle Frank.
    Mr. Duncan.
  • In which country do people roller skate to church on Christmas morning?
    Italy
    Venezuela
    Brazil
    Spain
  • What is the name of the traditional Christmas log cake in France?
    Croquembouche
    Mille-Feuille
    Bûche de Noël
    Galette des Rois
  • What is the most popular Christmas song of all time?
    Last Christmas by Wham!
    All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
    White Christmas by Bing Crosby
    Jingle Bells
  • What is the origin of the candy cane?
    It was invented as a Christmas treat in the 1800s
    It was made to represent Jesus
    It was a symbol of a shepherd’s staff
    It was created to keep children quiet during church
  • What does Kevin steal from the convenience store in the original Home Alone?
    A comic book.
    A Christmas ornament.
    A candy bar.
    A toothbrush.
  • What is the name of the Christmas ghost in A Christmas Carol?
    Jacob Marley
    Tiny Tim
    Ebenezer Scrooge
    Bob Cratchit
  • Who sang the original version of Last Christmas?
    Mariah Carey
    The Jackson 5
    Wham!
    Elton John
  • What do you call an elf who sings?
    A choir elf
    A jingler
    A caroler
    A wrapper
  • In which ocean is Christmas Island located?
    Atlantic Ocean
    Indian Ocean
    Arctic Ocean
    Pacific Ocean
  • Which Christmas song was first recorded by Gene Autry in 1949?
    Winter Wonderland
    Jingle Bells
    Frosty the Snowman
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?
    Pudding, pie, caramel, and licorice
    Chocolate, cookies, marshmallows, and soda
    Ice cream, sprinkles, gingerbread, and honey
    Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
  • In Home Alone 1, what does Kevin use to fake a party when the burglars are watching the house?
    Flashlights and music
    Cardboard cutouts and strings
    A mirror and fake voices
    Christmas lights and a moving train set
  • What is the name of the mythical creature in German folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmas?
    Perchta
    Belsnickel
    Krampus
    Yule Cat
  • What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Mexico?
    Buñuelos
    Enchiladas
    Tacos
    Churros
  • In Home Alone, what is Kevin's favorite type of pizza?
    Cheese
    Sausage
    Hawaiian
    Pepperoni
  • In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts are given?
    364
    288
    144
    300
  • What does the Grinch hate most about Christmas?
    The noise.
    The food.
    The decorations.
    The gifts.
  • In which Christmas movie does a young boy get a bell from Santa’s sleigh as the first gift of Christmas?
    A Christmas Carol
    Elf
    The Polar Express
    Miracle on 34th Street
  • In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, who says, “God bless us, everyone”?
    The Ghost of Christmas Present
    Bob Cratchit
    Tiny Tim
    Ebenezer Scrooge
  • What fruit is traditionally put in Christmas stockings?
    Bananas
    Pears
    Apples
    Oranges
  • What is the name of the snowman who comes to life in the famous Christmas song?
    Chilly
    Olaf
    Frosty
    Jack
  • What country decorates its Christmas trees with spider webs for good luck?
    Germany
    Ukraine
    Sweden
    Japan
  • In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the fifth day?
    Seven swans a-swimming
    Six geese a-laying
    Five golden rings
    Four calling birds
  • In Home Alone 1, what is the name of the pizza delivery service Kevin orders from?
    Little Nero’s.
    Mighty Mozzarella.
    Big Tony’s.
    Chicago Slice.
  • Which country celebrates Christmas with a special meal called "Nochebuena"?
    Greece
    Spain
    Portugal
    Italy
  • In Home Alone 2, what does Kevin use to stop the burglars from climbing into the townhouse?
    A dog leash
    A ladder covered in glue
    A rope soaked in kerosene
    A fire extinguisher
  • What is the most popular Christmas market in Europe?
    Nuremberg, Germany.
    Vienna, Austria.
    Strasbourg, France.
    Prague, Czech Republic.
  • How much does Kevin’s family’s hotel bill come to at the end of Home Alone 2?
    $1,223.
    $2,236.
    $967.
    $3,967.
  • Which country is the world’s largest exporter of Christmas trees?
    United States
    Sweden
    Norway
    Canada
  • What is the name of the famous Christmas market in Vienna, Austria?
    Nikolausmarkt
    Weihnachtsmarkt
    Christkindlmarkt
    Adventmarkt
  • Which country is home to the tradition of the Christmas Witch, La Befana?
    Greece
    Italy
    Spain
    Portugal
  • What is the name of the town in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
    Grinchland
    Whoville
    Christmas Town
    Evergreen
  • Why are Christmas trees traditionally decorated with lights?
    To represent the warmth of family.
    To keep the tree fresh longer.
    To symbolize stars in the night sky.
    To guide Santa to homes.