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  • Santa Claus is known by many names. What is the French name for Santa Claus?
    Pere Noel
  • What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags?
    To and From
  • Which is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?
    The Nutcracker
    Swan lake
    Cinderella
    Hansel and Gretel
  • What are you supposed to do under the mistletoe?
    kiss
  • Which is the most popular ornament used to place at the top of the Christmas tree?
    Angel
  • How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
    Six
  • Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
    Germany
  • How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh?
    Nine
    Ten
    Seven
    Five
  • Should you believe me when I say that once upon a time, Christmas celebrations were banned in England?
    YES
  • Canada, The U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?
    Boxing Day
  • Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoes. What is it?
    Bell
  • Who once stole Christmas?
    The Grinch
  • What colour are mistletoe berries?
    White
  • What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
    Ebenezer
  • Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney after Christmas?
    Italy
  • Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?
    Finland
    Brazil
    New Zealand
    China
  • Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks?
    Cookies and milk.
  • Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"?
    Charles Dickens
  • What are the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave baby Jesus, according to Christmas history?
    Gold, Myrrh, and Frankincense
  • What are the names of Santa's Reindeers? (Name at least 4.)
    Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner
  • What do you call Santa Claus in Spanish?
    Papa Noel
  • According to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ was born in a ___________.
    Stable
  • How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
    four
  • Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
    silver
  • What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s partner, from the play, A Christmas Carol?
    Jacob Marley
  • Who invented electric Christmas lights?
    Thomas Edison
  • On 6 December, St Nicolas brings presents to good children and sticks for bad children in which country?
    France
    Mexico
    Germany
    Spain
  • How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
    Feliz Navidad
  • At Christmas, people love eating fried chicken from fast-food restaurants in which country?
    Vietnam
    Japan
    Korea
    China