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  • How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
    Twelve
    Ten
    Eight
    Six
  • Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch?”
    Eggshake
    Eggmilk
    Eggnog
  • How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh?
    NINE! Their names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and, of course, Rudolph.
  • Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
    silver
  • According to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ was born in a ___________.
    Shed
    Barn
    Stable
  • Who once stole Christmas?
    The Grinch
  • Who invented electric Christmas lights? When?
    Albert Einstein in 1880
    Alexander Graham Bell in 1880
    Thomas Edison in 1880
    Thomas Edison in 1900
  • In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned?
    “A one-horse open sleigh”
    "Santa's one-horse open sleigh"
    "A nine-horse open sleigh"
  • Finish these song lyrics: "On the twelth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me-"
    twelve lords a-leaping
    twelve maids a-milking
    twelve drummers drumming
    twelve geese a-laying
  • Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks?
    Chocolate and hot chocolate.
    Cookies and milk.
    Water and porridge.
    Crisps and coca cola.
  • What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
    Home Alone
    A Christmas Carol
    Elf
    The Grinch
  • What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags?
    To and From
  • What are the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave baby Jesus, according to Christmas history?
    Gold, Myrrh, and Frankincense
  • Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"?
    Charles Dickens
    Jane Austen
    JK Rowling
  • Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
    Germany
  • Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
    Finland
    Greece
    Russia
    Italy
  • Which is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?
    The Grinch
    The Nutcracker
    Elf
  • What are the names of Santa's Reindeers? (Name at least 4.)
    Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner
  • Traditionally at Christmas time, you can kiss someone when you are both standing underneath what plant?
    Mistletoe
  • Which is the most popular ornament used to place at the top of the Christmas tree?
    Angel
  • On Christmas day, which member of the British royal family gives a speech?
    The Queen
  • Canada, The U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas...but what is this day called?
    Boxing Day
    Fighting Day
    Wrapping day
    Wrestling Day
  • What do you call Santa Claus in French?
    Père Noël
  • Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoes.What is it?
    Bell
  • Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?
    Japan
    Mexico
    Finland
    Australia
  • What words follow “Silent Night” in the song?
    Special night
    Holy night
    Quiet night
    Christmas night