Holiday Trivia

To play Holiday Trivia, first enlarge

this Christmas Tree Gameboard onto
24 Each team has separate questions and
answers. When a team lands on a
posterboard or draw the tree on the numbered space, refer to the corre-
class chalkboard. Next, divide the sponding numbered question. If the
class into two teams, the RED team team answers the question correctly,
and the GREEN team.
23 they may move to the next space.
If the answer is incorrect, they
To start the game, toss a must give up their turn.
coin to see which team will
go first. The object of the game is to
22 21 see which team can get to
the top of the tree first.

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QUESTIONS - RED TEAM QUESTIONS - GREEN TEAM

1. When day is Christmas Day?
2. Name the red flower commonly used at
Christmas.
3. Who were the Magi?
4. What is the name of the special candle-
stick used during Hanukkah?
5. Name three of Santa’s reindeer.
6. What song contains the phrase
“Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la?”
7. What is the name of the famous singing
chipmunk?
8. What was Scrooge’s favorite saying in “A
Christmas Carol?”
9. Name two places where Santa puts
presents for children.
10. In what country would you wish someone
“Joyeux Noel?”
11. What did Mary ride to the stable where
she gave birth to Jesus?
12. What is a creche?
13. In the song “The Twelve Days of Christ-
mas,” what was sent on the eighth day?
14. What is the Jewish holiday celebrated in
December?
15. In one holiday song, a boy claims all he
wants for Christmas are two things.
What are they?
16. Name the famous Christmas ballet
enjoyed by children.
17. What are latkes?
18. What are the two main Christmas colors?
19. Where does Santa live?
20. In the Bible story about the first Christ-
mas, why did Mary and Joseph go to
Bethlehem?
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1. What happens when you stand under
mistletoe?
2. Who was chosen to guide Santa on
Christmas Eve?
3. What do bad boys and girls get for
Christmas?
4. What is Santa Claus called in England?
5. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in
Mexico?
6. Who’s “nipping at your nose” when you
go outside in winter?
7. What is the date of Christmas Eve?
8. What do Dutch children leave out for
Santa to fill with presents?
9. Who are Santa’s helpers?
10. How many turtle doves were sent in the
song “The Twelve Days of Christmas?”
11. What famous snowman do we sing about
at Christmas?
12. Name one of the three spirits who visited
Scrooge on Christmas Eve.
13. In what country would you find a piñata
on Christmas Day?
14. Name one ingredient in mince pie.
15. Name a food item people often string
together to make garlands.
16. Who first saw the star of Bethlehem in
the Bible story?
17. How many reindeer does Santa have?
18. Who is Kris Kringle?
19. When is the first day of winter?
20. In the song about “Rudolph,” what is the
weather like on Christmas Eve?
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QUESTIONS - RED TEAM (continued) QUESTIONS - GREEN TEAM (continued)

21. What do people hang on their doors at
Christmas?
22. What is said that animals do on
Christmas Eve?
23. What is “roasting on an open fire” in
“The Christmas Song?”
24. Name three words Santa says when he’s
happy.
21. Who is “coming to town” in the popular
Christmas carol?
22. What is the “top” called that Jewish
children play with?
23. What is the name of the little boy
in “A Christmas Carol?”
24. Name one of the gifts brought to Jesus by
the Three Wise Men.

ANSWERS - RED TEAM ANSWERS - GREEN TEAM

1. December 25 1. You get kissed
2. Poinsettia 2. Rudolph
3. The Three Wise Men 3. Coal in their stockings
4. Menorah 4. Father Christmas
5. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet 5. Feliz Navidad
Cupid, Donder, Blitzen and Rudolph 6. Jack Frost
6. “Deck the Halls” 7. December 24
7. Alvin 8. Wooden Shoes
8. “Bah, Humbug!” 9. Elves
9. Under the tree and inside stockings 10. Two turtle doves
10. France 11. Frosty
11. Donkey 12. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present
12. Replica of the stable where Jesus was and Future
born 13. Mexico
13. Eight maids a-milking 14. Raisins, apples, cinnamon, cloves,
14. Hanukkah nutmeg, sugar, and sometimes meats.
15. Two front teeth 15. Popcorn and cranberries
16. “The Nutcracker” 16. The Three Wise Men
17. Potato pancakes which are made during 17. With Rudolph, nine
Hanukkah 18. Santa Claus
18. Red and Green 19. December 22
19. The North Pole 20. Foggy
20. They went to be counted and to pay taxes 21. Santa Claus
21. Wreaths 22. Dreydl
22. They talk 23. Tiny Tim
23. Chestnuts 24. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
24. “Ho, ho, ho!”

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