Christmas Trivia Quiz

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1. What 2 words are normally pre-printed on gift tags?

2. Where did Santa land his sleigh in "The Night Before Christmas"?

3. Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"?

4. What were the names of the 3 kings that went to see baby Jesus?

5. What is the 12th day after Christmas called?

6. Why do people give water globes at Christmas?

7. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?

8. Where did Mary & Joseph lived after their marriage?

9. Why were Joseph and Mary going to Bethlehem.

10. What was the manger?

11. What are magi?

12. How old was Jesus when he began his ministry?

13. Who was the first English monarch to have a Christmas tree?

14. According to the bible, what Jesus was Jesus born?

15. In what year did a shipload of Italian sailors rescue the bones of St. Nicholas?

16. Which traditional Christmas pants is not poisonous?

17. According to the legend, what did Santa have arranged back in1901?

18. How many sides does the snowflakes have?

19. Which city, famous for its 'Christmas Market', is also known as 'The Gingerbread Capital of the World'?

20. In which 2 oceans would you find a Christmas Island?

21. What is the all time best-selling Christmas recording?

22. When were electric Christmas lights first used?

23. The carol 'Silent Night' was first play on what instrument?

24. How many candles are on a Hanukkah Menorah (candelabra)?

25. In which newspaper did the editorial 'Yes Virginia, There is Santa Claus' originally appeared?

26. Near Christmas time, Scottish children 'cry up the lum', meaning that they?

27. In Syria, Christmas Gifts are distributed by?

28. When distributing Christmas gifts in Holland, St. Nicholas is accompanied by?

29. At Christmas, it is customary to exchange kisses beneath a sprig of which plant?

30. What was the father of John The Baptist?

31. What was the connection between 'Comet, Cupid & Vixen'?

32. Which country traditionally provides Britain with a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square in London?

33. In which famous Christmas song is a snowman pretended to be ' Parsons Brown' ?

34. In what year was the first Christmas card produced?

35. Why is the word Christmas sometimes shortened to Xmas?

36. Finish this line from an old Christmas carol: Oh come all ye Faithful....

37. When did the first Christmas celebrations happen?

38. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem.

39. Which animals were present at the manger where Christ was born?

40. Who were the visitors from east?

41. Which book of the bible has the most to say about Christ's advent?

42. What is traditionally found in a Christmas pudding?

43. What is the of the re flower associated with Christmas?

44. How many 'Lords a Leaping' were there?

45. In which language is Christmas known for Nadolig?

46. Which German Christmas season figure punishes children who are naughty, not prayerful & not have catechism?

47. Who tried to have Christmas abolished?

48. Which church does not acknowledge Christmas?

49. From a religious viewpoint, what is the only holiday considered bigger than Christmas?

50. What is the name of the most famous Christmas ballet?

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If you got the question on the date of Christmas is wrong, you have a valid challenge. Quiz assertion that the Bible is the only source that can be heard on the date of Christmas is completely unfounded and Protestant.