How well do you know your Christmas? Two rounds, 39 questions. Read each question, take a guess, then press + to reveal the answer. Keep score and see who wins!
Round 1: Christmas Movies & Books
Who was the star of the Christmas movie Jingle All the Way?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
Who was the star of the movie titled White Christmas?
Bing Crosby
What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer
Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
Four
What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks?
The Polar Express
What made Frosty come to life in the movie “Frosty the Snowman?”
His hat
Why did the other reindeer pick on Rudolph?
His ruddy red nose
How many reindeer were in the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight. Rudolph wasn’t in the story.
Round 2: Christmas Foods & Drinks
Which milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions?
Eggnog
Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?
Germany
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
Pigs in blankets
The red and white costume of Father Christmas was allegedly first introduced by which drinks manufacturer?
Coca-Cola
In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck; clockwise or anti-clockwise?
Clockwise
What would you stick into an onion, when following a traditional bread sauce recipe?
Cloves
A swede is a cross between which two vegetables?
A cabbage and a turnip
What is a female turkey called?
A hen
What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck?
Wattle
Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy
True or False: Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard.
True
Visions of which sweet foodstuff danced in children’s heads as they slept, according to Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “‘Twas the Night before Christmas”?
Sugar-plums
In Oaxaca City, Mexico, Noche de rábanos is celebrated every 23rd December. Which food gives this festival its name?
Radish; Noche de rábanos is Night of the Radishes when Mexican craftsmen create carvings from root vegetables.
Approximately how many turkeys were purchased at Christmas 2013 in the UK; 1 million, 10 million, or 20 million?
10 million
What is a ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas?
Yule log (cake/chocolate log or similar acceptable)
When did Coca-Cola start featuring Santa in their ads?
1931
What soda company often uses Santa Claus in their Christmas advertising?
Coca-Cola
What fairy tale inspired gingerbread houses?
The Brothers Grimm “Hansel and Gretel”
Where did gingerbread houses start? Bonus points for when.
Germany. 16th century
What Christmas treat popular in England has dried fruit and spices and once contained meat?
Mince pies. Mincemeat pies are also acceptable.
What type of craft house is popular to make and eat for Christmas?
Gingerbread house
Why are candy canes shaped like shepherd’s canes?
To remind of the gifts the shepherds brought to baby Christ.
Where did eggnog start?
England
What food has a long shelf life but many people don’t like it?
Fruitcake
What do you leave for reindeer?
Carrots and oats
What do you leave for Santa?
Milk and cookies
What is the significance of a Yule Log or Bûche de Noël?
Cake symbolized the log you should burn on Christmas Eve. If the log goes out before the morning, it is believed you will face bad luck in the new year.
What dish was served by Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol? Also mentioned in the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Figgy pudding
How many turkeys are cooked each Christmas?
22 million
