QUIZ: Q & A Christmas Quiz
1. Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"? Charles Dickens
2. What was the name of Scrooge's partner? Jacob Marley
3. Who was the author of "The Grinch"? Dr. Seuss
4. What was the name of the town? Whoville
5. Who was the author of "The Gift of the Magi"? O.Henry
6. What did Della give her husband Jim for Christmas? A watch chain
7. What was used to make Frosty the Snowman's nose? A button
8. What did Frosty say as he waved goodbye? Don't you cry, I'll be back again some day.
9. Who was the Roman emperor at the time of the birth of Jesus? Caesar Augustus
10. What gifts did the wise men bring? Gold, frankincense and myrhh.
11. Who wrote the poem, "The Night Before Christmas"? Clement C. Moore
12. What was the poem's original title? A Visit From St. Nicholas
13. The name "Kriss Kringle" is from the German, "Christkindl" meaning ___. Christ Child
14. One of Santa's reindeer is named "Donder" which in Dutch means ___. Thunder
15. Twelve ___ a-leaping. Lords
16. Eleven ___ dancing. Ladies
17. In "The Christmas Song" what is roasting on an open fire? Chestnuts
18. What are people dressed up like? Eskimos
19. In this 1947 film Edmund Gwenn portrayed Santa at Macy's department store. Miracle on 34th Street
20. Who played the role in the 1994 remake? Richard Attenborough
21. On what day of the year did "Good King Wenceslas" venture forth? Dec. 26 (On the Feast of Stephen)
22. What 3 words are used to describe the snow that night? Deep, crisp, even
23. Translate: "O Tannenbaum". O Christmas Tree
24. Translate: "Adeste Fideles". O Come, All Ye Faithful
25. In the "Winter Wonderland" song who or what has gone away? The blue bird
26. And what are they going to do in the meadow? Build a snowman
27. What was the title of the 1988 modernization of "A Christmas Carol" starring Bill Murray? Scrooged
28. In the 1983 comedy, "A Christmas Story" what gift does the little boy want? A Red Ryder BB gun
29. Quote the first 3 words of "A Christmas Carol". "Marley was dead"
30. How lomg after the death of Scrooge's partner does the story take place? 7 years
31. In "The Gift of the Magi" how did Della raise money to buy Jim's gift? Sold her hair
32. How did Jim get the money for Della's gift? Sold his watch
33. Who played Scrooge in the 1951 film "A Christmas Carol"? Alastair Sim
34. What role was played by Patrick Macnee (John Steed in "The Avengers" series.)? Young Jacob Marley
35. Name the girl who asked the "New York Sun", "Is there a Santa Claus?" Virginia (O'Hanlon)
36. Part of the reply was, "Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in ___". Fairies
37. Who narrated the original animated TV version of "The Grinch"? Boris Karloff
38. What was the name of the little girl? Cindy Lou Who
39. What was Scrooge's first name? Ebenezer
40. What was the crippled boy's name? Tiny Tim
41. What was the name of the Grinch's dog? Max
42. What was the main course for the Xmas feast? Roast beast
43. Of what were "Frosty the Snowman's" eye made? Coal
44. What must have been magical because it brought Frosty to life? An old silk hat
45. What was Scrooge's one-word comment about Christmas? Humbug
46. How many ghosts visited Scrooge? Four
47. "Eight ___ a-milking" maids
48. "Seven ___ a-swimming" swans
49. "Twas the night before Christmas..." Quote the next 14 words of the poem. "when all through the house, not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse."
50. Where was St. Nick when first sighted by the narrator? On the lawn outside.
51. Provide the song title. "Don we now our gay apparel." Deck the Halls
52. " Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzels with noodles." My Favorite Things
53. Name the first "Peanuts" TV special. A Charlie Brown Christmas
54. Jimmy Boyd had 2 novelty Xmas hits during the 1950's. Name either song. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus / All I Want for Christmas
is My 2 Front Teeth
55. Name the 4 reindeer with names ending in "er". Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Donder
56. Name 3 of the other 4 reindeer. Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Blitzen
57. What was the name of Tiny Tim's father? Bob Cratchit
58. Other than in appearance, how was the final Spirit different? Never spoke
59. What was the name of Scrooge's sister? Fan
60. What was the name of Scrooge's kindly past employer? Fezziwig
61. The Spirit showed Scrooge "Man's " children. What were they called? Ignorance and Want
62.Song title? "Bells on bobtail ring" Jingle Bells
63."Oh the weather outside is frightful" Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
64. "What a bright time; it's the right time to rock the night away" Jingle-Bell Rock
65. "Long lay the world in sin and error pining" O Holy Night
66. Who accompanied Good King Wenceslas? His page
67. Near what fountain did the peasant live? St. Agnes' Fountain
68. What 3 things did the king ask to be brought to him? Flesh, wine, pine-logs
69. In the "Winter Wonderland" song who will they pretend the snowman is? Parson Brown
70. Where will they "conspire"? By the fire
71. Caspar (Gaspar) is 1 of the 3 traditional wise men. Name the other 2. Balthazar, Melchior
72. In what musical work does "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" occur? The Nutcracker
73. His popular 1957 album featured songs titled, "White Christmas" and "Blue Christmas". Elvis Presley
74. These papier mache persons or animals filled with treats are popular in Mexico. Pinatas
75. In the song title, "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" after which word is there a comma? After 'Merry'
76. What gift was sent on the 1st day of Xmas in "The 12 Days of Xmas"? A partridge in a pear tree
77. In "The Xmas Song" what 2 things "will help to make the season bright"? Turkey and some mistletoe
78. What are the children trying to see? If reindeer really know how to fly
79. Bing Crosby introduced the song "White Christmas" in this 1942 movie. Holiday Inn
80. In this 1995 film Ferdinand the Duck said, "Xmas means dinner, dinner means death!" Babe
81. Quote the last 5 words of "A Christmas Carol". God Bless Us, Every One!
82. Who portrayed Scrooge in the 1970 musical version titled "Scrooge"? Albert Finney
83. Who portrayed Scrooge in the 1984 TV version? George C. Scott
84. In "The Gift of the Magi" what did Jim buy Della? Combs for her hair
85. What 2003 film was promoted with the tag line, "He doesn't care if you're naughty or nice"? Bad Santa
86. In "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" what are the 2 things the children are warned NOT to do? Cry and pout
87. What work by Dylan Thomas begins, "One Christmas was so much like another"? A Child's Christmas in Wales
88. Who sang the hit songs "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman"? Gene Autrey
89. In this 1994 film Tim Allen plays a divorced father who becomes the fat man in the red suit. Santa Claus
90. Who played the title role in "Bad Santa" 2003? Billy Bob Thornton
91. In this 1946 film George says, "Zuzu's petals, there they are! What do you know about that! Merry Christmas Bert!" It's a Wonderful
Life"
92. Joseph and Mary left this city in Galilee and went to Judea. Nazareth
93. Who was the king of Judea? Herod
94. To what city in Judea did they go? Bethlehem
95. It was also known as "The City of __". David
96. What did "Frosty" say as he waved goodbye? Don't you cry. I'll be back again some day."
97. Who plays the title role in "Elf"? Will Ferrell
98. Who portrays Santa in "Elf"? Edward Asner
99. Who portrayed the title role in "The Santa Claus" 1994? Tim Allen
100. "Merry ___ and a Happy ___ ___!" Christmas New Year
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