The ABCs of Christmas

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1. Which of the following did Charles Dickens write? A Christmas Song Angels from the Realms of Glory Away in the Manger A Christmas Carol

2. Canada, The U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as a holiday. What is the holiday called? Britain’s Day Boxing Day Bearer’s Day Beer Day

3. In the animated TV special, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, the townsfolk create a song to attract Santa back. According to the song, what is calling Santa? Comet and Cupid Calling birds Christmas bells Chimneys asunder

4. Which of the following is NOT one of Santa’s reindeer? Dancer Dasher Donner Duster

5. This milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Answer: (One Word. Begins with 'e'.)

6. How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish? Felipe Nochos Fuego y Feliciano Feliz Nativity Feliz Navidad

7. Who tries to stop Christmas from coming by stealing all things Christmas from the Whos? Green Goblin Garfield Ghost of Christmas present Grinch

8. What Christmas song has the line “I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.” Holly Jolly Christmas Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Here Comes Santa Claus Here We Come a Wassailing

9. Similar to tinsel, these long strips of shiny foil are used to decorate a Christmas tree. What are they called? Ichu Igloos Icicles Iceland

10. What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? Joy to the World Jingle Bells Jolly O’ Saint Nicholas Jesu

11. Which of the following is often given as Santa’s birth name? Kenneth Kusco Karl Kana Kris Kringle Kevin Krinkle

12. On the tenth day of Christmas, what does my true love give to me? Lights a-twinkling Ladies dancing Lords a-leaping Lovebirds flying

13. According to Christmas custom, any two people that meet under this hanging plant are obliged to kiss. What is the name of this plant? Answer: (One Word. Begins with 'm'.)

14. This ballet production is a seasonal favorite. What is its name? Nativity Neux Nutcracker Nunsensations

15. Which of these is NOT a Christmas carol? O Little Town of Bethlehem O Christmas Tree O Little Town of Glory Oh Holy Night

16. What holiday favorite plant is originally from Mexico and comes in red, pink and white varieties? Poinsettia Poppies Pear tree Pansies

17. Under what queen’s reign and influence did the modern day Christmas tree tradition begin? Queen Victoria Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth I Queen Mary I

18. According to the popular song, what did a reindeer do to grandma? Ratted out Ridiculed Raised her Ran over

19. What kind of night is made famous in Joseph Mohr’s song, written almost 200 years ago? Snowy Secular Simple Silent

20. What do I want in finishing the title of the song “All I Want for Christmas is my …”? Ten Dollars Back Truck and Train Two Front Teeth Teddy Bear

21. According to the song of the same name, where do we hear Santa going click click click? Under the mistletoe Uncle Charlie’s dreams Up on the roof Up on the housetop

22. What is Santa's only reindeer whose name begins with a V? Answer: (One Word)

23. What kind of Christmas is Bing Crosby dreaming of in his famous song? Warm Whacky White Wonderful

24. What is an abbreviation often used for the word Christmas? Answer: (One Word. Begins with 'x', no hyphen.)

25. What is the name of the miner looking for silver and gold in "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"? Yosemite Sam Yukon Cornelius Yohan Floreelius Yenta Ives