FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

The Merry Christmas Quiz

Especially for Christmas!

A multiple-choice quiz by stazjay. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
stazjay

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,888

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
8260

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer? Hint

Rudolph

Blitzen

Comet

Dazzle

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. What country does the poinsettia originate from? Hint

Mexico

England

America

Italy

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. What is the traditional name of the snowman associated with Christmas? Hint

Snowy

Frosty

Blizzardy

Christmassy

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. At Christmas, which of these decorations are NOT placed upon the Christmas tree? Hint

Microphone

Angel

Star

Fairy

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the story by Charles Dickens, which tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's hatred of Christmas? Hint

Snow Is In The Air

A Christmas Carol

Big Fat Santa

A Festive Welcome

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What do we call a vow or promise to change in the next year? Hint

A January's Vow

A Next Year Pledge

A New Year's Fresh Start

A New Year's Resolution

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Christmas is celebrated because of what event? Hint

America thought of the idea.

Santa's birth.

Jesus' birth.

The first snowman was made.

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What date is Christmas Eve? Hint

23rd December

25th January

25th December

24th December

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What was Santa's saintly name? Hint

Jack

Nicholas

Austin

Robert

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. What are gifts _usually_ put in before being handed out? Hint

No paper

Toilet paper

A4 paper

Wrapping paper

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Mar 24 2024 : DeepHistory: 9/10
Mar 08 2024 : toddruby96: 10/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer?

Answer: Dazzle

Rudolph's nose only lights up on Christmas Eve!

2. What country does the poinsettia originate from?

Answer: Mexico

The poinsettia was hung up as decoration in the rooms of people living in Mexico.

3. What is the traditional name of the snowman associated with Christmas?

Answer: Frosty

"Frosty the Snowman" is a Christmas song that many schools sing as part of their Christmas play!

4. At Christmas, which of these decorations are NOT placed upon the Christmas tree?

Answer: Microphone

The star represents the star that led the three wise men to Jesus, and the angel represents the angel that came to the Virgin Mary!

5. What is the name of the story by Charles Dickens, which tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's hatred of Christmas?

Answer: A Christmas Carol

This story has been adapted for television and the big screen a number of times!

6. What do we call a vow or promise to change in the next year?

Answer: A New Year's Resolution

The first one of these was made in 1622 by George Lees, a baker from London.

7. Christmas is celebrated because of what event?

Answer: Jesus' birth.

Jesus was a healer according to the Bible.

8. What date is Christmas Eve?

Answer: 24th December

Christmas Eve is the night before Christmas. Some families open presents on Christmas Eve, while others prefer to open them on Christmas Day.

9. What was Santa's saintly name?

Answer: Nicholas

Saint Nicholas traditionally bought happiness to children, not presents.

10. What are gifts _usually_ put in before being handed out?

Answer: Wrapping paper

Not all presents are covered in this paper, but some are given in gift bags!

Source: Author stazjay

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor NatalieW before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.