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It's All About Elf On The Shelf! Quiz


My young grandchildren are always excited by the annual arrival of ELF ON THE SHELF in their home. This year Elf's daily report to Santa is going to be enhanced by a word game made with the letters from his name! See what holiday words you can find!

A multiple-choice quiz by ponycargirl. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
ponycargirl
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
399,459
Updated
Jan 05 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
645
Question 1 of 10
1. Today ELF ON THE SHELF is visiting a German family who is eating a traditional kind of Christmas bread made with nuts and fruit. What is the family eating?

Answer: (One Word 7 letters)
Question 2 of 10
2. ELF ON THE SHELF always has a good report for children who tell the truth. What adjective does he use to describe them to Santa?

Answer: (One Word 6 letters)
Question 3 of 10
3. It is the night before Christmas. ELF ON THE SHELF has noticed that children do what in their beds while waiting for a visit from St. Nicholas?

Answer: (One Word 6 letters)
Question 4 of 10
4. Oh, no! Today the weather prediction is that we might have what form of ice? Will that keep ELF ON THE SHELF from visiting the North Pole tonight?

Answer: (One Word 5 letters)
Question 5 of 10
5. It's Christmas Eve in Venice, Italy. ELF ON THE SHELF is watching a family enjoy a traditional Christmas meal. What is the main dish being served?

Answer: (One Word - 3 letters)
Question 6 of 10
6. Tonight ELF ON THE SHELF is listening to children who are singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" at their school program. Which French gift was given in triplicate?

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)
Question 7 of 10
7. ELF ON THE SHELF has dropped in on a celebration in a small English town to observe the young children playing together. What is another name for this type of festival?

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)
Question 8 of 10
8. Tonight ELF ON THE SHELF is sitting on the mantel of a home where beautifully done Christmas stockings are hanging. From what popular arts and craft material could the stockings be made?

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)
Question 9 of 10
9. Oh, my! ELF ON THE SHELF has found a family working together to make a delicious type of candy using just sugar or molasses, butter, and a bit of flour. What are they making?

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)
Question 10 of 10
10. ELF ON THE SHELF has taken a moment to listen to the carolers who have come to the door. They are singing "The First ___".

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Today ELF ON THE SHELF is visiting a German family who is eating a traditional kind of Christmas bread made with nuts and fruit. What is the family eating?

Answer: stollen

The original Christmas stollen dates back to the Council of Trent in 1545, although it didn't taste much like the stollen that is made today. In fact, with its main ingredients being flour, yeast, oil, and water back then, it didn't have much taste. So why was it made like that? Back in the day people fasted during Advent.

They were not allowed to use ingredients like butter in their baking. Believe it or not, a group from Saxony wrote a letter to the pope asking if they could substitute butter for oil due to the latter's expensive nature, and it took quite a long time to get approval on that small change. Ordinary families who wanted to make the substitution, however, had to pay a fine to the church. Today there are a variety of recipes for stollen that contain ingredients like raisins, almonds, cinnamon, vanilla, butter, and even rum! And - the outside of the bread is decorated with some sort of icing. Yum!
2. ELF ON THE SHELF always has a good report for children who tell the truth. What adjective does he use to describe them to Santa?

Answer: honest

Of course, children are told at Christmas that Santa knows who is naughty and nice. According to Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, who wrote the book "The Elf on the Shelf" (2004), Santa's helper elves make their way to the North Pole every night to tell Santa what they have learned about the children's behavior during the day and return to their home the next morning. (Parents, you need to make sure you put Elf in a different spot each day!) A big part of being nice is being truthful or honest. Santa likes to see that!

When you get your Elf on the Shelf, don't forget to name him! He cannot work his magic without a name and a family's love.
3. It is the night before Christmas. ELF ON THE SHELF has noticed that children do what in their beds while waiting for a visit from St. Nicholas?

Answer: nestle

Clement Moore's famous poem was first published in 1823 after one of his friends sent it to a local newspaper in New York. It was not until 1827 that it was published and actually credited to Moore. It is understandable that a man who made a living as a professor of Bible learning might be a bit reluctant to attach his name to a poem that he had actually written for his children.

It was 1844 before he published the verse in a collection of his own writings. Perhaps his reluctance in taking credit for the poem is what has led to the debate that still exists today on whether or not Moore was the actual author. Oh, and by the way, in the poem "the children were nestled all snug in their beds". "Nestle" means to lay next to or within something that keeps you warm.
4. Oh, no! Today the weather prediction is that we might have what form of ice? Will that keep ELF ON THE SHELF from visiting the North Pole tonight?

Answer: sleet

Of course not! Elf can make it to the North Pole in spite of the weather conditions. In fact, he will make it back to his family's home before morning and choose a different hiding place from which to watch. Did you know that there are two kinds of sleet? One type is described as a combination of rain and snow falling, while the other is called ice pellets, and consists of small little balls of ice.

Parents, if you are tired of finding a different spot for Elf every morning, you may consider having him slip on the sleet and put his leg in a cast. That way he has an excuse to stay in the same spot a bit longer!
5. It's Christmas Eve in Venice, Italy. ELF ON THE SHELF is watching a family enjoy a traditional Christmas meal. What is the main dish being served?

Answer: eel

Okay! This doesn't sound good at all, and I certainly don't want to go buy any at the market place because the eyes look back at a person! But in Venice, Italy, grilled eel is the main dish in a traditional dinner. The eel is accompanied by beans and rice and a goby broth which is made from tiny fish.

Another popular meal served during Christmas in Venice, and Naples as well, is called Risotto de la Visilia, and is also made with eel. It is believed that the use of eel for the Christmas season dates back to Roman times. We must remember that an eel is a fish, and the fish is an important symbol of Christianity.
6. Tonight ELF ON THE SHELF is listening to children who are singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" at their school program. Which French gift was given in triplicate?

Answer: hens

The "Twelve Days of Christmas" song dates back to England in 1780, although some believe that it originated in France. In the beginning the song had lyrics, but no melody; both have changed over time depending on regional differences. Although you may be familiar with the modern version of the song, you may not know that "three French hens" is a reference to a French breed of chicken called Faverolles.

They are a large breed, with five toes rather than four, that are covered with feathers! While the chicken is exhibited in shows, it also makes a tasty meal! The friendly fellow tends to be harassed by other chickens, so it may be best to keep him in a similar group, but the breed makes a great pet for kids. And, oh! Faverolles can be either male or female, although the song makes a specific reference to hens.
7. ELF ON THE SHELF has dropped in on a celebration in a small English town to observe the young children playing together. What is another name for this type of festival?

Answer: fete

The term itself comes from the Medieval Latin "festus" and French "fete", which means "holiday" or "party". Fetes are popular gatherings in English towns and villages and they are not just held during Christmas. In fact, many of the outdoor events are held as fundraisers for different organizations. They feature games, food, entertainment, and fun!
8. Tonight ELF ON THE SHELF is sitting on the mantel of a home where beautifully done Christmas stockings are hanging. From what popular arts and craft material could the stockings be made?

Answer: felt

The manufacturing of felt, material that was originally made from pressing wool fibers together, dates all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia! It was used for a variety of items, such as rugs, hats, and slippers. Made from acrylic and other synthetic fibers today, felt is a popular material used for arts and crafts projects.

It is relatively inexpensive and has a variety of uses, such as the backing of Christmas stockings and felt boards, which are used for storytelling.
9. Oh, my! ELF ON THE SHELF has found a family working together to make a delicious type of candy using just sugar or molasses, butter, and a bit of flour. What are they making?

Answer: toffee

Dating from 1825, toffee was originally made as a form of taffy. It is a delicious, easy-to-make treat year round, and adding almonds or raisins makes it even better! And what do you think of Heath bars? Made of toffee and chocolate, they are just a little taste of heaven! During the Christmas holidays, toffee can be made using red and green sprinkles, or even holiday M&Ms.

By the way, English toffee is typically made with brown sugar rather than white like American, and, unlike its American counterpart, doesn't feature nuts.
10. ELF ON THE SHELF has taken a moment to listen to the carolers who have come to the door. They are singing "The First ___".

Answer: noel

Originating from French in the 1300s, the word "noel" literally means "Christmas, the Feast of the Nativity". It was probably passed down, however, from the word "nael", which, in the Latin of the Roman Catholic Church, was used to designate the birthday of Christ. In English it is a synonym of the word "Christmas". Since the early 1800s, the term has been used to designate a Christmas carol. "The First Noel", a popular song of the season, was first published in 1823.
Source: Author ponycargirl

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