15 Christmas Quiz Questions

Questions

1. The legend of Santa Claus is associated with which saint?
2. What festive name is given to a play that tells the story of Jesus Christ's birth, usually performed by children at Christmas?
3. 'The Man Who Invented Christmas' is a 2017 Christmas biographical comedy drama film about whom?
4. What biblical word is given to refer to the Three Wise Men?




5. What did British baker Tom Smith invent in 1847?
6. Which English singer-songwriter wrote the song "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday"?
7. Which store features in the film " Miracle on 34th Street"?
8. At one time a Terry's Chocolate Orange was estimated to be found in a tenth of British Christmas stockings - how many delicious segments are in there in each orange?
9. There is only one triangle in a tub of Quality Street - what colour is it?
10. Which toy invented by Frenchman Andre Cassagnes was launched in the United States in time for the 1960 Christmas season?
11. Which Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
12. Which Jewish festival falls roughly the same time of year as Christmas?
13. British pop duo Wham! first released the song "Last Christmas" in December of which year?
14. In the Christian Christmas carol "The Holly and the Ivy", the holly represents Jesus but what does the ivy represent?
15. Christmas Jumper Day is an annual fundraising campaign in the UK and Ireland organised by which famous UK charity?

Answers

1. Saint Nicholas
2. Nativity
3. Charles Dickens
4. Magi
5. Christmas cracker
6. Roy Wood (in 1973 and performed by Wizzard)
7. Macy's
8. 20 segments
9. Green
10. Etch A Sketch
11. Jingle Bells
12. Hanukkah








13. 1984
14. The Virgin Mary
15. Save the Children