Round 1
Question 1 (Easy - Child Level)
What day of the year is Christmas?
ANSWER: December 25th
Question 2
What do you put on top of wrapped Christmas presents?
ANSWER: A bow (or "ribbon")
Question 3
In "Frosty the Snowman," what are Frosty's eyes made of?
ANSWER: Coal (or "lumps of coal")
Question 4
What Christmas plant is known for its red and green leaves?
ANSWER: Poinsettia
Question 5 (Hard - Adult Level)
In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
ANSWER: Germany
Audio Bonus (2 points)
Play 10-15 second clip from the song
ANSWER: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (clip: different section than Set A)
Round 2
Question 1 (Easy - Child Level)
What are the little helpers who work with Santa called?
ANSWER: Elves
Question 2
How does Santa traditionally enter houses to deliver presents?
ANSWER: Through the chimney (or "down the chimney")
Question 3
In the movie "Elf," what is the first rule in The Code of Elves?
ANSWER: "Treat every day like Christmas"
Question 4
What winter sport involves sliding down a snowy hill on a flat board?
ANSWER: Sledding (accept "tobogganing" or "sled riding")
Question 5 (Hard - Adult Level)
Which famous author wrote "A Christmas Carol"?
ANSWER: Charles Dickens
Audio Bonus (2 points)
Play 10-15 second clip from the song
ANSWER: "Winter Wonderland" (clip: different section than Set B)
Round 3
Question 1 (Easy - Child Level)
What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer?
ANSWER: Rudolph
Question 2
What type of cookie is often decorated and shaped like people at Christmas?
ANSWER: Gingerbread (cookies/men)
Question 3
In "The Night Before Christmas," not a creature was stirring, not even a what?
ANSWER: A mouse
Question 4
What do people typically do under mistletoe?
ANSWER: Kiss
Question 5 (Hard - Adult Level)
What is the shortest day of the year called, which occurs around December 21st?
ANSWER: Winter Solstice
Audio Bonus (2 points)
Play 10-15 second clip from the song
ANSWER: "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" (clip: different section than Set B)