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Christmas Quiz 2

1. What carol is known as the counting song? The Twelve Days of Christmas
2. Where did there arise such a clatter? On the lawn
3. What type of canned pie filling is a big seller at Christmastime? Pumpkin
4. What three characters sing "The Chipmunk Song"? Alvin, Theodore & Simon
5. What gift did Caspar bring? Myrrh
6. In It's a Wonderful Life, what part of George's house is always broken? The bannister
7. Traditionally, does the oldest or youngest family member open the first present? The youngest child
8. What carol demands figgy pudding? We Wish You A Merry Christmas
9. What flower does Moore compare St. Nick's cheeks to? A rose
10. Whose eyes were made of coal? Frosty the Snowman’s
11. What song was originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh"? Jingle Bells
12. What holiday film annually appears on television more than 300 times? It’s A Wonderful Life
13. In It's A Wonderful Life, what two friends share their names with two Sesame Street characters? Bert & Ernie
14. What is Frosty's nose made of? A button
15. How does Scrooge improve Cratchit's life the day after Christmas? He gives him a raise
16. What country started the tradition of exchanging gifts? Italy (The Romans)
17. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what winter recreation is the cast of characters doing in the opening scene? Ice skating
18. What are tiny, inexpensive gifts usually called? Stocking stuffers
19. Name the reindeer whose name begins with a "B"? Blitzen
20. What W.W.II First Lady wrote a Christmas story about a girl named Marta? Eleanor Roosevelt
21. What non-smoking association sponsors Christmas seals? The Lung Association
22. Visions of what dance in children's heads? Sugar Plums
23. How many times is the name of Santa Claus used in "The Night Before Christmas"? None
24. What is the most popular tree topper? Angel
25. What song contains the line "Although, it's been said, many times, many ways"? The Christmas Song
26. What did the Little Drummer Boy give to the Christ Child? A tune on his drum
27. What snack is often left out for Santa? Cookies & milk
28. In It's a Wonderful Life, who starred as George Bailey? Jimmy Stewart
29. What soft drink company was known for its ads featuring a big, smiling Santa? Coca Cola
30. What does Alvin want for Christmas? A hula hoop
31. Who wrote The Night Before Christmas? Clement C. Moore
32. What does the nutcracker become after killing the Mouse King? A handsome prince
33. What men's grooming appliance became a sled for Santa in commercials of the sixties? Norelco Electric Shaver (Phillips, in Canada)
34. What do most elves wear on the tips of their shoes? Bells
35. After red and green, what are the two most popular Christmas colours? Silver & gold
36. What song contains the line "Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me"? A Holly Jolly Christmas
37. What popular Christmas toy is based on a 1903 political caricature? The Teddy Bear
38. Who first recorded Here Comes Santa Claus? Gene Autry
39. What song does a caroller sing outside Scrooge's office? God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
40. What two words are normally pre-printed on gift tags? To & from
41. Where was Mommy when she was kissing Santa Claus? Underneath the mistletoe
42. What film told the plight of a poor mountain family during the days of the Depression? The Homecoming
43. On every street corner you hear what song? Silver Bells
44. What was Brenda Lee doing around the Christmas Tree? Rockin’
45. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, how much does Lucy charge for psychiatric services? 5 cents
46. Elvis Presley recorded what sad song in the fifties? Blue Christmas
47. In Winter Wonderland the love struck couple pretends a snowman is who? Parson Brown (In the more recent “politically correct” versions...a circus clown. Humbug!)
48. What parade was first held January 1, 1886? Tournament of Roses
49. What song is full of threats and warnings about Santa Claus? Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
50. Where did Santa land his sleigh in The Night Before Christmas? Upon the roof