Do You Know Christmas?

1. Do You Know Christmas?

2. Work together in tables to figure out how well you know about Christmas?

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4. S. Which of these movies is NOT a Christmas movie? a. Home for the Holidays b. Elf c. Holiday Inn d. Die Hard

5. S. Which of these movies is NOT a Christmas movie? a. Home for the Holidays

6. Questions

7. 1. In Sweden, a common Christmas decoration is the julbukk, a small figurine of a goat. Of what material is it usually made? a. Candy b. Straw c. Uranium d. Fir Wood

8. 2. What is the Irish custom of “feeding the wren” or “hunting the wren” on December 26? a. Taking in-laws to dinner b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to collect money for charity c. Leaving a basket of cakes at the door for passers-by d. Putting out suet and seeds for the wild birds

9. 3. In Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, who is the Nutcracker’s main enemy? a. A girl called Clara b. The king of the Mice c. Dr. Almond d. Drosselmeir the Magician

10. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served “endored.” What does that mean? 4. a. The feet and beaks were covered with gold b. The guests knelt in adoration as the birds were brought in c. The birds had been raised on grain soaked in brandy d. The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butter

11. 5. All through the Christmas season in old England, “lambswool” could be found in the houses of the well-to-do. What was it? a. Imitation snow used in decorations b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples floating in it c. The material used for knitting Christmas gifts d. A fluffy confection made from almonds and sugar

12. 6. The ancient game of Snapdragon has been part of English Christmases for over 300 years. Players are egged on by a chant, part of which goes, “Take care you don’t take too much, Be not greedy in your clutch, Snip, Snap, Dragon. What is “the dragon” in this game? a. A costumed child b. Flames of burning brandy c. The oldest male in the room d. A Snapper made from fireplace tongs

13. 7. In Victorian times, most Londoners would have been familiar with the “goose club.” What was it? a. A pantomime troupe specializing in slapstick b. A stout stick used for slaughtering geese c. A banjo-like instrument used in door-to-door caroling d. A method of saving to buy a goose for Christmas

14. 8. After Scrooge has reformed his life at the end of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,he invites Bob Cratchit to join him for some “smoking bishop.” What was it? a. A fast variation of chess popular in Victorian London b. A premium pipe tobacco c. A hot spiced drink d. A Christmas pudding soaked in brandy and set alight

15. 9. In Victorian England, turkeys were popular for Christmas dinners. Some of the birds were raised in Norfolk, and taken to market in London. To get them to London, the turkeys: a. Were herded by sheep dogs b. Flew c. Rode in huge wagons called “turkey vans” d. Were supplied with boots made of sacking or leather

16. 10. Many movies on Christmas themes have been made for TV and theaters over the years. Which of the following films has NOT yet been made? a. The Jetson’s Christmas Carol b. Popeye’s Christmas Carol c. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol d. Mickey’s Christmas Carols

17. Answers

18. 1. In Sweden, a common Christmas decoration is the julbukk, a small figurine of a goat. Of what material is it usually made? a. Candy b. Straw c. Uranium d. Fir Wood

19. 1. In Sweden, a common Christmas decoration is the julbukk, a small figurine of a goat. Of what material is it usually made? b. Straw

20. 2. What is the Irish custom of “feeding the wren” or “hunting the wren” on December 26? a. Taking in-laws to dinner b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to collect money for charity c. Leaving a basket of cakes at the door for passers-by d. Putting out suet and seeds for the wild birds

21. 2. What is the Irish custom of “feeding the wren” or “hunting the wren” on December 26? b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to collect money for charity

22. 3. In Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, who is the Nutcracker’s main enemy? a. A girl called Clara b. The king of the Mice c. Dr. Almond d. Drosselmeir the Magician

23. 3. In Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, who is the Nutcracker’s main enemy? b. The king of the Mice

24. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served “endored.” What does that mean? 4. a. The feet and beaks were covered with gold b. The guests knelt in adoration as the birds were brought in c. The birds had been raised on grain soaked in brandy d. The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butter

25. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served “endored.” What does that mean? 4. d. The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butter

26. 5. All through the Christmas season in old England, “lambswool” could be found in the houses of the well-to-do. What was it? a. Imitation snow used in decorations b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples floating in it c. The material used for knitting Christmas gifts d. A fluffy confection made from almonds and sugar

27. 5. All through the Christmas season in old England, “lambswool” could be found in the houses of the well-to-do. What was it? b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples floating in it

28. 6. The ancient game of Snapdragon has been part of English Christmases for over 300 years. Players are egged on by a chant, part of which goes, “Take care you don’t take too much, Be not greedy in your clutch, Snip, Snap, Dragon. What is “the dragon” in this game? a. A costumed child b. Flames of burning brandy c. The oldest male in the room d. A Snapper made from fireplace tongs

29. 6. The ancient game of Snapdragon has been part of English Christmases for over 300 years. Players are egged on by a chant, part of which goes, “Take care you don’t take too much, Be not greedy in your clutch, Snip, Snap, Dragon. What is “the dragon” in this game? b. Flames of burning brandy

30. 7. In Victorian times, most Londoners would have been familiar with the “goose club.” What was it? a. A pantomime troupe specializing in slapstick b. A stout stick used for slaughtering geese c. A banjo-like instrument used in door-to-door caroling d. A method of saving to buy a goose for Christmas

31. 7. In Victorian times, most Londoners would have been familiar with the “goose club.” What was it? d. A method of saving to buy a goose for Christmas

32. 8. After Scrooge has reformed his life at the end of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,he invites Bob Cratchit to join him for some “smoking bishop.” What was it? a. A fast variation of chess popular in Victorian London b. A premium pipe tobacco c. A hot spiced drink d. A Christmas pudding soaked in brandy and set alight

33. 8. After Scrooge has reformed his life at the end of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,he invites Bob Cratchit to join him for some “smoking bishop.” What was it? c. A hot spiced drink

34. 9. In Victorian England, turkeys were popular for Christmas dinners. Some of the birds were raised in Norfolk, and taken to market in London. To get them to London, the turkeys: a. Were herded by sheep dogs b. Flew c. Rode in huge wagons called “turkey vans” d. Were supplied with boots made of sacking or leather

35. 9. In Victorian England, turkeys were popular for Christmas dinners. Some of the birds were raised in Norfolk, and taken to market in London. To get them to London, the turkeys: d. Were supplied with boots made of sacking or leather

36. 10. Many movies on Christmas themes have been made for TV and theaters over the years. Which of the following films has NOT yet been made? a. The Jetson’s Christmas Carol b. Popeye’s Christmas Carol c. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol d. Mickey’s Christmas Carols

37. 10. Many movies on Christmas themes have been made for TV and theaters over the years. Which of the following films has NOT yet been made? b. Popeye’s Christmas Carol

38. Tiebreaker

39. TB. What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of?

40. TB. What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of? A button