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

Do You Know

Christmas? Part 2

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

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S. Which of these movies is NOT a Christmas movie?

a. Home for the Holidaysa. Home for the Holidays

b. Elfb. Elf

c. Holiday Innc. Holiday Inn

d. Die Hardd. Die Hard

S. Which of these movies is NOT a Christmas movie?

a. Home for the Holidaysa. Home for the Holidays

Questions

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

a. Candya. Candy

b. Strawb. Straw

c. Uraniumc. Uranium

d. Fir Woodd. Fir Wood

2. What is the Irish custom of “feeding the wren” or “hunting the wren” on December 26?

a. Taking in-laws to dinnera. Taking in-laws to dinner b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to collect money for charitycollect money for charityc. Leaving a basket of cakes at the c. Leaving a basket of cakes at the door for passers-bydoor for passers-by

d. Putting out suet and seeds for the d. Putting out suet and seeds for the wild birdswild birds

3. In Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, who is the Nutcracker’s main enemy?a. A girl called Claraa. A girl called Clara

b. The king of the Miceb. The king of the Micec. Dr. Almondc. Dr. Almond

d. Drosselmeir the Magiciand. Drosselmeir the Magician

4. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served “endored.” What does that mean?

a. The feet and beaks were covered with a. The feet and beaks were covered with goldgoldb. The guests knelt in adoration as the b. The guests knelt in adoration as the birds were brought inbirds were brought inc. The birds had been raised on grain c. The birds had been raised on grain soaked in brandysoaked in brandy

d. The flesh was painted with saffron d. The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butterdissolved in melted butter

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 decorationsa. Imitation snow used in decorations

b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples floating in it floating in it c. The material used for knitting Christmas c. The material used for knitting Christmas giftsgifts

d. A fluffy confection made from almonds d. A fluffy confection made from almonds and sugarand sugar

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 childa. A costumed child

b. Flames of burning brandyb. Flames of burning brandy

c. The oldest male in the roomc. The oldest male in the room

d. A Snapper made from fireplace tongsd. A Snapper made from fireplace tongs

7. In Victorian times, most Londoners would have been familiar with the “goose club.” What was it?

a. A pantomime troupe specializing a. A pantomime troupe specializing in slapstickin slapstickb. A stout stick used for slaughtering b. A stout stick used for slaughtering geesegeese

c. A banjo-like instrument used in c. A banjo-like instrument used in door-to-door carolingdoor-to-door caroling

d. A method of saving to buy a goose d. A method of saving to buy a goose for Christmasfor Christmas

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 a. A fast variation of chess popular in Victorian LondonVictorian London

b. A premium pipe tobaccob. A premium pipe tobacco

c. A hot spiced drinkc. A hot spiced drink

d. A Christmas pudding soaked in brandy d. A Christmas pudding soaked in brandy and set alightand set alight

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 dogsa. Were herded by sheep dogsb. Flewb. Flew c. Rode in huge wagons called “turkey c. Rode in huge wagons called “turkey vans”vans”

d. Were supplied with boots made of d. Were supplied with boots made of sacking or leathersacking or leather

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 Carola. The Jetson’s Christmas Carol

b. Popeye’s Christmas Carolb. Popeye’s Christmas Carol

c. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carolc. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol

d. Mickey’s Christmas Carolsd. Mickey’s Christmas Carols

Answers

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

a. Candya. Candy

b. Strawb. Straw

c. Uraniumc. Uranium

d. Fir Woodd. Fir Wood

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

b. Strawb. Straw

2. What is the Irish custom of “feeding the wren” or “hunting the wren” on December 26?

a. Taking in-laws to dinnera. Taking in-laws to dinner b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to collect money for charitycollect money for charityc. Leaving a basket of cakes at the c. Leaving a basket of cakes at the door for passers-bydoor for passers-by

d. Putting out suet and seeds for the d. Putting out suet and seeds for the wild birdswild birds

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 b. Carrying a wren door-to-door to collect money for charitycollect money for charity

3. In Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, who is the Nutcracker’s main enemy?a. A girl called Claraa. A girl called Clara

b. The king of the Miceb. The king of the Micec. Dr. Almondc. Dr. Almond

d. Drosselmeir the Magiciand. Drosselmeir the Magician

3. In Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, who is the Nutcracker’s main enemy?

b. The king of the Miceb. The king of the Mice

4. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served “endored.” What does that mean?

a. The feet and beaks were covered with a. The feet and beaks were covered with goldgoldb. The guests knelt in adoration as the b. The guests knelt in adoration as the birds were brought inbirds were brought inc. The birds had been raised on grain c. The birds had been raised on grain soaked in brandysoaked in brandy

d. The flesh was painted with saffron d. The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butterdissolved in melted butter

4. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served “endored.” What does that mean?

d. The flesh was painted with saffron d. The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butterdissolved in melted butter

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 decorationsa. Imitation snow used in decorations

b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples floating in it floating in it c. The material used for knitting Christmas c. The material used for knitting Christmas giftsgifts

d. A fluffy confection made from almonds d. A fluffy confection made from almonds and sugarand sugar

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 b. A brew of hot ale with roasted apples floating in it floating in it

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 childa. A costumed child

b. Flames of burning brandyb. Flames of burning brandy

c. The oldest male in the roomc. The oldest male in the room

d. A Snapper made from fireplace tongsd. A Snapper made from fireplace tongs

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 brandyb. Flames of burning brandy

7. In Victorian times, most Londoners would have been familiar with the “goose club.” What was it?

a. A pantomime troupe specializing a. A pantomime troupe specializing in slapstickin slapstickb. A stout stick used for slaughtering b. A stout stick used for slaughtering geesegeese

c. A banjo-like instrument used in c. A banjo-like instrument used in door-to-door carolingdoor-to-door caroling

d. A method of saving to buy a goose d. A method of saving to buy a goose for Christmasfor Christmas

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 d. A method of saving to buy a goose for Christmasfor Christmas

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 a. A fast variation of chess popular in Victorian LondonVictorian London

b. A premium pipe tobaccob. A premium pipe tobacco

c. A hot spiced drinkc. A hot spiced drink

d. A Christmas pudding soaked in brandy d. A Christmas pudding soaked in brandy and set alightand set alight

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 drinkc. A hot spiced drink

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 dogsa. Were herded by sheep dogsb. Flewb. Flew c. Rode in huge wagons called “turkey c. Rode in huge wagons called “turkey vans”vans”

d. Were supplied with boots made of d. Were supplied with boots made of sacking or leathersacking or leather

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 d. Were supplied with boots made of sacking or leathersacking or leather

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 Carola. The Jetson’s Christmas Carol

b. Popeye’s Christmas Carolb. Popeye’s Christmas Carol

c. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carolc. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol

d. Mickey’s Christmas Carolsd. Mickey’s Christmas Carols

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 Carolb. Popeye’s Christmas Carol

Tiebreaker

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

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

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