- Christmas -It’s the most wonderful

time of the year!

Guess What Folks? It’s that time again… Yippee!!

There isn’t a Brussel sprout cooked or cringey present bought, But fear not it’ll all fall into place! it always does!

To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, TriviaBucket.com has compiled something great, something special, something we called The Tree-Mendous Christmas Trivia Quiz (Pun intended). It’s our gift for you to enjoy with loved ones this Christmas!

Why? Because life’s about experiences, and what better time to create an enjoyable family experience, then during the Holiday season! And what better way than with a tree-mendous trivia quiz suitable for everyone (even in-laws :-)

Yule be scratching your head and dusting off any unused brain cells, with this novel Christmas themed, Trivia quiz!

Enjoy & Have a Great Christmas! - TriviaBucket.com

- Quizmaster -Instructions

Okay Quizmaster It’s Your Lucky Day! This may be the shortest set of instructions you will ever read… Hooray!!

This Christmas Quiz is made up of five rounds, with two bonus rounds thrown in for good measure (because it’s Christmas after all)

To get the most from this quiz, insert the bonus rounds, after round two and round five! There are three Christmas themed rounds, and two general knowledge rounds, to help keep things interesting.

As quizmaster you need to print out this document, and hold onto the question and answer sheets for each round, including the bonus rounds! You should also hold onto the quizmaster score sheet, so you can record the scores as you go along!

Each team/person should get the two page answer sheets included, so they can record their answers.

You will also find a bonus word search included for anyone who doesn’t want to take part in the quiz! Boo…

Hint *Use the Raffle Numbers included for spot prize giveaways!

Hint *Use the Poster Page to advertise the quiz. Stick it on the fridge, or wherever you think it will attract the most attention!

Okay…. Lets Get Cracking!

- Questions -Round #1 – Christmas Trivia

1) What U.S president had the middle name Rudolph?2) Nollaig Shona Duit is a Christmas greeting in what country?3) How many reindeer does Santa have?4) Shane McGowan and Jim Finer wrote what Christmas Hit in 1987?5) In what winter sport beginning with the letter L is a sled used?6) Christmas island is located in what ocean?7) What does Santa’s reindeer pull through the snow?8) The Christmas truce took place during what war?9) December 26th is known as what Saints day in many parts of Europe?10) The Church of the Nativity is located in what Palestinian City?

- Answers -Round #1

1) Gerald Ford2) Ireland (It means Happy Christmas to you)3) Nine4) Fairytale of New York5) Luge (French for Small Coasting Sled)6) Indian Ocean7) A Sleigh 8) World War One9) St Stephens Day10) Bethlehem

*Fascinating Fact:

Christmas Crackers were first introduced in London in 1847 by Tom Smith who created them to hold his Bon-Bon sweets!

*Fascinating Joke:

Knock Knock?Who’s There?Wouldn’t You Like to KnowWouldn’t You Like to Know Who?Exactly!

- Questions -Round #2 – General Knowledge

1) Lima is the capital city of what country?2) According to the bible who replaced Judas as the twelfth apostle?3) A golden wedding anniversary signifies how many years of marriage?4) True or false a Dalmatian dog is born without spots?5) Can you name the only three U.S states that have four letters?6) In cockney rhyming slang what is a captain hook?7) What is the only U.S state that ends in the letter K?8) Sissley, Pissarro and Renoir all painted using what artistic style?9) Which is hotter 20 degrees Celsius or 62 degrees Fahrenheit?10) What Hollywood actor was born Marion Robert Morrison in 1907?

- Answers -Round #2

1) Peru2) Matthias (He was chosen by the apostles)3) Fifty Years4) True (Puppies get spots after 3-4 weeks)5) Iowa, Ohio, Utah6) A Book7) New York8) Impressionist Style9) 22 degrees Celsius (To convert Celsius to

Fahrenheit multiply by 1.8 and add 32)10) John Wayne (His nickname was The Duke)

*Fascinating Fact:

About 70% of the air we breathe is made up of Nitrogen! Only 20% of is actually oxygen!

*Fascinating Joke:

What did Times New Roman say to Comic Sans?

Sorry but your just not my type!

- Questions -Round #3 – Christmas Trivia

1) Godfather Frost and The Snow Maiden deliver presents in what country?2) What 1946 Christmas film is based on the short story The Greatest Gift?3) How many French Hens are in the song The Twelve days of Christmas?4) What is the name of the special calendar often used at Christmas time?5) In Denmark Santa Claus is known by what name?6) Can you name all of Santa’s reindeers?7) What Singer-Songwriter released Merry Christmas Everyone in 1985?8) In some American homes where is the Christmas pickle hidden?9) What band had a Christmas number one in 1994 with Stay Another Day ?10) Pannetone and Turrón are popular children’s treats in what country?

- Answers -Round #3

1) Russia2) It’s a Wonderful Life3) Three French Hens4) Advent Calendar5) Julemanden (Literally Means The Yule Man)6) Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet,

Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph7) Shakin Stevens8) On the Christmas Tree9) East 1710) Argentina

*Fascinating Fact:

Michael Maier sent the first Christmas card to James 1st

and his son Henry Friedrick in 1611!

*Fascinating Joke:

What’s the Coldest Month of the Year?

Decemberrrrrrrr!

- Questions -Round #4 – General Knowledge

1) What professional golfers first name is Eldrick?2) Can you name the three main types of commercial coffee bean?3) What is the national emblem of New Zealand?4) What rally driver was nicknamed The Flying Scotsman?5) A Sliotar is the name of the ball used in what ancient Irish sport?6) What is the number 145 expressed in Roman numerals?7) What is the capital of India?8) Marzipan is made from what type of nut?9) What animal lives in a holt?10) What is the shallowest sea in the world?

- Answers -Round #4

1) Tiger Woods (Eldrick Tont Woods)2) Arabica, Robusta and Liberian3) The Silver Fern4) Colin McRae5) Hurling (The world’s fastest field game)6) CXLV7) New Delhi8) Almonds9) An Otter10) The Sea of Azof (Average depth of

7 metres & max depth of 14 metres)

*Fascinating Fact:

There are one hundred and fifty eight verses in the Greek national anthem!

*Fascinating Joke:

Why did the Shetland pony have difficulty singing?

Because he was a little horse!

- Questions -Round #5 – Christmas Trivia

1) What band had a Christmas Number one in 1978 with Mary’s Boy Child?2) Jim Varney starred in what 1988 American Christmas comedy film?3) James Lord Pierpont wrote what famous Christmas song?4) Can you name the three wise men?5) True or False Japanese people eat fried chicken and not Christmas turkey?6) Danny DeVito stars in what 2006 Christmas comedy film?7) Last Christmas was a hit for what 1980’s band?8) What native Mexican plant is often associated with Christmas?9) Isaac Watts wrote the words to what Christmas carol?10) Who was known to use the phrase Bah Humbug?

- Answers -Round #5

1) Boney M2) Ernest Saves Christmas3) Jingle Bells4) Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar5) True (Turkey dishes are almost unheard of)6) Deck the Halls7) Wham8) Poinsettia9) Joy to the World10) Ebenezer Scrooge

*Fascinating Fact:

In 2001 the most expensive Christmas card ever sold made $28,158 at auction!It was one of the first Christmas cards produced!

*Fascinating Joke:

Knock Knock!Who’s there? MaryMary who?Mary Christmas Everyone!

- Bonus Round #1 -Who Am I Christmas Themed Round

I appear in a novel first published in 1843 called A Christmas Carol Jacob Marley appears to me as a ghost on Christmas eveI am a money lender and business man Bob Cratchet is an employee of mineMy catchphrase is Bah! Humbug!Who Am I? Answer: Ebenezer Scrooge

I made my first ever appearance on T.V in a Christmas special in 1989My name has three parts to itI like newspapers, furniture and diggingA salt lake city hotel named an espresso drink after meI live with a well known family in SpringfieldWho Am I? Answer: Santa’s Little Helper

I was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1903I have three stars on the Hollywood walk of fameI received an Oscar for best actor in 1944At one point I co-owned the Pittsburgh pirates baseball teamMy cover of Irving Berlin’s Christmas song is the best selling single of all timeWho Am I? Answer: Bing Crosby

I was born in Wales in 1970 I joined the local church choir at the age of nineI have sang for Pope John Paul II and The QueenBy the age of sixteen I had recorded sixteen albumsI sang Walking in the Air which featured in the 1982 animated film The SnowmanWho Am I? Answer: Aled Jones

I am streetwise and SarcasticI speak with a strong New Jersey AccentI have 1,274 brothers and sistersI am known to profess my strong fear of heightsI am best friends with a long nosed character named GonzoWho Am I? Answer: Rizzo the Rat

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- Bonus Round #2 -Who Am I Christmas Themed Round

I began acting at the age of fourI am best known for playing the role of Kevin McCallister in a 1990 Christmas filmJunior is the title of an autobiography I published in 2006I took a break from acting in 1994 and returned in 2003I played the lead role of Richie Rich in the 1994 film of the same nameWho Am I? Answer: Macaulay Caulkin

I am hairy, pear shaped and pot belliedI have a face like a cat, and I am quite cynicalI live on a cliff overlooking the town of WhovilleMax is the name of my dogAvocado green best describes my colourWho Am I? Answer: The Grinch

I first appeared in the lead role of the 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas I like to wear pin striped suitsZero is the name of my pet dogI am the brainchild of Tim BurtonMy name is a play on the word skeletonWho Am I? Answer: Jack Skellington

My middle name is StevenI was born in British Columbia, Canada in 1975 I dreamed of becoming a famous singer since I was twoI have won numerous Juno and Grammy awards for my musicMy 2011 album titled Christmas was a real chart topping hitWho Am I? Answer: Michael Bublé

I am quite shy, and often communicate using nervous, high pitched sounds My head is in the shape of a cylinder, and my eyes protrude from my headI work as an assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, and I have bright orange hairI have appeared in various muppet Christmas films over the yearsI am named after a piece of lab equipment Who Am I? Answer: Beaker

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