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True or False Christmas Quiz
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BEFORE YOU START
Make
sure
you have written your table/group number on every answer sheetWrite the number of each round 1-8 on every answer sheetThe answer to all questions in this quiz is simply ‘True’ or ‘False’Try not to shout out answersGood luck and enjoy the quiz
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round 1
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ROUND 1
Question 1
Christmas Day is always on a Friday.
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ROUND 1
Question 2
The Wise Men travelled to Bethlehem from the East.
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ROUND 1
Question 3
You open 24 doors on an Advent Calendar before Christmas Day.
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ROUND 1
Question 4
Children in Denmark find a bauble hanging on the end of their bed on Christmas morning.
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ROUND 1
Question 5
Kevin Mc
Aleese is the name of the character left “Home Alone” in the famous Christmas movie.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide9
ROUND 1
Question 6
Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt after the birth of Jesus.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
2
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ROUND 2
Question 1
Including Rudolph, Santa Claus has eight reindeer.
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ROUND 2
Question 2
Meteorologists have proved that it snowed on the first Christmas.
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ROUND 2
Question 3
Pannetone
is a traditional type of cake eaten in Italy at Christmas time.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide14
ROUND 2
Question 4
“Ding Dong Merrily on High” is the name of a carol sung at Christmas.
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ROUND 2
Question 5
“Lent” is the name of the period leading up to Christmas.
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ROUND 2
Question 6
Christmas trees originated in Germany.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
1 Answers
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ROUND 1 ANSWERS
Question 1
Christmas Day is always on a Friday.
False© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide19
ROUND 1 ANSWERS
Question 2
The Wise Men travelled to Bethlehem from the East.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide20
ROUND 1 ANSWERS
Question 3
You open 24 doors on an Advent Calendar before Christmas Day.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide21
ROUND 1 ANSWERS
Question 4
Children in Denmark find a bauble hanging on the end of their bed on Christmas morning.
False© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide22
ROUND 1 ANSWERS
Question 5
Kevin Mc
Aleese is the name of the character left “Home Alone” in the famous Christmas movie.False (it’s Kevin Mc Allister)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide23
ROUND 1 ANSWERS
Question 6
Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt after the birth of Jesus
.True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide24
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
3
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ROUND 3
Question 1
In the song “12 Days of Christmas” six gold rings were received on the fifth day.
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ROUND 3
Question 2
One of the Wise Men brought a present of gold to the baby Jesus.
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ROUND 3
Question 3
People sometimes make a promise after Christmas called a “New Year’s Revolution”.
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ROUND 3
Question 4
“
Joulupukki” is the name given to Santa Claus in Finland.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide29
ROUND 3
Question 5
“Turbo Man” was the toy Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to buy in the Christmas movie “Jingle All The Way”.
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ROUND 3
Question 6
According to the Bible, Jesus’ father Joseph was a tax collector.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
2 Answers
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ROUND 2 ANSWERS
Question 1
Including Rudolph, Santa Claus has eight reindeer.
False (it’s 9)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide33
ROUND 2 ANSWERS
Question 2
Meteorologists have proved that it snowed on the first Christmas.
False (I made it up!)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide34
ROUND 2 ANSWERS
Question 3
Pannetone
is a traditional type of cake eaten in Italy at Christmas time.True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide35
ROUND 2 ANSWERS
Question 4
“Ding Dong Merrily on High” is the name of a carol sung at Christmas.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide36
ROUND 2 ANSWERS
Question 5
“Lent” is the name of the period leading up to Christmas.
False (it’s Advent)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide37
ROUND 2 ANSWERS
Question 6
Christmas trees originated in Germany.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide38
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
4
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ROUND 4
Question 1
St. Stephen’s Day is always the day after Christmas Day.
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ROUND 4
Question 2
There’s an island called Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
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ROUND 4
Question 3
Snapdragon was a popular Christmas
parlour game from the 16th to 19th centuries.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide42
ROUND 4
Question 4
According to the song, Frosty the Snowman’s eyes are made of stones.
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ROUND 4
Question 5
“O Little Town of Jerusalem” is the name of a traditional carol sung at Christmas.
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ROUND 4
Question 6
Three of Santa’s reindeer have names beginning with the letter D.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
3 Answers
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ROUND 3 ANSWERS
Question 1
In the song “12 Days of Christmas” six gold rings were received on the fifth day.
False (it was 5 rings)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide47
ROUND 3 ANSWERS
Question 2
One of the Wise Men brought a present of gold to the baby Jesus.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide48
ROUND 3 ANSWERS
Question 3
People sometimes make a promise after Christmas called a “New Year’s Revolution”.
False (it’s a Resolution)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide49
ROUND 3 ANSWERS
Question 4
“
Joulupukki” is the name given to Santa Claus in Finland.True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide50
ROUND 3 ANSWERS
Question 5
“Turbo Man” was the toy Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to buy in the Christmas movie “Jingle All The Way”.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide51
ROUND 3 ANSWERS
Question 6
According to the Bible, Jesus’ father Joseph was a tax collector.
False (he was a carpenter)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide52
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
5
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ROUND 5
Question 1
Mince pies, traditional at Christmas, are filled with minced beef.
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ROUND 5
Question 2
A “Tom” is the name given to a male turkey.
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ROUND 5
Question 3
People traditionally kiss under a holly tree or branch at Christmas.
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ROUND 5
Question 4
Santa Claus is the name of a town in Toombs County, Georgia, USA.
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ROUND 5
Question 5
In the story “ A Christmas Carol”, Scrooge’s first name is
Ebeneezer.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide58
ROUND 5
Question 6
The Angel
Sariel visited Mary to tell her the good news of the birth of Jesus.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide59
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
4 Answers
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ROUND 4 ANSWERS
Question 1
St. Stephen’s Day is always the day after Christmas Day.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide61
ROUND 4 ANSWERS
Question 2
There’s an island called Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide62
ROUND 4 ANSWERS
Question 3
Snapdragon was a popular Christmas
parlour game from the 16th to 19th centuries.True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide63
ROUND 4 ANSWERS
Question 4
According to the song, Frosty the Snowman’s eyes are made of stones.
False (they were made of coal)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide64
ROUND 4 ANSWERS
Question 5
“O Little Town of Jerusalem” is the name of a traditional carol sung at Christmas.
False (it’s O Little Town of Bethlehem)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide65
ROUND 4 ANSWERS
Question 6
Three of Santa’s reindeer have names beginning with the letter D.
True (Donner, Dasher & Dancer)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide66
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
6
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ROUND 6
Question 1
“
Oíche Nollag” means “Christmas Day”.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide68
ROUND 6
Question 2
Baby Jesus was placed in a manger in the stable.
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ROUND 6
Question 3
Pantomime is a traditional type of stage drama performed at Christmas.
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ROUND 6
Question 4
In Poland, children leave out beetroot for Santa’s reindeer instead of carrots.
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ROUND 6
Question 5
Harry Potter received an “invisibility cloak” for his first Christmas at Hogwarts.
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ROUND 6
Question 6
Santa Claus is also sometimes known as Saint Nicholas.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
5 Answers
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ROUND 5 ANSWERS
Question 1
Mince pies, traditional at Christmas, are filled with minced beef.
False (it’s a fruit mixture)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide75
ROUND 5 ANSWERS
Question 2
A “Tom” is the name given to a male turkey.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide76
ROUND 5 ANSWERS
Question 3
People traditionally kiss under a holly tree or branch at Christmas.
False (they kiss under mistletoe)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide77
ROUND 5 ANSWERS
Question 4
Santa Claus is the name of a town in Toombs County, Georgia, USA.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide78
ROUND 5 ANSWERS
Question 5
In the story “ A Christmas Carol”, Scrooge’s first name is
Ebeneezer.True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide79
ROUND 5 ANSWERS
Question 6
The Angel
Sariel visited Mary to tell her the good news of the birth of Jesus.False (it’s the Angel Gabriel)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide80
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
7
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ROUND 7
Question 1
New Year’s Day is always one week after Christmas Day.
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ROUND 7
Question 2
A snowman is traditionally placed at the top of a Christmas Tree.
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ROUND 7
Question 3
Cranberry sauce is traditionally served with turkey for Christmas dinner.
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ROUND 7
Question 4
Claustrophobia is the word for a fear of Santa Claus.
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ROUND 7
Question 5
The book “A Christmas Carol” was written by Charles Dickens.
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ROUND 7
Question 6
In “The Simpsons”, ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ is the name of the pet dog.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
6 Answers
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ROUND 6 ANSWERS
Question 1
“
Oíche Nollag” means “Christmas Day”.False (it’s Christmas Eve)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide89
ROUND 6 ANSWERS
Question 2
Baby Jesus was placed in a manger in the stable.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide90
ROUND 6 ANSWERS
Question 3
Pantomime is a traditional type of stage drama performed at Christmas.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide91
ROUND 6 ANSWERS
Question 4
In Poland, children leave out beetroot for Santa’s reindeer instead of carrots.
False (it’s just false!)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide92
ROUND 6 ANSWERS
Question 5
Harry Potter received an “invisibility cloak” for his first Christmas at Hogwarts.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide93
ROUND 6 ANSWERS
Question 6
Santa Claus is also sometimes known as Saint Nicholas.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide94
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
8
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ROUND 8
Question 1
Jesús
Navas, the Manchester City player, was born on Christmas Day.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide96
ROUND 8
Question 2
Red and green are traditional Christmas
colours.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide97
ROUND 8
Question 3
Bhí
dath dearg ar shrón Rudolph.
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ROUND 8
Question 4
Christmas cards were first sent in the UK in 1843.
© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide99
ROUND 8
Question 5
The fleshy growth that hangs down over a turkey’s beak is called a
snook.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide100
ROUND 8
Question 6
The wren is the bird associated with St. Stephen’s Day.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
7 Answers
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ROUND 7 ANSWERS
Question 1
New Year’s Day is always one week after Christmas Day.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide103
ROUND 7 ANSWERS
Question 2
A snowman is traditionally placed at the top of a Christmas Tree.
False (it’s an angel or star)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide104
ROUND 7 ANSWERS
Question 3
Cranberry sauce is traditionally served with turkey for Christmas dinner.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide105
ROUND 7 ANSWERS
Question 4
Claustrophobia is the word for a fear of Santa Claus.
False (it’s the fear of enclosed spaces)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide106
ROUND 7 ANSWERS
Question 5
The book “A Christmas Carol” was written by Charles Dickens.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide107
ROUND 7 ANSWERS
Question 6
In “The Simpsons”, Santa’s Little Helper is the name of the pet dog.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide108
True or False Christmas Quiz
Round
8 Answers
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ROUND 8 ANSWERS
Question 1
Jesús
Navas, the Manchester City player, was born on Christmas Day.False (it’s Nov 21st)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide110
ROUND 8 ANSWERS
Question 2
Red and green are traditional Christmas
colours.True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide111
ROUND 8 ANSWERS
Question 3
Bhí
dath dearg ar shrón Rudolph.True
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ROUND 8 ANSWERS
Question 4
Christmas cards were first sent in the UK in 1843.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide113
ROUND 8 ANSWERS
Question 5
The fleshy growth that hangs down over a turkey’s beak is called a
snook.False (it’s a snood)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide114
ROUND 8 ANSWERS
Question 6
The wren is the bird associated with St. Stephen’s Day.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide115
True or False Christmas Quiz
Tie-Break
Round
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TIE-BREAK ROUND
Question 1
In the UK, St. Stephen’s Day is known as Boxers Day.
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TIE-BREAK ROUND
Question 2
“
Adeste Fideles” is the Latin version of “O Come All Ye Faithful”.© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide118
TIE-BREAK ROUND
Question 3
The Poinsettia plant, traditional at Christmas, originated in Peru.
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TIE-BREAK ROUND
Question 4
If you received all of the gifts in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas”, you’d get 366 gifts.
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TIE-BREAK ROUND
Question 5
The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, banned Christmas in his country in 1969 but re-introduced it in 2000.
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TIE-BREAK ROUND
Question 6
The berries on the mistletoe branch, traditional at Christmas, are white.
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True or False Christmas Quiz
Tie-Break
Answers
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TIE-BREAK ANSWERS
Question 1
In the UK, St. Stephen’s Day is known as Boxers Day.
False (it’s Boxing Day)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide124
TIE-BREAK ANSWERS
Question 2
“
Adeste Fideles” is the Latin version of “O Come All Ye Faithful”.True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide125
TIE-BREAK ANSWERS
Question 3
The Poinsettia plant, traditional at Christmas, originated in Peru.
False (it’s Mexico)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide126
TIE-BREAK ANSWERS
Question 4
If you received all of the gifts in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas”, you’d get 366 gifts.
False (it’s 364)© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide127
TIE-BREAK ANSWERS
Question 5
The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, banned Christmas in his country in 1969 but re-introduced it in 2000.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide128
TIE-BREAK ANSWERS
Question 6
The berries on the mistletoe branch, traditional at Christmas, are white.
True© Nollaig Shona 2015 www.nollaigshona.ieSlide129
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