These questions were used at a Christmas party as an ice breaker. I thought I would share them with you! I will post the answers on Monday. If you would like them earlier, just send me an email afry4@hotmail.com.
1. In what year did the US Postal System issue its first Christmas stamp?
a. 1942
b. 1952
c. 1962
d. 1972
2. How many times is the name Santa Clause used in “The Night Before Christmas”?
a. 0
b. 2
c. 5
d. 7
3. What two reindeer are mentioned in the song “Here Comes Santa Clause”?
a. Dancer and Prancer
b. Donder and Blixen
c. Vixen and Blixen
d. Comet and Cupid
4. What country started the gift exchange tradition?
a. Italy
b. The Netherlands
c. Greece
d. Israel
5. Who wrote “The Night Before Christmas”?
a. Peter Collington
b. Clement Moore
c. Chris Van Allsburg
d. Raymond Briggs
6. What was the first artificial tree made of?
a. Glass
b. Plastic
c. Feathers
d. Silk
7. What musical instrument was “Silent Night” first played on?
a. Guitar
b. Organ
c. Flute
d. Harp
8. If you were to receive all of the gifts in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas,” how many gifts would you receive?
a. 144
b. 284
c. 364
d. 424
9. In what ocean can you find Christmas Island?
a. Indian Ocean
b. Arctic Ocean
c. Atlantic Ocean
d. Pacific Ocean
10. Which of the following names was not considered for Tiny Tim’s character in “A Christmas Carol”?
a. Little Larry
b. Puny Pete
c. Small Sam
d. Wee Willie
