The Completely Off-the-Wall Christmas quiz

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1. Why is the word Christmas sometimes shortened to Xmas?

The North Pole (Santa's legendary home) is often marked by an X on maps
It was shortened by someone, and the abbreviation stuck. Simple as that
The Greek word for Christmas is Xristos
X represents the Star of Bethlehem

2. What town did the Grinch steal from, in the classic "The Grinch who Stole Christmas"?

Whoville
Santatown
Grinchville
Chicago

3. Finish this line from an old Christmas Carol: Oh come, all ye faithful...

Come sit down to dinner
Joyful and triumphant
Hear the angels singing
Before you lose your way

4. Why was December 25th chosen as the date to celebrate Christmas?

It's the proven date of the birth of Jesus
To compete with a pagan festival
A holiday in December was needed
An early Catholic pope was given the date in a vision

5. What did Homer Simpson bring home for his family on Christmas Eve?

A turkey
Pork chops
Patty and Selma
Santa's Little Helper

6. Poinsettias are originally from what country?

The United States
Israel
Mexico
Egypt

7. The first Christmas celebrations happened:

A year after Jesus was born
In the nineteenth century
In the fourth century
1939

8. What Christmas song was written by Gene Autry?

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem
Here Comes Santa Claus
The First Noel

9. In biblical times, was a shepherd a wealthy person?

The wealthiest
It was a good profession
There were no shepherds in biblical times
The poorest of the poor

10. What is the period of time before Christmas?

Advent
Epiphany
Lent
Shopping days

 

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