Christmas Quiz Nollaig Shona www nollaigshona ie Round

Christmas Quiz © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 1 Apart from Rudolph, how many other reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 2 Round 1 If Christmas Day is on a Tuesday, on what day will New Year’s Day be? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 1 Unscramble these letters to get a filling for Christmas pies: TEAMCEMIN? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 1 What kind of sweet completes the phrase often used by Scrooge: “Bah _____” © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 1 Which of these gifts did the Wise Men give to baby Jesus: Gold, Silver or Bronze? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 1 What is the more common name of the Christmas carol “Adeste Fideles”? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 1 Who hides in a bakery at Christmas? A mince spy! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 2 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 2 Cad is brí le “maróg na Nollag”? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 2 Round 2 Red and what other colour is associated with Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 2 “Rosh Hashanah” is the name of what Jewish festival? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 2 What boy’s name is also the name for a male turkey: Tom, Dick or Harry? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 2 A star or what other item is usually placed on top of a Christmas tree? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 2 In the Philippines, people decorate their homes at Christmas with “parols”. Are they plants, lanterns or crackers? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 2 What kind of Christmas candle burns longer, a red or a green candle? Neither, a candle always burns shorter! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 Answers Question 1 Apart from Rudolph, how many other reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh? 8 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 Answers Question 2 If Christmas Day is on a Tuesday, on what day will New Year’s Day be? Tuesday © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 Answers Question 3 Unscramble these letters to get a filling for Christmas pies: TEAMCEMIN? Mincemeat © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 Answers Question 4 What kind of sweet completes the phrase often used by Scrooge: “Bah _____” Humbug © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 Answers Question 5 Which of these gifts did the Wise Men give to baby Jesus: Gold, Silver or Bronze? Gold © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 1 Answers Question 6 What is the more common name of the Christmas carol “Adeste Fideles”? O Come All Ye Faithful © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 3 What happened to the man who stole a calendar at Christmas? He got 12 months! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 3 What is the scientific formula for melted snow? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 2 Round 3 Cén dath atá ar shrón Rudolph? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 3 What plant, which originated in Mexico, is associated with Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 3 If you received all the gifts in the song “ 12 days of Christmas”, how many gifts would you get: 12, 78 or 364? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 3 In what year were the first Christmas Cards sent in the UK: 1930, 1843 or 1906? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 3 In which Christmas song is the line: “Tis the season to be jolly”? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 4 Why are Christmas trees like bad knitters? They both drop needles! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 2 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 2 Answers Question 1 Cad is brí le “maróg na Nollag”? Christmas Pudding © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 2 Question 2 Red and what other colour is associated with Christmas? Green © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 2 Question 3 “Rosh Hashanah” is the name of what Jewish festival? Jewish New Year © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 2 What boy’s name is also the name for a male turkey: Tom, Dick or Harry? Tom © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 2 A star or what other item is usually placed on top of a Christmas tree? Angel © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 2 In the Philippines, people decorate their homes at Christmas with “parols”. Are they plants, lanterns or crackers? Lanterns © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 5 What is the best Christmas present in the world? A broken drum – you can’t beat it! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 4 What French word, meaning “to eat”, is the name of the place where the baby Jesus was placed in the stable? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 2 Round 4 What did my True Love give to me on the 8 th day of Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 4 Under what plant should you kiss someone at Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 4 Unscramble the letters (TUNCKREARC) to find the name of the famous ballet often performed at Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 4 In what country does “Snowflake Girl” help to deliver Christmas presents: Russia, Bulgaria or Ukraine? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 4 After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Mary, Joseph and Jesus travel? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 6 Why do mummies like Christmas so much? Because of all the wrapping! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 Answers Question 1 What is the scientific formula for melted snow? H 2 O © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 Answers Question 2 Cén dath atá ar shrón Rudolph? Dearg © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 Answers Question 3 What plant, which originated in Mexico, is associated with Christmas? Poinsettia © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 Answers Question 4 If you received all the gifts in the song “ 12 days of Christmas”, how many gifts would you get: 12, 78 or 364? 364 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 Answers Question 5 In what year were the first Christmas Cards sent in the UK: 1930, 1843 or 1906? 1843 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 3 Answers Question 6 In which Christmas song is the line: “Tis the season to be jolly”? Deck the Halls © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 7 What did Mrs. Claus say to Santa when she looked in the sky? Looks like rain, dear! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 5 What saint’s day is celebrated on December 26 th? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 2 Round 5 What was the name given to the group of singers brought together to record “Do They Know It’s Christmas”? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 5 Cén Ghaeilge atá ar “present”? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 5 Unscramble the letters (RARYANCEB) to get the name of a fruit sauce that accompanies turkey? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 5 How many times is “Santa” mentioned in “Jingle Bells”? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 Question 6 Which of these characters did not appear in a children’s version of “A Christmas Carol”: Kermit the Frog, Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 8 How do you know when Santa is in the room? You can sense his presents! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 Answers Question 1 What French word, meaning “to eat”, is the name of the place where the baby Jesus was placed in the stable? Manger © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 Answers Question 2 What did my True Love give to me on the 8 th day of Christmas? 8 Maids-A-Milking © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 Answers Question 3 Under what plant should you kiss someone at Christmas? Mistletoe © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 Answers Question 4 Unscramble the letters (TUNCKREARC) to find the name of the famous ballet often performed at Christmas? Nutcracker © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 Answers Question 5 In what country does “Snowflake Girl” help to deliver Christmas presents: Russia, Bulgaria or Ukraine? Ukraine © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 4 Answers Question 6 After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Mary, Joseph and Jesus travel? Egypt © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 9 What comes at the end of Christmas Day? The letter Y! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 6 What famous Christmas story did Raymond Briggs write which was later made into an animated movie? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Question 2 De ghnáth, cén dath atá ar bhuataisí San Nioclás? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 6 What girl’s name is also a song sung at Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 6 What is the name of the fleshy growth that hangs down over a turkey’s beak: a snood, a snoop or a snook? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 6 What item brought Frosty the Snowman to life? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 6 Which of the following is not a real US town/city: Snowflake, Texas; Noel, Missouri; or Santa Claus, Georgia? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 10 What do Santa’s elves learn at school? The Elf-abet! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 Answers Question 1 What saint’s day is celebrated on December 26 th? St. Stephen’s Day © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 Answers Question 2 What was the name given to the group of singers brought together to record “Do They Know It’s Christmas”? Band Aid © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 Question 3 Cén Ghaeilge atá ar “present”? Bronntanas © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 5 Unscramble the letters (RARYANCEB) to get the name of a fruit sauce that accompanies turkey? Cranberry © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 Question 5 How many times is “Santa” mentioned in “Jingle Bells”? None © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 5 Question 6 Which of these characters did not appear in a children’s version of “A Christmas Carol”: Kermit the Frog, Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse? Bugs Bunny © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 11 What do you call Santa when he stops moving? Santa Pause! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 7 The ruddock is another name for which bird associated with Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 2 Round 7 What kind of boy said, “Come they told me” in the Christmas Carol? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 7 Name the seasonal film about a magical train taking children to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 7 What was the name of the Grinch’s dog: Mike, Max or Rex? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 7 What king ordered baby boys to be put to death at the time of Jesus’ birth? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 7 Which of Santa’s reindeer shares the same name as a mythological god of love? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 12 What do you call Frosty the Snowman in May? A Puddle! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Answers Question 1 What famous Christmas story did Raymond Briggs write which was later made into an animated movie? The Snowman © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Answers Question 2 De ghnáth, cén dath atá ar bhuataisí San Nioclás? Dubh © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Answers Question 3 What girl’s name is also a song sung at Christmas? Carol © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Answers Question 4 What is the name of the fleshy growth that hangs down over a turkey’s beak: a snood, a snoop or a snook? Snood © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Answers Question 5 What item brought Frosty the Snowman to life? A Silk Hat © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 6 Answers Question 6 Which of the following is not a real US town/city: Snowflake, Texas; Noel, Missouri; or Santa Claus, Georgia? Snowflake, Texas © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 13 What Christmas song is hidden in the alphabet: ABCDEFGHIJKMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ Noel (No L)! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 1 Round 8 Which author wrote “A Christmas Carol” featuring Ebeneezer Scrooge? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 2 Round 8 “The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes” is a line from which Christmas Carol? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 3 Round 8 What currency was introduced into Ireland on New Year’s Day 2002? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 4 Round 8 What is the name of a promise made for the New Year: Revolution, Resolution or Rebellion? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 5 Round 8 Unscramble the letters (LUBBAE) to find something hung on a Christmas tree? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Question 6 Round 8 What might a naughty child find in his stocking on Christmas morning: Turf, Coal or Briquettes? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 14 What do reindeer have that no other animals have? Baby Reindeer ! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 Answers Question 1 The ruddock is another name for which bird associated with Christmas? Robin © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 Answers Question 2 What kind of boy said, “Come they told me” in the Christmas Carol? Drummer Boy © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 Answers Question 3 Name the seasonal film about a magical train taking children to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus? The Polar Express © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 Answers Question 4 What was the name of the Grinch’s dog: Mike, Max or Rex? Max © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 Answers Question 5 What king ordered baby boys to be put to death at the time of Jesus’ birth? Herod © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 7 Answers Question 6 Which of Santa’s reindeer shares the same name as a mythological god of love? Cupid © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 15 What’s an Ig? An Eskimo’s house without a loo! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 Answers Question 1 Which author wrote “A Christmas Carol” featuring Ebeneezer Scrooge? Charles Dickens © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 Answers Question 2 “The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes” is a line from which Christmas Carol? Away in a Manger © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 Answers Question 3 What currency was introduced into Ireland on New Year’s Day 2002? Euro(€) © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 Answers Question 4 What is the name of a promise made for the New Year: Revolution, Resolution or Rebellion? Resolution © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 Answers Question 5 Unscramble the letters (LUBBAE) to find something hung on a Christmas tree? Bauble © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Round 8 Answers Question 6 What might a naughty child find in his stocking on Christmas morning: Turf, Coal or Briquettes? Coal © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 16 What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It’s Christmas, Eve! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round Question 1 What Irishman wrote the lyrics for the Christmas No. 1 song “Do They Know It’s Christmas? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round Question 2 Which religious leader fled Tibet when Chinese forces invaded on Christmas Day 1950? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round Question 3 Ankara is the capital of what country which is also a Christmas bird? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round Question 4 On what date is Nollaig na m. Ban celebrated? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round Question 5 Which Oliver _____ (Plunkett, Twist or Cromwell) was a British ruler who cancelled Christmas when he came to power? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round Question 6 Which of these Gospels does not tell the story of the birth of Jesus: Matthew, Mark or Luke? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Christmas Joke No. 17 Why did Santa’s elf push his bed into the fireplace? Because he wanted to sleep like a log! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Round Answers © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Answers Question 1 What Irishman wrote the lyrics for the Christmas No. 1 song “Do They Know It’s Christmas? Bob Geldof © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Answers Question 2 Which religious leader fled Tibet when Chinese forces invaded on Christmas Day 1950? Dalai Lama © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Answers Question 3 Ankara is the capital of what country which is also a Christmas bird? Turkey © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Answers Question 4 On what date is Nollaig na m. Ban celebrated? January 6 th © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Answers Question 5 Which Oliver _____ (Plunkett, Twist or Cromwell) was a British ruler who cancelled Christmas when he came to power? Cromwell © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

Tie-Break Answers Question 6 Which of these Gospels does not tell the story of the birth of Jesus: Matthew, Mark or Luke? © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie

A Final Christmas Joke T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. They'd been worn all week and needed the air! Happy Christmas! © Nollaig Shona www. nollaigshona. ie