christmas Trivia Quiz # 607
This is Christmas Quiz # 607, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Christmas Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Christmas Question 1
Film Composers Quiz - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000)?
The correct answer is 'James Horner'
Christmas Question 2
Christmas Queries - Which group of invaders into Britain are responsible for adding the word Yuletide to the English language?
The correct answer is 'Vikings'
When the vikings finally decided to settle in Britain they brought their own gods with them. December when they worshipped their deity Jul (sometimes known as Yalka) and the month was known as Jultid, hence yuletide. During December the Vikings believed that Odin came to earth on his eight legged horse Sleipner, he would be disguised in a long blue robe and carried a satchel containing bread. During his visit he would enter the homes of the poor and leave a gift of this bread.
Christmas Question 3
The 1920s - The tradition of lighting the White House Christmas tree began in the twenties under which president?
The correct answer is 'Coolidge'
The first one at the White House was lit in 1923. The first lighted Christmas tree in public was in Boston in 1912.
Christmas Question 4
'Twas the Night Before Christmas - When Father Mouse shows his son the effects of his letter about Santa, which of the following is NOT an example shown?
The correct answer is 'Toymakers were put out-of-business.'
At first, his son's excuse was "These are just kids. Adults don't care" until Father Mouse shows the clock model Mr. Trundle is working on.
Christmas Question 5
Addicted To The 'Creek' 2 - In the fourth season, what Christmas present does Dawson give to Joey early?
The correct answer is 'A picture of her and Pacey'
Dawson shocked Joey by giving her a beautiful framed picture of herself and Pacey.
Christmas Question 6
A Christmas Story - Movie - What did Ralphie's father win, and Ralphie's mother broke?
The correct answer is 'Leg lamp'
Christmas Question 7
Blackadder - "Blackadder's Christmas Carol - What does Blackadder get Queenie for Christmas?
The correct answer is 'A portrait'
"Blackadder's Christmas Carol" guest stars Robbie Coltrane, Miriam Margoyles and Jim Broadbent.
Christmas Question 8
It happened on Christmas Day - On Christmas Day 1944, to which country did Winston Churchill go to try to end a civil war?
The correct answer is 'Greece'
At this time Britain and the U.S.A were still heavily involved in the Second World War. The Spanish Civil War was in 1936. Switzerland were a neutral country in the Second World War. Albania is Greece's neighbour.
Christmas Question 9
On This Day: I - December 25th is Christmas Day, but who ordered the complete survey of England in 1085, which later became the "Domesday Book"?
The correct answer is 'William I'
King William I ordered the complete survey of England. Its believed that seven or eight groups of commissioners gathered the detailed information of the accounts of the estates of the King and of those who held land by direct services to him. From each manor information was collected on the dimensions and the ploughing capacity of the land, the number of workers, and any extra amenities such as mills and fishponds. It was done so the King could estimate what every holder of land was worth.
Christmas Question 10
A "Mama's Family" Extravaganza - Which store held the after-Christmas sale that featured the spinning reindeer coasters?
The correct answer is 'Niedermayer's'
They had to get there by 9:00 AM (an hour before the sale started) to line up outside the door!