So what museum features Christmas tree's from around the world?  Who lost $8000 in 'It's a Wonderful Life'?  *grins*

 

These are the kind of questions you will find here in Twinnie's Holiday Trivia Contest! A place to play and test your knowledge of the Holidays! AND...each correct answer will get one point...the Sash group with the most correct answers at the end of the month will recieve a bonus! The winner at the end of the month with the most correct responses will win a Happy Mail surprise from..TWINNIE!!!  Everyone is invited to play..Kinsters and all DM'er's!!!

 

MODIFICATION:  OOPS!!  The above should have said for each FIRST correct answer will get a point! Those that answered before I corrected that..I will go ahead and give points for thier correct answers, even if they were not first!  SOrry folks!!

 

And for those that played last year..these are all NEW questions..no repeats!! *winks*

 

This is Christmas Trivia...Set up similar to Trivial Pursuit.  The catagories are:

 

History, Facts, and Figures

Traditions Around the World

Cartoons, Animation, Made for TV Movies & Specials

Carols and Songs

Movies on the Silver Screen

Literature and the Performing Arts

 

At the beginning of each week, I will post four full sets of questions! I will post a BONUS set when a full set is answered correctly! Correct Bonus set anwers will garner TWO points each!

 

In your posts..I will use this code to let you know if you got the right answer or not!

*C*  correct!

<TA>  try again, wrong answer

sorry!  someone already got the correct answer, and yours may be right or wrong!

 

Be sure to always guess though!  Just because someone gave an answer doesn't mean it was right!

 

The thread will start with this explanation post, the second post will contain ALL the questions!  I will add the new questions to the top of the post as they are answered...after that post anything goes!  You can guess, discuss, argue..LOL  have FUN!

 

This is to challenge your memories and knowlege more than how well you use Google!  Please try to answer on your own!  If you are still stumped after several hours or wrong guesses...A Google would be acceptable!

 

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!

Please use the question in your answer or copy it from the list!  You don't have to do the colors though!  Good luck!

 

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SET 16 2COMPLETE

Who was president during Christmas 1958 Dwight Eisenhower

Thanksgiving always falls on what day of the week?Thursday

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, who was the littlest Who?Cindy Lou Who

Who yelled "Stop" to Frosty?the traffic cop

Who portrayed the angel in It's A Wonderful Life?Henry Travers

Amahl's mother stole gold or myrrh from Melchoir?Gold

 

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SET 15 2

Who was the smallest of the Magi?

Is the Swedish holiday dish lufisk carp or herring?carp

Name the three songs Burl Ives sang in Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Jingle bells chime in jingle time in what song?Jingle Bell Rock

In the movie Prancer, which reindeer fell and broke on the road pavement?Prancer

Who is late on December 26, Scrooge or Cratchit?Cratchitt

 

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SET 14 2

In 1990, what cost $15,231.72?

What boot-like country's meatless Christmas Eve dinner includes capitone, female eel?Italy

What Equalizer star played te Ghost of Christmas Present in the 1984 A Christmas Carol?Edward Woodward

What has "Thirty-two feet and Eight Little Tails"?

In White Christmas what merry-go-round sounding club does Rosemary Clooney headline when she leaves the inn?

At what New York City hotel does Kevin stay in in Home Alone 2?Plaze

 

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SET 13 2

What popular Christmas toy was named after Theodore Roosevelt?teddy bear

Admired by the Swedes, what nationality was St. Lucia?Italian, Sicilian

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, does Charlie Brown or Snoopy direct the Christmas play?Charlie Brown

In "Winter Wonderland" the lovestruck couple pretends a snowman is who?Parson Brown

What was the quiasi-sequel to Going My Way?The Bell's of St. Mary's

In the novel, what do the reindeer in Central Park do when Kris Kringle visits?

 

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SET 12 (BONUS)2

What do elves wear on their toes?bells

What tulip countrys royalty welcomes St. Nicholas in front of the Royal Palace?Holland

What 1972 film story had the daughters of Walter Brennen returning home to help kill his young wife?Home for the Holidays

What singer who scored a big hit with another misfit animal co-wrote "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey"?

which Home Alone movie features teh pigeon lady, one or two?two

What came first, the novel or the TV movie The House Without a Christmas Tree?The TV movie

 

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SET 11 (BONUS)2

According to the Gospels, how many Wise Men were there?

In Bulgaria, what object is hidden in the ashes of the yule log:  a key or coin?coin

The chilly voices of this animation sequel included those of Andy Griffith, Shelley Winters, and Dennis Day.Frosty's Winter Wonderland

Although this carol has two plant names in its title the song discusses only one of them.The Holly and the Ivy

What seasonal movie shares a name with a hotel chain?Holiday Inn

On what day of the year do the first two acts of Puccini's La Boheme take place?

 

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SET 10 (BONUS)2

Does Santa have any children?No

What Asian country experienced a post-World War II boom by producing Christmas goods?Japan

What was the name of RUdolph's dogsled driving friend?Yukon Corneliuas

Who bears gifts and traverse afar?

In what underwater setting was Christmas celebrated in the film Destination Tokyo?submarine

In the O. Henry story, what metal is the watch fob made of: gold or platinum?platinum

 

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SET 9 (BONUS)2

Is Rudolph male or female?male

What leading Communist country has no official Christmas celebration?

What high-spirited bandleader portrayed Gabriel in The Littlest Angel?Cab Calloway

In "Nuttin' for Christmas," what insect was the sugar bowl full of?ants

Peter Billingsly played Ralph in wha Christmas story?A Christmas Story

Who wrote the "Fir Tree?"Hans Christian Anderson

 

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SET 8 (BONUS)2

 

What golden gate city's Union Square is decorated annually with sixteen Irish yew trees?San Francisco

In what country has Aubagne become known for its figurines in crib scenes:  France or Switzerland?France

In The Honeymooners Christmas what stage play does Ralph try to stage?

What crooner introduced the song "The Secret of Christmas"?Bing Crosby

In Young at Heart, what does Barney try to do on Christmas Eve?commit suicide[/]

What is the last ghost called in A Christmas Carol?The Ghost of Christmas yet to Come

 

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SET 7 (BONUS)2

What Apollo mission sent a Christmas broadcast message to Earth in 1968?

In Sweden, does the grandmother or eldest daughter serve breakfast on St. Lucia Day? Eldest Daughter

In RUdolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what does Clarice call Rudolph that makes him fly:  cute orplayful? cute

In "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," what can Mom and Dad hardly wait for? School to start again!

What movie featured a child's Christmas wish for a  Red Ryder Range Model Air Rifle? The Christmas Story

What lisping author wrote the story  "A Christmas Memory?" Truman Capote

 

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SET 6 (BONUS)COMPLETE2

Is there a city called Christmas in Illinois? no

"Feliz Navidad" is "Merry Christmas" in what large North American country? Mexico

In the 1973 version of Miracle on 34th Street, who portrayed kris' attorney: Joan Lunden or David Hartman? David Hartman

What carol contains the line "And ransom captive Israel?" O Come! O Come! Emmanuel

What holiday movie is based on the story "in God we Trust, All Others Pay Cash? THE Christmas Story

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SET 5 (BONUS) COMPLETE2

What men's grooming appliance became a sled for Santa in commercials of the sixties?Norelco Electric Razor

On Christmas Eve, do Armenians eat wheat or rice as their main course? [rice

What 1976 endearing sequel featured Red Skelton and Frank Gorshin?Rudolph's Shiny New Year

When we go over the river and through the woods, what kind of pie do we cheer for?pumpkin

Did any part of "It's a Wonderful Life" take place in New York City?no

Does a tenor or bass sing the partof the evangelist in the Christmas Oratorio?the tenor

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SET 41

What parade was first held January 1, 1886 Tournament of Roses

Typically, a winner of what Swedish prize is the presenter of the crowning of Lucia in Sweden?

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what song do the characters end the show singing? "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"

What kind of Christmas Eve was it when Santa asked Rudolph to guide his sleigh? Foggy

What was teh first holiday the inn was open in Holiday Inn New Year's Eve

In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle knows the condition of what on Christmas morning?the roads

 

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*SET 3COMPLETE*1

What did Frosty wear on his head? A top hat

How many candles on an Advent Wreath?Four

What 1969 NBC musical tells the story of a child angel whose humble gift is the most worthy for the Baby Jesus? The Littlest ANgel

Who knows the way to carry the sleigh? Horse

In It's a Wonderful Life, what did George dream of becoming? an engineer/architect/b]

According to Clement C. Moore, who were nestled all snug in thier beds? children

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SET 21

Who was President during Christmas 1962? Kennedy

What traditional drink is made of egg? Eggnogg

What is Charlie Brown's complaint about Christmas? It is to commercialized

In "Nuttin for Christmas", what did I make Tommy eat: a stick or a bug? bug

Who did Laurel and Hardy find to be a difficult employer in March of the Wooden Soldier?

On what night of the year does the action of Amahl and the Night Visitors take place?Christmas Eve

 

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*SET 1 COMPLETE*1

What traditional dish of suet is misnamed for it contains no plums? Plum Pudding

In Yugoslavia, is rice or wheat planted on a plate to serve as a decoration? Wheat

What Colorado-loving singer starred in The Christmas Gift? John Denver

In the song "Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer" what did Grandma go to get? Her medicine

Within one year, when was Holiday Inn made? 1942

The autobiography of what African Queen star was a #1 best-seller Christmas 1991?Katherine Hepburn

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What kind of Christmas Eve was it when Santa asked Rudolph to guide his sleigh? Foggy.*C*

 

According to Clement C. Moore, who were nestled all snug in thier beds? The Children *C*

 

What traditional drink is made of egg? Egg nog *C*

 

Who was President during Christmas 1962? Kennedy *C*

 

In It's a Wonderful Life, what did George dream of becoming? An architect. *C*

 

What traditional dish of suet is misnamed for it contains no plums? Plum pudding *C*

 

Who knows the way to carry the sleigh? The horse.*C*

 

 

 

SET 4

What parade was first held January 1, 1886?  Tournament of Roses Parade *C*

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what song do the characters end the show singing? "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"*C*

What was the first holiday the inn was open in Holiday Inn? New Year's Eve*C*

 

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SET 3

What did Frosty wear on his head? Top hat *C*

How many candles on an Advent Wreath?  4 *C*

 

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SET 2

What is Charlie Brown's complaint about Christmas?  Commercialism *C*

On what night of the year does the action of Amahl and the Night Visitors take place?  December 25th <TA>

 

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SET 1

Within one year, when was Holiday Inn made? 1942 *C*

 

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LOL  wowo you guys are quick!!

 

I'm going to step in here and post this to be the Official Scoreboard post!  To keep track of the Trivia Kinster Masters!! 

 

 

Trivia Scoreboard!

 

Zarine....7+6=13+12=25+8=33+16=49

Kelly.....7+2=9+8=17+8=25+12=37

Sam.......4(+6)= 10+4=14+16=30+4=34

Jade......1(+12)= 13

Lor.......12

Ursula....2

 

*current totals are in BOLD*

(as of Dec 5, 2008)

 

 

SET 4

What parade was first held January 1, 1886?  Macy's Thanksgiving Parade sorry!

 

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what song do the characters end the show singing? Oh Christmas Tree sorry!

 

What kind of Christmas Eve was it when Santa asked Rudolph to guide his sleigh? Foggy sorry!©

 

In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle knows the condition of what on Christmas morning?  The weather <TA>

 

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SET 3

What did Frosty wear on his head? Silk Top Hat sorry!©

 

How many candles on an Advent Wreath? 24 sorry!

 

Who knows the way to carry the sleigh?  The Horse sorry!©

 

According to Clement C. Moore, who were nestled all snug in thier beds?  The Children sorry!©

 

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SET 2

What traditional drink is made of egg?  Eggnog sorry!©

 

What is Charlie Brown's complaint about Christmas?  Lost it's meaning sorry!©

 

In "Nuttin for Christmas", what did I make Tommy eat: a stick or a bug?  Bug *C*

 

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SET 1

What traditional dish of suet is misnamed for it contains no plums?  Plum Puddingsorry!©

 

In Yugoslavia, is rice or wheat planted on a plate to serve as a decoration? Wheat*C*

 

What Colorado-loving singer starred in The Christmas Gift?  John Denver *C*

 

In the song "Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer" what did Grandma go to get?  Medicine *C*

 

The autobiography of what African Queen star was a #1 best-seller Christmas 1991?  Maya Angelou <TA>

 

 

SET 4

What parade was first held January 1, 1886?  Roses parade or Macy's Christmas, I know they are both really old. sorry!

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what song do the characters end the show singing? Oh Christmas Tree sorry!

What kind of Christmas Eve was it when Santa asked Rudolph to guide his sleigh? Foggy sorry!©

What was the first holiday the inn was open in Holiday Inn? New Years Eve sorry!©

In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle knows the condition of what on Christmas morning? The weather <TA>

 

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SET 3

What did Frosty wear on his head? A black tophat sorry!©

How many candles on an Advent Wreath? 12 sorry!

What 1969 NBC musical tells the story of a child angel whose humble gift is the most worthy for the Baby Jesus? The Littlest Angel *C*

Who knows the way to carry the sleigh? The Horse sorry!©

In It's a Wonderful Life, what did George dream of becoming? An engineer sorry!©

According to Clement C. Moore, who were nestled all snug in thier beds? The children sorry!©

 

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SET 2

Who was President during Christmas 1962? Kennedy sorry!©

What traditional drink is made of egg? Eggnog sorry!©

What is Charlie Brown's complaint about Christmas? That it's become to commercialized sorry!©

In "Nuttin for Christmas", what did I make Tommy eat: a stick or a bug? A bug sorry!©

Who did Laurel and Hardy find to be a difficult employer in March of the Wooden Soldier? I love this one!!!! Barnaby <TA>

On what night of the year does the action of Amahl and the Night Visitors take place? December 25th? <TA>

 

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SET 1

What traditional dish of suet is misnamed for it contains no plums? Sugarplum Pudding sorry!©

In Yugoslavia, is rice or wheat planted on a plate to serve as a decoration? Wheat sorry!©

What Colorado-loving singer starred in The Christmas Gift? Randy Travis  sorry! (YIKES!!)

In the song "Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer" what did Grandma go to get? Her pills sorry!©

Within one year, when was Holiday Inn made? 1885 very sorry!  did they have tv then?

The autobiography of what African Queen star was a #1 best-seller Christmas 1991? Don't know (lol guess!)  <TA>

 

 

ok folks!  Updated to here!  LOL  I love some of those anserws...Randy Travis?  oh jade my love we must do some Mountain girl educating!!!  This of course from a colorado girl...*winks*

 

Umm and Maya Angelou?  wellll..maybe not.  THink more along the lines of the movie..the African Queen...bogey and hepburn...*grins8

 

So as it stands tonite...

 

I will add a bonus set!  Because set 3 is complete!  WOOHOO! WELL DONE!!

 

and there are still 2 questions in set 4; 2 questions in set 2 and in set 1 there is one question left!

 

oh and if you are wondering about the code on your posts next to your answers...

 

*C*  means you got it correct first!!!

 

<TA>  means your guess was wrong..Try Again!

 

sorry!  means that someone answered it correctly before you!  and your guess could be right or wrong...check out the sets...when questions are answered correctly I'll post the answer up there!

 

*sighs*  ok i always goof up something... ;) In the original directions I said that every correct answer would get a point..but really meant the first correct answer would get the point...so for you three after Zarine that had correct answers, even though not posted first I will give you points for!!  From now on though..only the first correct answer!!

 

Whew..now I think I got this all straight!

SET 5

What men's grooming appliance became a sled for Santa in commercials of the sixties? Electric razor*C*

On Christmas Eve, do Armenians eat wheat or rice as their main course? Wheat <TA>

Did any part of "It's a Wonderful Life" take place in New York City? Yes<TA>

Does a tenor or bass sing the partof the evangelist in the Christmas Oratorio? Bass<TA>

The autobiography of what African Queen star was a #1 best-seller Christmas 1991? Katherine Hepburn*C*

 

What 1976 endearing sequel featured Red Skelton and Frank Gorshin? Rudolph's Shiny New YearC*C

 

In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle knows the condition of what on Christmas morning? The Roads*C*

 

When we go over the river and through the woods, what kind of pie do we cheer for? Pumpkin Pie*C*

 

Who did Laurel and Hardy find to be a difficult employer in March of the Wooden Soldier? Stannie <TA>

 

Typically, a winner of what Swedish prize is the presenter of the crowning of Lucia in Sweden? The previous winner of the Lucia Bride of Sweden contest.<TA>

 

On what night of the year does the action of Amahl and the Night Visitors take place? Christmas Eve?*C*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

up dated as of HERE!  ;D

 

LOL well done you guys!!

 

Ok as it stands there are:

4 questions left in set 5

1 question in set 2

1 question in set 4

 

 

Let's see if I can give any helpful hints...lol I would LOVE to be employed by this guy too with Stan and Laurel!!  and really..what High Honor is awarded every year in many disciplines?  It is given in Sweden..but to citizens of the world!  and you know..George Baily's dearest wish was to LEAVE bedford falls and he never did...*winks*  hope that helps!

 

Ok I will post two new bonus sets tonite!  One for set one and another in case I'm not around tommorow!

 

GOOD LUCK!!

 

Oh and Zarine love..would you please include which set you are answering questions from!?  LOL  it would really help me be less confused...always a GOOD thing!  :D

Sorry!

 

Set 5

 

Did any part of "It's a Wonderful Life" take place in New York City? No.*C*

 

On Christmas Eve, do Armenians eat wheat or rice as their main course? Rice.*C*

 

Does a tenor or bass sing the partof the evangelist in the Christmas Oratorio? Tenor.*C*

 

 

 

SET 7 (BONUS)

What Apollo mission sent a Christmas broadcast message to Earth in 1968?  Apollo 13<TA>

In Sweden, does the grandmother or eldest daughter serve breakfast on St. Lucia Day? Eldest Daughter*C*

In RUdolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what does Clarice call Rudolph that makes him fly:  cute orplayful? cute*C*

What movie featured a child's Christmas wish for a  Red Ryder Range Model Air Rifle? A Christmas Story*C*

 

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SET 6 (BONUS)

Is there a city called Christmas in Illinois? Yes<TA>

"Feliz Navidad" is "Merry Christmas" in what large North American country? Mexico*C*

In the 1973 version of Miracle on 34th Street, who portrayed kris' attorney: Joan Lunden or David Hartman? David Hartman*C*

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Set 7

 

In "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," what can Mom and Dad hardly wait for? School to start again.*C*

 

What lisping author wrote the story  "A Christmas Memory?" Truman Capote.*C*

 

Set 6

 

What carol contains the line "And ransom captive Israel?" O Come, O Come Emmanuel.*C*

 

 

SET 7 (BONUS)

What Apollo mission sent a Christmas broadcast message to Earth in 1968?  Apollo 13<YA>

 

In Sweden, does the grandmother or eldest daughter serve breakfast on St. Lucia Day?  Grandmothersorry!

 

In RUdolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what does Clarice call Rudolph that makes him fly:  cute orplayful?  Cutesorry!

What movie featured a child's Christmas wish for a  Red Ryder Range Model Air Rifle?  A Christmas Storysorry!

 

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SET 6 (BONUS)

Is there a city called Christmas in Illinois? No*C*

 

"Feliz Navidad" is "Merry Christmas" in what large North American country? Mexicosorry

 

On what day of the year is Simeon Lee killed in A Holiday for Murder?  Christmas Eve*C*

 

*laughs*  now see? how did know that last one Sam?  I've never even heard of a Holiday for Murder or Lee!!  Sheesh!

 

Hey y'all better be jumping in here!  Zar, kel and sam are sweeping the contest these days!

Ok folks..we are almost one whole week into the Christmas Trivia!! WOOHOO!

 

Stats:

 

We have had seven sets of questions!

Three of those sets are BONUS questions worth 2 points each!

Four sets are COMPLETE!

The three sets left have only one question each...

There are four Kinsters playing at this point, with Zarine in the lead, the points as follows: 

Zarine...25

Kelly....13

Sam .....14

Jade.....13

 

Now in case you don't realize it..this means the RED Sashes are just blowing the rest of the Sashies away!!  In fact..they are blowing away the Golden Knitting Needlers too!!  ;)

 

 

Ok so here is a deal..such a deal I have for yous guys!! LOL!

 

To give those of you who havn't had a chance to play yet..those that HAVE NOT YET POSTED AN ANSWER..I will give you 5 POINTS for the correct answer to the three questions nobody has gotten yet!  Ok those questions are:

 

What Apollo mission sent a Christmas broadcast message to Earth in 1968?

Typically, a winner of what Swedish prize is the presenter of the crowning of Lucia in Sweden?

Who did Laurel and Hardy find to be a difficult employer in March of the Wooden Soldier?

 

*grins*  They have had some guesses, but all wrong so far!  GOOD LUCK!

 

ok the "normal" beginning of the week will be on Sundays!  So I will post four more sets of bonus questions tonite for the weekend..just in case I don't get back till Sunday night!  Next week, I will post 5 sets, and the bonus sets after that, and so on until the end of the month! *grins*

 

COMEON PURPLES!  Where are the GREENS?  YOOOHOOOO BLUES!!!

OK, here's my stab...

 

SET 12 (BONUS)

What singer who scored a big hit with another misfit animal co-wrote "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey"?

Burl Ives?~TA~

which Home Alone movie features teh pigeon lady, one or two?

TWO*C*

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SET 11 (BONUS)

According to the Gospels, how many Wise Men were there?~TA~

three though I consider this an oxy-moron... *coughs* *twaps and laughs*

 

What seasonal movie shares a name with a hotel chain?

[color-green] Holiday Inn[/color] It's also the FIRST appearance of 'White Christmas' in film. The movie 'White Christmas' came afterwards. Danny Kaye was also Fred Estaire's replacement in 'White Christmas,' if I'm not mistaken...*C*

 

On what day of the year do the first two acts of Puccini's La Boheme take place? umm did you mean to answer this? lol?

 

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SET 10 (BONUS)

Does Santa have any children?

no official children of his own, thus the reason he's adopted the children of the world*C*

What was the name of RUdolph's dogsled driving friend?

Yukon Cornelius*C*

 

In the O. Henry story, what metal is the watch fob made of: gold or platinum?

gold on a side note, the hair combs were ivory~TA~

 

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SET 9 (BONUS)

Is Rudolph male or female?Male*C*

What leading Communist country has no official Christmas celebration?

China~TA~

 

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SET 8 (BONUS)

 

What is the last ghost called in A Christmas Carol?

The Ghost of Christmas Future OR The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come*C* Christmas yet to Come is Correct

Set 8

 

What golden gate city's Union Square is decorated annually with sixteen Irish yew trees? San Francisco.*C*

 

Set 11

 

The chilly voices of this animation sequel included those of Andy Griffith, Shelley Winters, and Dennis Day. Frosty's Winter Wonderland.*C*

 

Set 12

 

What tulip countrys royalty welcomes St. Nicholas in front of the Royal Palace? Holland.*C*

 

What came first, the novel or the TV movie The House Without a Christmas Tree? The Book.~TA~ sorry

 

What 1972 film story had the daughters of Walter Brennen returning home to help kill his young wife? Home for the Holidays.*C*

 

 

 

 

Twinnie....that was an absolute guess.   :-[

 

It just sounded like the kind of day that would fit in the story.  ;D

 

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SET 12 (BONUS)

What do elves wear on their toes?  Bells*C*

 

which Home Alone movie features teh pigeon lady, one or two?  Two~TA~ sorry

 

What came first, the novel or the TV movie The House Without a Christmas Tree?  The TVMovie*C*

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SET 11 (BONUS)

According to the Gospels, how many Wise Men were there?  Four~TA~

In Bulgaria, what object is hidden in the ashes of the yule log:  a key or coin?  Coin*C* 

 

Although this carol has two plant names in its title the song discusses only one of them. The Holly and the Ivy*C*

 

What seasonal movie shares a name with a hotel chain?  Holiday InnC but sorry!

 

On what day of the year do the first two acts of Puccini's La Boheme take place?  New Year's Eve~TA~

 

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SET 10 (BONUS)

Does Santa have any children?  Not Traditionally C but sorry

 

what Asian country experienced a post-World War II boom by producing Christmas goods?  Japan*C*

 

What was the name of RUdolph's dogsled driving friend?

who bears gifts and traverse afar?  Yukon CorneliusC but sorry

 

in what underwater setting was Christmas celebrated in the film Destination Tokyo?  Submarine*C*

 

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SET 9 (BONUS)

Is Rudolph male or female?  MaleC but sorry

 

What leading Communist country has no official Christmas celebration?  China~TA~

 

In "Nuttin' for Christmas," what insect was the sugar bowl full of?  Ants*C*

 

Peter Billingsly played Ralph in wha Christmas story?  A Christmas Story*C*

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SET 8 (BONUS)

 

What golden gate city's Union Square is decorated annually with sixteen Irish yew trees?  San FranciscoC but sorry

 

What is the last ghost called in A Christmas Carol?  The Ghost of Cristmas FutureTA sorry

SET 11 (BONUS)

In Bulgaria, what object is hidden in the ashes of the yule log:  a key or coin? Key~TA~ sorry**********************************************************************

 

SET 9 (BONUS)

What high-spirited bandleader portrayed Gabriel in The Littlest Angel? Cab Calloway *C*

Who wrote the "Fir Tree?" Hans Christian Andersen*C*

 

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SET 8 (BONUS)

In what country has Aubagne become known for its figurines in crib scenes:  France or Switzerland?  Switzerland~TA~

What crooner introduced the song "The Secret of Christmas"? Bing Crosby*C*

In Young at Heart, what does Barney try to do on Christmas Eve?  Kill himself*C*

 

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WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!  We are updated to here folks!  Great Job to all of you playing along!! 

 

Just as a little hint..the communist country doesn't exist anymore..lol this is an older trivia set ;)

 

And really..what is the history of the wise men and where they came from? Or the gifts....hmmm?  This is a trick question for you all!

 

Now we are updated to here..with four more sets of the Regular questions!  This week they are worth 2 points each..and when we get to them the bonus sets will be worth 3 points!  Hopefully, this will give any latecomers a chance to make up for lost opportunity! *grins*

 

did you know that as of now..there are a possible 169 points that could be gotten! *giggles*

 

OK..lets see you all wow us with your holiday smarts!!

SET 16 2

Who was president during Christmas 1958? Eisenhower*C*

Thanksgiving always falls on what day of the week? Thursday*C*

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, who was the littlest Who? Cindy Lou Who*C*

Who yelled "Stop" to Frosty? The Traffic Cop*C*

Who portrayed the angel in It's A Wonderful Life? Henry Travers*C*

 

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SET 15 2

 

Jingle bells chime in jingle time in what song? Jingle Bell Rock*C*

 

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SET 14 2

 

What boot-like country's meatless Christmas Eve dinner includes capitone, female eel? Italy*C*

 

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SET 13 2

What popular Christmas toy was named after Theodore Roosevelt? Teddy Bear*C*

Admired by the Swedes, what nationality was St. Lucia? Italian*C*

In "Winter Wonderland" the lovestruck couple pretends a snowman is who? Parson Brown*C*

 

 

 

SET 8 (BONUS)

In what country has Aubagne become known for its figurines in crib scenes:  France or Switzerland?  France*C*

 

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SET 16 2

 

Amahl's mother stole gold or myrrh from Melchoir? Gold*C*

 

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SET 15 2

Is the Swedish holiday dish lufisk carp or herring? lufisk carp*C *

Who is late on December 26, Scrooge or Cratchit?  Cratchit*C*

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SET 14 2

In 1990, what cost $15,231.72?  Christmas tree in Time Square~TA~

What Equalizer star played the Ghost of Christmas Present in the 1984 A Christmas Carol?  Edward Woodward*C*

What has "Thirty-two feet and Eight Little Tails"?  the reindeer~TA~   

 

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SET 13 2

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, does Charlie Brown or Snoopy direct the Christmas play?  Snoopy~TA sorry~

What was the quiasi-sequel to Going My Way? The Bells of St. Mary's*C*

 

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SET 16 2

Who was president during Christmas 1958  Eisenhower*C sorry*

 

Thanksgiving always falls on what day of the week? Thursday*C sorry*

 

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, who was the littlest Who? Cindy Lou Who*C sorry

 

Who yelled "Stop" to Frosty?  Traffic Cop*C sorry*

 

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SET 15 2

Is the Swedish holiday dish lufisk carp or herring?  Lufisk Carp*C sorry*

 

Jingle bells chime in jingle time in what song?  Jingle Bell Rock*Csorry*

 

In the movie Prancer, which reindeer fell and broke on the road pavement?  Prancer*C*

 

Who is late on December 26, Scrooge or Cratchit?  Scrooge<TA> sorry

 

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SET 14 2

In 1990, what cost $15,231.72?  Macy's Christmas Tree ~TA~

 

What boot-like country's meatless Christmas Eve dinner includes capitone, female eel?  Italy*C sorry*

 

What Equalizer star played te Ghost of Christmas Present in the 1984 A Christmas Carol?  Edward Woodward*C sorry*

 

What has "Thirty-two feet and Eight Little Tails"?  Santa's Reindeer~TA~

 

At what New York City hotel does Kevin stay in in Home Alone 2?  The Plaza Hotel (Gotta Love Tim Curry)  *C*

 

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SET 13 2

What popular Christmas toy was named after Theodore Roosevelt?  Teddy Bear*C sorry*

 

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, does Charlie Brown or Snoopy direct the Christmas play?  Charlie Brown*C*

In "Winter Wonderland" the lovestruck couple pretends a snowman is who?  Parson Brown*C sorry*