Christmas Quiz 2023

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Welcome to the Quiz

Hopefully by now you have split into teams, come up with a Team name and entered it into LessonUp - if not log out and join the quiz again! You only need 1 computer per team!!!

The quiz contains 7 rounds. Some of the rounds are digital and some are on paper. You will need to keep track of your paper score and you will be provided with a digital score near the end of the game. 

You will need to add both of these scores together at the end of the game!

GOOD LUCK! HO HO HO HO HO!

In what country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?

1. Germany
2. France
3. England
4. Italy

Who wrote the classic Christmas tale "A Christmas Carol"?

1. Jane Austen
2. Mark Twain
3. Charles Dickens
4. Charlotte Brontë

What is the name of the famous reindeer with a red nose?

1. Dasher
2. Prancer
3. Rudolph
4. Blitzen

Which plant is associated with Christmas and is often used in decorations?

1. Sunflower
2. Poinsettia
3. Orchid
4. Daffodil

How many gifts, in total, are given in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

1. 78
2. 92
3. 364
4. 100

What year did the movie "Home Alone" release?

1. 1989
2. 1990
3. 1992
4. 1994

What is the main ingredient in the traditional drink "Eggnog"?

1. Rum
2. Whiskey
3. Vodka
4. Brandy

In which city was the first known Christmas market held?

1. Vienna
2. Nuremberg
3. Paris
4. London

Christmas Films

Drag the label to the correct Christmas film

Badass in Nakatomi Plaza

Escape from Nazi menace

Grumpy, Christmas-hating

Out-of-place brings cheer

Summons a terrifying Christmas

Christmas Dessert

Drag the label to the correct Christmas dessert

Panettone

Stollen

Parfait

Christmas Pudding

Bûche de Noël

Christmas Celebs

Drag the label to the correct Christmas Celeb

Judy Garland

Frank Capra

Charles Dickens

Bing Crosby

Mariah Carey

Christmas Song Emoji Challenge

This task will be completed on paper. 

You will be presented with a series of emojis representing different Christmas songs. Your job is to guess the songs.

Christmas Song Emoji Answers

Swap sheets with another team. There are 18 points available!

The answers are on the next slide!

Answers - Swap sheets with another Team

1. Driving Home For Christmas (Chris Rea)

2. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Dean Martin)

3. Fairytale of New York (The Pogues)

4. Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt)

5. Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley, Martina McBride)

6. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (Elmo & Patsy)

7. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause (The Jackson 5)

8. Silent Night (Bing Crosby and various artists)

9.The Little Drummer Boy (Katherine Kennicott Davis and various artists)

10.Run Ruldolph Run (Chuck Berry)

11.Mistletoe and Wine (Cliff Richard)

12. Joy to the world (Pentatonix)

13. Stop The Cavalry (Jona Lewie)

14. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee)

15. Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms)

16. Frosty the Snowman (Gene Autry)

17. Step into Christmas (Elton John)

18. Feliz Navidad (José Feliciano

Movie Round (Paper Round)

Link to the clips

You will now be shown a video containing 12 movies - You need the full movie title (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and not just Austin Powers)

Record your answers on your piece of paper

Movie Round (Answers)

Swap sheets with another team.

The answers will be displayed on the next slide (out of 12 marks)...

Movie Round (Answers)

1)  Casablanca 

2) Mars Attacks

3) Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet

4) Zulu

5) The Lost Boys

6) Star Wars: Episode V  - The Empire Strikes Back

7) The Lion King

8) Goldfinger

9) Jurassic Park

10) The Goonies

11) Home Alone

12)  E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Round 5: Christmas Traditions Around the World

In which country is the tradition of celebrating "Las Posadas" during Christmas?

1. Mexico
2. Italy
3. Japan
4. Australia

In Sweden, what is the common name for Santa Claus?

1. Father Christmas
2. Kris Kringle
3. Jultomten
4. Babbo Natale

What is the traditional Christmas meal in Japan?

1. Roast Turkey
2. Sushi
3. Tamales
4. Fondue

In which country is the Christmas season celebrated with a tradition called "Krampuslauf" involving a demon-like creature?

1. Austria
2. Russia
3. Spain
4. Canada

Make a note of your digital score

After the next question make a note of your teams digital score on your sheet. You will need to add these up after the final round!

What is the main ingredient in the traditional Italian Christmas dessert, Panettone?

1. Chocolate
2. Candied fruit
3. Nuts
4. Raisins

Music Round (Paper Round)

You will now be played a selection of music clips. 

For each clip write the artist and the song name...

Music Clips - Click Here

Music Round (Answers - Swap Sheets)

Swap sheets with another team. For a point you must have both the artist and song name!

Answers - Click Here

Christmas Carol Challenge

Lets be honest - most carols are dull... Until now

The final round requires your team to write and sing a new carol. Only rule is that it must be Christmassy! 

You have 10 minutes to write, prepare and practice your carol.

There will be 20 points for first, 10 for second and 5 for third!

END OF GAME

Add up all of your scores!

Add up your paper scores and digital score.