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1
Name that Carol!
Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas
Hark, Hear the Bells
Carol of the Bells
Sweet Silver Bells
2
The “Nutcracker Suite” was composed by which famous Russian composer?
Anton Rubinstein
Dmitri Shostakovich
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Pyotr llyick Tchaikovsky
3
Which of these athletes retired on the feast day of St Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes?
Richie McCaw
Dan Carter
Kobe Bryant
Philip Rivers
4
Name that Carol!
Bringing Peace to all the World
Snoopy and the Red Baron
Snoopy's Christmas
Christmas Bells
5
What sport is typically played on Boxing Day in New Zealand?
Netball
Boxing
Rugby
Cricket
6
According to Billboard (US), which of these is the best-selling Christmas album of all time?
Miracles: The Holiday Album (Kenny G)
Merry Christmas (Mariah Carey)
Elvis’ Christmas Album (Elvis Presley)
Christmas (Michael Buble)
7
On what day in Advent would you typically see a priest wearing rose-coloured vestments?
The fourth Sunday
Joyful Sunday
Laetare Sunday
Gaudete Sunday
8
What year did Santa make his commercial debut in New Zealand?
1912
1865
1894
1905
9
In which of the following sports would you never see the referee use a red card?
Field Hockey
Rugby
Basketball
Football
10
In the movie
Elf
, staring Will Ferrell, what's the first rule in the Code of The Elves?
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
Always put syrup on your spaghetti
Treat every day like it's Christmas
There's room for everyone on the Nice list
11
What is this viral video called?
The History of Dance
Dance Through the Ages
The Man Who Knows Every Dance
The Evolution of Dance
12
Name that Place!
Pompallier House
The Sisters of Mercy Convent
The Pompallier Diocesan Centre
Bishop Pat's House
13
According to the International Cricket Council, which Test Team is currently ranked the best in the World?
England
New Zealand
India
Australia
14
Which of these actors does not star in the movie Love Actually?
Ian McKellen
Rowan Atkinson
Hugh Grant
Emma Thompson
15
Name that Carol!
The First Nowell
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
16
How did Captain Cook and his crew celebrate Christmas on board the Endeavour in 1769?
By giving every sailor an extra ration of wine
With a reading from the Bible
By singing Christmas carols
With a meal of goose pye
17
Where is Bishop Jean Baptiste Pompallier buried?
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Wellington
St. Mary's Church, Motuti
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland
18
Which of these was
not
a gift given by the Magi to baby Jesus?
Cedarwood
Frankinsense
Myrrh
Gold
19
Who made his debut as Doctor Who in "The Christmas Invasion", shown on Christmas Day 2005?
David Tenant
Christopher Eccleston
Matt Smith
Jodie Whittaker
20
In what year did Farmers erect a giant Santa on their Hobson Street store?
1980
1970
1960
1990
21
What year was Mariah Carey's song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" released?
2011
2009
2010
2013
22
Who holds the record for the most tries scored during his time as an All Black?
Christian Cullen
Julian Savea
Doug Howlett
Joe Rokocoko
23
Name that Place!
Our Lady of the Highway
Our Lady of the Byways
Our Lady of Keri Keri
Our Lady of Northland
24
Where was the rare double rainbow in this video sighted?
Cape le Grand National Park
Tongariro National Park
Egmont National Park
Yosemite National Park
25
Name that Carol!
Good King Wenceslas
We Three Kings
Praise to the King
The Three Kings
26
In the "Christmas" movie Die Hard, what is the name of the main character?
John McClane
Hans Gruber
Butch Coolidge
Malcom Crowe
27
In the New Zealand version of the song The 12 Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the first day?
A Kiwi in a Kowhai Tree
A Pukeko in a Pear Tree
A Patridge in a Pohutukawa Tree
A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree
28
In what year did Pope John Paul II celebrate mass in Wellington, New Zealand?
1984
1975
1990
1986
29
What is the topic being discussed in this TV interview?
Irish Politics
South Korean Politics
The History of Democracy
Scandals in the US Senate
30
What is the name of New Zealand's Christmas tree?
Kauri
Tōtara
Pōhutukawa
Tī Kōuka
31
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
England
USA
Romania
32
In the TV series Friends, when Ross can't find his Santa outfit in time for Christmas, what does he dress up as?
A potato
An armadillo
A polar bear
A dinosaur
33
Name that Carol!
Away in a Manager
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Silent Night
O Holy Night
34
Name that Carol!
Once in Royal David's City
O Holy Night
Baby in a Manger
Away in a Manger
35
Name that Place!
Holy Family, Te Atatu
Sacred heart, Ponsonby
St. John the Evangelist, Hibiscus Coast
Holy Cross, Henderson
36
In the carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" what did the herald angels sing?
Glory to the newborn king
Christ is born
Let God's glory always ring
Hallelujah
37
How would you say "Merry Christmas" in Te Reo Māori?
Manuia le Kerisimasi
Kilisimasi Fiefia
Ngā Mihi O Te Aranga
Meri Kirihimete
38
In which country is KFC a popular Christmas meal?
Wales
Poland
USA
Japan
39
The names of three of Santa's reindeer start with a “D.” They are...
Dingo, Dapper, Donger
Donner, Dancer, Dasher
Dasher, Driver, Dancer
Dapper, Dasher, Dancer
40
How many Popes have there been?
65
154
266
206
41
Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Rum
Sherry
Brandy
Whisky
42
What is the name of the baby is this video?
Henry
Charlie
Harley
Bitey
43
Name that Carol!
Let Heaven and Nature Sing
Candlelight Carol
Sing Joyful Joy
Joy to the World
44
What is the name of the Star Wars character whose mask this woman is wearing?
Darth Vader
Jabba
Chewbacca
Yoda
45
The word "Emmanuel" means...
God with us
Saviour
King of kings
God and man
46
Which of the following olympic medal winners did not attend a Catholic secondary school in New Zealand?
Ruby Tui
Lisa Carrington
Grace Prendergast
Sam Dickson
47
Who recorded the original – and still the most famous – version of ‘White Christmas’ in 1942?
Bing Crosby
Phil Spector
James Brown
Elvin Presley
48
Name that Place!
Christ the King, Owairaka
St. Lukes, Flatbush
Good Shepherd, Balmoral
St Mary's, Papakura
49
Which football team does Pope Francis support?
Gimnasia
Sarmiento
San Lorezo
Godoy Cruz
50
How many views does the Baby Shark song have on Youtube?
2.3 Billion
873 Million
9.7 Billion
134 Million
51
Who is this man?
Bishop Jean Baptiste Pompallier
Bishop Michael Gielen
Bishop Patrick Funn
Bishop Patrick Dunn
52
In the carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," how many gifts are received in total?
364
12
72
1
53
In which two gospels will you find the Christmas story?
Luke and Mark
Matthew and John
Luke and John
Matthew and Luke
54
What does the word "noel" mean in its original language (French)?
Wonder
Hooray
Joy
Birth
55
When is the Feast Day of St. Nicholas?
December 24
December 6
December 25
December 30
56
Name that Place!
St. Anthony's, Waiuku
St. Francis Xavier, Whangarei
St. Francis, Thames
St. Colman's, Coromandel
57
How many purple (or violet) candles will you typically find on an Advent wreath?
3
1
4
2
58
Which film was voted the most popular Christmas movie of all time on Rotten Tomatoes?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Elf
Home Alone
It's a Wonderful Life
59
Who was the first British monarch to give a televised Royal Christmas Message
George VI
Edward VIII
George V
Elizabeth II
60
Name that Place!
Pompallier Point
Marsden Point
Gielen Point
Totara Point
61
Where has this child just been?
Surgery
Disneyland
His First Day of School
The Dentist
62
What can be seen happening in this picture?
Michael Buble in his music video for "Feelin Good"
Michael Buble performs live in Yosemite National Park
Michael Buble emerging from his cave in time for Christmas
Michael Buble makes a guest appearance on the show "Man vs Wild"
63
Who is the shortest member of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference?
Bishop Steve Lowe
Bishop Patrick Dunn
Cardinal John Dew
Bishop Michael Gielen
64
Name that Place!
Holy Family, Keri Keri
Holy Name, Warkworth
St Joseph's, Kaitaia
Sacred Heart, Dargaville
