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1
How fast would Santa's sleigh have to travel to deliver presents to all the children in the world?
350 000 km/h
200 km/h
1 million km/h
9.6 million km/h
2
Which hymn’s second verse begins with “Christ by highest heaven adored”?
"Silent Night"
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
"Joy to the world"
3
At the age of 39 Fernando Alonso returns to Formula 1 in 2021
False
True
4
How did "Xmas" begin?
Xmas is the shorthand for Christmas in text message greetings.
X is the abbreviation of the Latin word “chi,” which means Christ.
5
Since 2006 Toyota recorded its highest sales for the Fortuner SUV in 2020
False
True
6
Which Christmas hymn’s second verse begins with “O sing, choirs of angels”?
"O come all ye faithful"
"Little drummer boy"
"O holy night"
7
When was the first time in history that January 1st was celebrated as the beginning of a new year?
45 AD
1 BC
1 AD
45 BC
8
What is Merriam-Webster's top word of the year for 2020?
Pandemic
Isolation
Lockdown
Sanitize
9
In 2000 the USA ate more turkey per head than any other country in the world.
True
False
10
Which country is hosting the postponed Olympic Games is 2021?
Japan
Beijing
South Korea
China
11
Which country or countries celebrate(s) New Year's first?
Samoa/Tonga
New Zealand
Indonesia
Japan
12
On 13 October 1881 Adderley street got its first electric lights installed.
True
False
13
Which language was the term "Xmas" formed from?
English
Xhosa
Latin
Greek
14
Which milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions?
Santa's Snowy Milk
Eggnog
Iced Coffee
15
How often, if at all, does Shakespeare mention the word
Christmas
in total in his plays?
Thrice
He never mentions it
16
Who will the Proteas play against during 26-30 December?
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Bangladesh
India
17
Where do the Mc Allisters go on holiday when they leave Kevin at home alone?
The North Pole
London
Paris, France
New York
18
Who made the gingerbread cookie popular?
Princess Diana
Nelson Mandela
Santa Claus
Queen Elizabeth
19
Reindeer lose their antlers every year.
True
False
20
What animated film depicted a train that took kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The North Pole Express
The Paula Express
The Polar Express
21
When did Christmas trees become a popular tradition?
1846
1852
1652
1920
22
Gammon and tongue sales have returned to pre-lockdown levels
False
True
23
In October 2020 Suzuki set a new car sales record in South Africa
True
False
24
Name this film:
The Night before Christmas
The Knight before Christmas
25
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
Rudolph
The Grinch
Olaf
26
Which Christmas hymn’s second verse begins with “Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain”?
"We three kings"
"Go tell it on the mountain"
"Away in a manger"
27
What fairy tale inspired gingerbread houses?
Hansel & Gretel
Thumbalina
The Elves & the Shoemaker
28
Jingle Bells was always intended to be a Christmas song
False
True
29
Baby Jesus was born in Jerusalem.
False
True
30
Name this film:
Elf
The Christmas Elf
The Elf who saved Christmas
31
Takealot.com customer service is closed on Christmas and New Year's?
False
True
32
What is South Africa's 2020 word of the year?
Covid19
Zondo Commission
Jarusalema
Lockdown
33
During World War 1 unofficial ceasefires were held over Christmas
True
False
34
What festive food has a long shelf life but many people don’t like it?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate log
Trifle
Fruitcake
35
MMXXI represents 2021 in Roman numerals?
True
False
36
2021 is the year of what animal?
Ox
Rat
Elephant
Tiger
37
When, in January 2021, will South African schools re-open for teachers?
27th
25th
20th
38
What song were they dancing to in this scene in the popular film entitled
Mean Girls
?
Jingle Bell Rock
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
Last Christmas
39
Mick Schumacher will make his Formula 1 debut in 2021
False
True
40
What are four of the most popular Christmas colors?
Red, Green, Silver, Gold
Purple, Red, Green, Silver
Red, Green, White, Blue
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green
41
New Year’s Eve celebrations at the V&A Waterfront typically attract how many people?
200 000
50 000
20 000
25 000
42
"Saint Nick" is another name for Santa Claus.
False
True
43
Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus?
frankincense
myrrh
gold
silver
44
Name this film:
The Holiday
A Holiday
A Christmas Holiday
The Christmas Holiday
45
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
Fleas Navidad
Felix Navibud
46
Both Mazda and Suzuki celebrated 100 years of business in 2020
True
False
47
Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?
Holland
Belgium
Germany
48
Which type of tree was the partridge sitting in, according to a well-known Christmas song?
A Christmas Tree
A Pear Tree
49
What are you meant to do under the Mistletoe?
Kiss someone
Make a wish with someone
Punch Someone
50
What's the most popular Christmas song of all time?
All I want for Christmas is you
O Holy Night
Silent Night
Joy to the world
