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Christmas

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Need help writing a children's christmas quiz! Pretty please, write me a question!

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HonorMAGIpoeia · 13/12/2006 21:40

Hi all, in a fit of madness I have promised my Year 4's that next week I will have a Christmas quiz for them. I've even planned that I will attempt this on powerpoint . Now I can't think of any christmassy questions as my brain seems to be in denial of the season. They're 8 and 9 years old. If you can spare a minute please help me out and post a christmas based question (preferably with answer as I'm quite daft!) Thank- you

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KezzaG · 13/12/2006 21:46

What about:

name all the reindeers. Hmmm I just realised I dont know all of them myself so maybe that is not good.

What gifts did the 3 kings bring Jesus (maybe too christian, did you want secular/fun questions?)

Some based on xmas songs ie fill in the gaps - the BLANK and the Ivy etc

Q Who gives the christmas tree to the UK that is placed in trafalgar Square?
A Norway

Q What character scared the inhabitants of Hooville?
A The Grinch

Q What did my true love give to me on the 5th day of xmas?
A 5 gold rings

Am i on the right track?

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HonorMAGIpoeia · 13/12/2006 21:48

You've got it Kezza that's exactly the sort of stuff I need! Religious or secular, bring em on!

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jud2905 · 13/12/2006 21:50

cheat and have a look on here has already been done for you!

cutekids · 13/12/2006 21:50

Who is St Nicholas?

S88AHG · 13/12/2006 21:50

What date does St Nicholas visit in Holland?
6th December

S88AHG · 13/12/2006 21:51

Spooky same time same idea

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HonorMAGIpoeia · 13/12/2006 21:52

Fab, these are great (good link jud, that's most of my next week planned then!)

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jud2905 · 13/12/2006 21:57

if you want some help with the power point let me know- happy to help out

jud2905 · 13/12/2006 21:58

a music section always goes down well!

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HonorMAGIpoeia · 13/12/2006 22:02

Thanks jud, I bet I'll very much be regretting the powerpoint promise around 10pm on Sunday night!!

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Blu · 13/12/2006 22:03

Name four of Santa's reindeer in addition to Rudolph?
(Donner, Dancer, Dasher, Vixen, Blitzen, Cupid..any more/)
Who sent out a decree that all the world should be taxed?
(Caesar Augustus)
How is it said that Donkey's are forever marked in honour of having carried mary?
(they all have a black cross in their hair)
What religion were Mary and Joseph?

What does 'nativity' mean?

Name two ingredients of Christmas Pudding?

KezzaG · 13/12/2006 22:05

Ooh I love quizes and my dh writes some for work quizes so here we go:

Q Where was the town Jesus was born?
A Bethlehem

Q What is usually poured over a christmas pudding and lit?
A Brandy

Q According to tradition when should you take xmas decorations down?
A twelth night

Q What plant do you exchange christmas kisses under?
A Mistletoe

Q In The Christmas Carol what is the name of Bob Cratchits boss?
A Scrooge

Q What member of the royal family always makes a speech on xmas day?
A The Queen

Q In The Simpsons who or what is Santas Little Helper
A the dog

Hope these help, but bear in mind I have no real knowledge of 8 year olds so may have completely missed the mark

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HonorMAGIpoeia · 13/12/2006 22:07

Ladies, this is brilliant! Thank you thank you and feel free to keep going! (Kezza, you've got 8 year olds sorted chick, that's exactly the aort of level I'm looking for )

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NYcicles · 13/12/2006 22:09

Ask for alternative names for Father Christmas (Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, etc.)

What day do they open their Christmas presents in Germany? Dec 24th

Spidermama · 13/12/2006 22:18

Q: Can you spell Christmas? (Bonus Q: How is the word sometimes abbreviated?)

Q: Name five Christmas carols. (Bonus Q - sing one of them).

Q: Jesus was born in a manger, but what is a manger? (Sup Q: What rhymes with manger?)

Q: What is Father Christmas's preferred mode of transport? (Bonus Q: Who leads the pack of reindeer and why?)

Q: Name three items of food in a traditional christmas dinner. (Bonus Q: Name three ingredients of mince pies).

jud2905 · 13/12/2006 22:20

here's a powerpoint already done here

RosaLuxembourg · 13/12/2006 22:22

When is The Feast of Stephen (St Stephen's Day)
December 26

Who introduced the custom of Christmas trees to Britain?
Prince Albert

What might a naughty child find in their stocking on Christmas morning?
A lump of coal/ a switch

Lio · 13/12/2006 22:25

Maybe tricky, but some should know:

A Christmas tree doesn't lose its leaves in autumn - trees like this are called evergreens. What do we call trees that DO lose their leaves in autumn?

Katherine · 14/12/2006 09:52

How many birds were given at christmas? (23)
What is merry christmas in French (Joyeux Noel)

Take from the christmas forfeits thread:
4 3-letter words from christmas.
4 3-letter words from stocking.
A carol with someone's name in the title.
A song with Santa in the title.
Name 3 plants or trees associated with Christmas
Name 3 animals or birds associated with Christmas
make 3 words out of Christmas (eg Hat, Ham, Cat) do 3 sums that add up to 24 (ditto) work out Christmas songs from the initial letters.
E.g. WWYAMC, WTKOOA
name 5 christmas foods

swedishmum · 14/12/2006 13:10

Try this

swedishmum · 14/12/2006 13:15

Or this .
Harder one here and v hard here

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HonorMAGIpoeia · 14/12/2006 18:38

Fantastic! Thank you so much everyone

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