Christmas Quiz

It's that time of year again, folks! Crackers, missile toe & stockings hung by the fireplace. However it just wouldn't be christmas without a quiz! Answers posted at the end of the week.

1. How many New Testament gospels does the nativity story appear in?

All

None 

Just two

2. Which is the original language of the New Testament?

Greek 

Hebrew

Aramaic

3. What does the name "Jesus" mean in Greek?

Anointed One

Savior

Son of god

4. What does the name "Christ" mean in Greek?

Anointed One

Savior

Son of god

5. What does the Greek word "τεκνος" for Jesus' profession translate as?

Carpenter

Stonecutter

Artisan

6. What does the name "Mary" mean in Hebrew?

Virgin

Mother

Rebel

7. What does the word "Angel" mean in Greek?

Messenger

Wise man

Good news

8. What does the English word "Christmas" mean?

More of Christ

The mass of Christ

The birth of Christ

9. What does the abbreviation "Xmas" mean?

The same as Christmas

An informal term for Christmas

An atheist name for Christmas  

10. Who banned Christmas?

Hitler

Constantine 

Cromwell

11. Where does the tradition of Christmas trees come from?

Germany

Canada

Russia

12. What did they represent? 

Freedom

Survival

Harmony with nature

13. Santa Claus is a character syncreticised from:

Jupiter & Jesus

Odin & Saint Nicolas

Saint Nicolas & Thor 

14. What is the average age when kids stop believing in Santa?

Seven 

Nine

Eleven

15. What day is the winter solstice 2015 on?

20th

21st

22nd

16. Which deity was NOT claimed to have been born at the winter solstice?

Vishnu

Horus

Jesus

17. How did the Romans celebrate the Saturnalia?

Peace was declared

The emperor gave presents

Slaves were freed

18. What are "los Reyes magos" known as in English?

The three kings 

The three patriarchs

The three wise men

19. What is the traditional English Christmas dinner?

Roast beef

Roast chicken

Roast turkey

20. Which corporation redesigned Santa?

Pepsi 

Coca Cola

McDonalds

21. Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?

Families start arguing

People open their presents

The sport Boxing was invented

22. How many reindeer does Santa have?

Six 

Eight

Ten

23. Which American cartoon show has a character based on cagar tio?

South Park

Family Guy

The Simpsons

24. Who sang "All I want for Christmas"?

Celine Dion

Marian Carey

Tina Turner

25. Who sang "Lonely this Christmas"?

Bing Crosby

Cliff Richard

Elvis Presley

26. Who sang "Little Drummer Boy?"?

Frank Sinatra

Elton John

Dean Martin

27. Who sang "Last Christmas"?

Status Quo

Wham

Spandau Ballet

28. Who starred in "Its a wonderful Life"?

James Stewart

Laurence Olivier

Paul Newman

29. Which Home Alone movie was set at Christmas?

Home Alone 1

Home Alone 2

Both

30. Which Ghostbusters movie was set at Christmas?

Ghostbusters 1

Ghostbusters 2

Both

31. Which Christmas character did Jim Carrey NOT play?

Ebenezer Scrooge

The Grinch

Santa Claus

32. Which Christmas film starred Arnold  Schwarzenegger?

Jingle All the Way

Jack Frost

Miracle on 34th street

Are you ready? Here are the answers...

1. B (Mathew & Luke)
2. A
3. A 
4. B (meaning baptised or initiated)
5. B (not like in Hollywood!)
6. C (why Jesus knew so many Marys!)
7. A
8. B (christ's mass)
9. A (commonly thought to be atheist, really it means Χριστός)
10. C (a puritan who wanted a non pagan holiday season)
11. A (Queen Victoria brought the idea to England)
12. C (a symbol of good luck to get through the cold of winter)
13. B
14. A
15. C
16. A
17. C 
18. C
19. C
20. B 
21. B (people used to go to church on 25th and leave presents until 26th)
22. B (not including Rudolf!)
23. A (Mr. Hanky)
24. B
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. A
29. C
30. B
31. C
32. A