Game Show Triva Questions

Name the saint who was used as the inspiration for the modern Santa Clause.

Answer: Saint Nicholas

John the Baptist and Jesus were cousins through Mary and Elizabeth. Who of John and Jesus was older?

Answer: The Gospel of Luke says Elizabeth was in her sixth month when Mary encountered the angel of the Lord who declared Mary would be pregnant with Jesus. TLDR: John the B was older.

According to the Scriptures what animals are said to be present at the birth of Jesus?

Answer: None are mentioned in scripture.

According to Scripture, Herod desired to kill of Jesus whom he feared would be the rightful King of Israel. Jospeh was warned in a dream and told to flee to what country?

Answer: Egypt

In the song “Frosty the Snowman”, what made Frosty come to life?

A. Button eyes

B. Old scarf

C. Old Silk hat

D. Carrot nose

Answer: C. Old silk hat.

Who played George Bailey in the Christmas Classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life”?

Answer: Jimmy Stewart

What Christmas beverage is also known as “Milk Punch”?

Answer: Eggnog

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According to a recent Christmas fad, what spy hides around the house, and reporting back to Santa who has been naughty or nice?

Answer: Elf on a shelf.

What Christmas Themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburgh, Russia in 1892?

Answer: The Nutcracker

What cartoon character’s name is used to describe a small, thin or just plain and undesirable Christmas tree?

Answer: Charlie Brown

The Charity, Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the military?

Answer: The Marines

In North America, wild reindeer are known as what?

Answer: Caribou.

What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

Answer: White Christmas.

According to the Gospel of Luke, why did Joseph have to travel to Bethlehem?

Answer: To register for the tax census.

According to Scripture, how many Magi visited to worship and give gifts to Jesus?

Answer: The Bible does not give us a number.

Which Gospel gives us the account of Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth while both were pregnant?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

Answer: The Gospel of Luke.

What word for Christmas Carol was borrowed from the French?

Answer: Noel

What well known Christmas Carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

Answer: Jingle Bells.

In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born in?

Answer: Turkey

What Christmas Carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?

Answer: Hark! The Angel Sing.

What famous Christian Reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on the Christmas Tree?

Answer: Martin Luther

According to Buddy the Elf, what are the 4 basic food groups?

Answer: Candy, Candy Cane, Candy Corn, and Syrup.