Christmas Movies, Songs and Christmas Triva

Why is Santa Claus usually shown wearing red?

• It's easier to see him in the snow.

• It is supposed to keep him warm at the North Pole.

• Because Jesus wore a red cloak.

• Because of a Coca-Cola advertisement.

What is the significance of placing hay under the tablecloth during the Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia?

• To symbolize the manger where Jesus was born

• To attract good luck for the coming year

• To provide extra cushioning for the dishes

• To keep the tablecloth clean

In Slovakia, what is the common tradition of throwing a walnut shell into a water basin on Christmas Eve?

• To celebrate the end of winter

• To make the water taste better

• To summon evil spirits

• To predict the future

How many reindeer does Santa Clause have?

• nine

• fine

• twelve

• two

What is the significance of the number of people sitting at the Christmas Eve dinner table in Slovakia?

• An odd number of people brings good luck, while an even number brings bad luck.

• The number of people doesn't have any significance.

• An odd number of people brings bad luck, while an even number brings good luck.

• The number of people determines the amount of presents each person will receive.

In which country there is the National Christmas Lottery?

• Greece

• England

• Spain

• France

What is the significance of single girls/women throwing a shoe towards the door?

• They want to see if the tip of it faces the door, which means they will meet their boyfriend that night.

• They want to see if the tip of it faces the door, as it means they will get married next year.

• They want to see if the heel of it faces the door, as it means they will be safe the whole next year.

• They want to see if the heel of it faces the door, as it means they will get a new pair of shoes.

In the movie "Home Alone," what is the name of the main character Kevin who accidentally gets left behind when his family goes on vacation for Christmas?

• McScrooge

• Kringle

• McCallister

• McDonald

In the film "A Christmas Carol," who is the miserly old man visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve to teach him the true meaning of the holiday?

• Ebenezer Scrooge

• Bob Cratchit

• Jacob Marley

• Tiny Tim

What do they decorate for Christmas in Greece, except christmas trees?

• Barns

• Lighthouse

• Goats

• Boats