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      What’s Your Xmas IQ?

      What’s Your Xmas IQ?
      Trivia / IQ

      By BrainFall Staff - Updated: October 21, 2015

      Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! We won’t tell the big guy with the red suit if you’ve been naughty or nice, but we do want to know: What’s Your Xmas IQ?

      What’s Your Xmas IQ?

      Ever wondered how your noggin fares when it comes to yuletide knowledge? Well, don your thinking Santa hat because your Christmas IQ is about to get jolly well tested. Christmas IQ isn't your everyday intelligence quotient, which might pit your mental age against your chronological age—nope, it's holiday smarts we're after. And before you ask, no, munching on a dozen mince pies does not count towards your intellectual prowess, unless there's a pop quiz on filling ingredients.

      A festive living room with a decorated Christmas tree, wrapped presents, and a cozy fireplace

      So, you think you've got what it takes to be the Rudolph of Christmas trivia, leading the sleigh with your bright, shiny brain? Knowing the difference between a Balsam fir and a Douglas fir might just score you extra smarty-points. And fret not, while the average IQ might have you burnt out like a string of faulty lights, this festive quiz promises chuckles over chuck-up-the-sponge frustration.

      Is it time to unwrap that clever noggin of yours? Find out if your holiday spirit is matched by your holiday smarts, or if you’re more of a ‘bah, humbug’ when brain matters come into play. Sleigh your way through the holiday hubbub with What’s Your Xmas IQ?, and see if your festivity knowledge is top-tier or if it’s just not the brightest bulb on the tree.

      Celebrate the Season of Smarts

      A festive holiday classroom with a chalkboard displaying a Christmas-themed IQ quiz, surrounded by colorful decorations and a cozy atmosphere

      Ready to jingle all the way to the top of the Christmas IQ charts? As you cozy up with friends and family, swirling hot cocoa in hand, prepare to unwrap the varied aspects of your own Noel noggin. From history-laden queries to jolly ol' brain teasers, this season's about delightful decoration and mental celebration.

      Christmas Traditions and Historical Hijinks

      Did you know St. Nicholas not only inspired Santa Claus, but also saved three impoverished sisters from a dire fate with bags of gold? Every Christmas, history serves up a platter of infectious tidbits, like how Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer began as a marketing ploy. Bet your togetherness time around the Yule Log didn't cover that one! And don't get us started on mistletoe; its roots in celebration stretch back to ancient Druids.

      The Merry Metrics of Christmas IQ

      Your noggin's gifts are more than just your ability to recall Santa's reindeer in order. IQ scores, like those from Mensa International or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, assess a variety of mental abilities. Your Christmas IQ encompasses everything from problem-solving (hello, logic puzzles by the wall) to verbal prowess—yes, knowing all the verses to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" counts. But remember: while Albert Einstein and Marilyn vos Savant may have had off-the-charts metrics, IQ is just one facet of a person's cranial capabilities.

      Yuletide Tunes and Cinematic Scores

      Can you sing every verse of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" without missing a beat? Or maybe you've watched "A Christmas Story" enough times to recite it verbatim. These tunes and scores are not only festive, they're benchmarks for your Christmas IQ. Did someone say Christmas movie marathon at the North Pole? As you engage in the traditional Christmas carols, ponder the cerebral benefits—lyrics and soundtracks are great for working memory and processing speed.

      Now, go ahead and place your elf cap on those clever curls of yours. Armed with fun facts and a healthy dose of holiday spirit, you're set to sleigh this Christmas IQ quiz. Let's see if you land on the "Nice" list with your festive knowledge!

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      Question 1/13

      Which of these is not one of Santa’s reindeer?

      • Vixen
      • Cupid
      • Blizzard
      • Dancer
      • Comet
      Question 2/13

      From which country did the modern-day Christmas Tree tradition evolve?

      • England
      • Switzerland
      • Norway
      • Germany
      Question 3/13

      Which book is widely credited with reviving the spirit of Christmas as a family celebration in the mid-1800s?

      • A Visit from St. Nicholas
      • A Christmas Carol
      • Letters from Father Christmas
      • The Very First Christmas
      Question 4/13

      What important Christmas related event happened in 1885?

      • Santa Claus declared the North Pole as his official residence
      • Christmas became a national holiday in the United States
      • The first commercial Christmas card was produced
      • The U.S. Postal Service issued the first ever Christmas themed stamp
      Question 5/13

      Santa Claus is known around the world by many names, including all but which of these?

      • Weihnachtsmann
      • Kris Kringle
      • Sinterklaas
      • Tannenbaum
      Question 6/13

      Which of these movies does not have a Christmas theme?

      • Somewhere in Time
      • It’s a Wonderful Life
      • The Bishop's Wife
      • Gremlins
      Question 7/13

      What could be the etymological origin of the word mistletoe?

      • Love berry
      • Secret kiss
      • Dung stick
      • Jasmine lips
      • Hirsute weed
      Question 8/13

      Which of these ingredients would you not expect to find in Christmas Pudding?

      • Molasses
      • Brandy
      • Plums
      • Nutmeg
      Question 9/13

      Where does the Grinch who stole Christmas live?

      • Whoville
      • Yertle Peak
      • Sneetch Cave
      • Kingdom of Didd
      • Mount Crumpit
      Question 10/13

      The numerical figure of 1.9 billion can refer to which of these Christmas statistics?

      • U.S. dollars spent on Christmas books every year
      • The number of people in the U.S. who do not celebrate Christmas
      • The number of Christmas cards mailed each year in the U.S.
      • The number of Santa Claus costumes sold each year
      Question 11/13

      In what year was the usage of “Xmas” for Christmas first included in a dictionary?

      • 1800
      • 1872
      • 1927
      • 1952
      Question 12/13

      What were the three gifts the wisemen gave baby Jesus?

      • gold, frankincense, myrrh
      • gold, silver, a donkey
      • frankincense, gold, cloth
      • a dove, gold, silver
      Question 13/13

      Where was baby Jesus born?

      • on a riverbed
      • in a palace
      • in a stable
      • in a youth hostel
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