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Twas the Day Before Christmas Triva

The favorite holiday poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" has become a traditional Christmas reading for many. Try your hand at answering the trivia questions below about this visit from jolly old St. Nicholas.

You may remember how "Twas a Night Before Christmas" begins...

"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."

Remembering is the key here. Take a chance at the following trivia from this favorite holiday poem, and log your answers in the comment section below. 

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The first publication date was:

  • December 23, 1823
  • December 23, 1920
  • December 23, 1985

The author was:

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  • Clement Clarke Moore
  • Mark Twain
  • Homer Simpson

How many reindeer were mentioned in this poem:

  • Seven
  • Eight 
  • Ninety-five

Name the reindeer.

In the poem, what did Santa's round little belly shake like?

  • Tapioca
  • A bowl full of jelly
  • Jello

What visions were dancing in the little kids' heads in this poem?

  • Nutcrackers
  • Sugar Plums
  • Sugar Plum Fairies

The person who gets all the correct answers, first, wins bragging rights!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!


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