Just for fun this festive season, we’ve devised a quiz about the sounds of Christmas. See how many you can get correct.
Merry Christmas!
1. Jingle Bells, Tinnitus Smells! (Or does it?)
- What is tinnitus?
- A. A seasonal fragrance
- B. A ringing or buzzing in the ears
- C. A type of holiday candy
2. Santa’s Whisper Challenge
- In a noisy room full of Christmas cheer, what can help you hear best?
- A. Wearing earmuffs
- B. Cupping your hands around your ears
- C. Using hearing aids with directional microphones
3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- What’s the importance of getting a hearing check this Christmas and New Year?
- A. It makes you a better gift-giver
- B. It enhances your singing abilities
- C. It ensures you hear all the joyous sounds around you
4. Ho Ho Ho
- Whose hearty laughter is a hallmark of the Christmas season?
- A. Frosty the Snowman
- B. Santa Claus
- C. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
5. Festive Fables
- In the famous Christmas story “The Night Before Christmas,” what is described as “the prancing and pawing of each little hoof” on the rooftop?
- A. Reindeer
- B. Elves
- C. Sleigh
6. Christmas Movie Magic
In the Christmas classic “Home Alone,” what sound does Kevin use to simulate a bustling Christmas party to deter burglars?
- A. Carollers singing
- B. Laughter and conversation
- C. An old black and white movie soundtrack
and, completely unrelated to hearing…
7. Is Die Hard a Christmas film?
- A. Yes
- B. No
Answers:
1B, 2C, 3C, 4B, 5A, 6B, 7 – we don’t know actually. Big debate here on that one!
