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| In Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge's dead business partner? |
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| The song White Christmas was first performed in which 1942 film? |
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| London's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is traditionally given by which country? |
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| In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, '...my true love brought to me nine...' what? |
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| Name the original eight reindeer from the 'Twas the night Before Christmas' poem. |
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| Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen (or Dunder and Blixem - The poem is alternatively titled A Visit from St Nicholas. 'Twas the night Before Christmas' is the first line. The poem was first published anonymously in 1823 and is commonly attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, although some believe Henry Livingston was the true author. Rudolph was created later in 1939 by copywriter Robert May for the Montgomery Ward department store chain, as the main character in a free Christmas promotional story, which extended the 1823 poem, and was subsequently turned into the popular song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Incidentally Donner and Blizten mean Thunder and Lightning in German.) |
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| Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics '...To save us all from Satan's power, when we were gone astray..'? |
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| God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen |
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| The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film? |
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| The Nightmare before Christmas |
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| What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? |
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| In the inspirational 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, what's the name of George Bailey's guardian angel? |
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| What are the names of the three wise men said to have brought gifts to the baby Jesus? |
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| Balthasar, Melchior, Caspar (or Gaspar - Interestingly the Bible does not states state their names, nor even the number of wise men: "...there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem... and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh..." from Matthew 2:1 and 2:11. Thanks A Russell.) |
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| What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland? |
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| What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847? |
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| In what year was Band-Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas the UK Christmas chart-topping record? |
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| In which modern country is St Nicholas's birthplace and hometown? |
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| Turkey (St Nicholas, bishop 'Nikolaos of Myra', 270-343AD, was born a Greek, i.e., of Greek parents in Patara, Lycia. He lived in and was bishop of Myra, Lycia. Patara and nearby Myra, in Lycia, or fully Lycia et Pamphylia, were then technically provincial territory of the Roman Empire with no specific country name. Patara became ruins centuries ago. Where the ancient town of Myra stood, now stands the Turkish town/district of Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey) |
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| Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas? |
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| From which country does the poinsettia plant originate? |
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| Who wrote Auld Lange Syne? |
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| How many points does a snowflake have? |
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| What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas? |
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| What did the first ever SMS text message, sent December 3rd 1992, read? |
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| Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics ' all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around'? |
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| While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night |
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| Which American actress plays the Ghost of Christmas Present in the film ‘Scrooged’? |
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| The Beach Boys had a Christmas number one US hit single in 1966 with which song? |
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| Which country is Eggnog said to have originated from? |
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| Which famous scientist born on Christmas day was the first scientist to be buried in Westminster Abbey in London? |
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| What is the name of the little boy in the filmed story of "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs? |
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| Which English author wrote the book ‘A Christmas Carol’? |
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| From which town had Mary and Joseph come before arriving in Bethlehem? |
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| Name the Christmas song with the initials ‘WIAWW’? |
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| Walking in a Winter Wonderland |
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| Which 3 dimensional puzzle, sold by Ideal Toy Corp., was the most popular Christmas gift in 1980? |
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| "There's never really been a real hood Christmas movie" is a quote by which American rapper and actor? |
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| 'Ilex' is the scientific genus of which type of Christmas foliage? |
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| Which spirit based sauce is traditionally poured over Christmas pudding? |
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| In the Christmas song 'Jingle Bells', how many horses pulled the sleigh? |
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| By what other title is the film ‘National Lampoons Christmas Vacation’ known in the U.K.? |
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| National Lampoons Winter Holidays |
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| In which year did the US postal system first issue Christmas stamps? |
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| What ‘MAW’ was a UK Christmas Number One in 1988 for Cliff Richard? |
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| “He’s making a list and he’s checking it twice. He’s going to know who’s naughty and nice” is taken from which Christmas song? |
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| Santa Claus is Coming to Town |
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| Who played the Grinch in the 2000 film? |
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| Foie gras is a French dish made from the liver of which type of animal? |
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| On the seventh day of Christmas, what SSAS did my true love give to me according to the song? |
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| The Christmas film ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is based in which US city? |
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| The port of Archangel is situated on which sea? |
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| Which Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland banned Christmas in 1647? |
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| A year contains 365 days so on what number day does Christmas Day fall? |
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| Which famous American actor makes a cameo appearance in the film 'The Holiday' in the scene where Iris and Miles are in a Blockbuster store selecting films? |
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| What is the most common gift received from a Christmas cracker? |
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| A hat (every cracker has a hat) |
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| Leona Lewis had a Christmas number one UK hit single in 2006 with which song? |
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| Advocaat is a Christmas festive drink of what colour? |
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| Which British Monarch gave the first royal Christmas broadcast to his empire on Christmas Day in 1932? |
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| Name the character played by Macaulay Culkin in the film ‘Home Alone’? |
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| Which Caesar ordered the census that caused Mary and Joseph to be in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth? |
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| Which female American singer sang 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' in 1994? |
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| Which hand-held Nintendo product was reportedly the most popular Christmas gift in 1989? |
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| "Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white’." is a quote by which American actor and singer? |
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| Which group of puppets had a movie which was based loosely on 'A Christmas Carol'? |
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| Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics 'While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, repeat the sounding joy'? |
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| Who had a Christmas number one UK hit single with "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1963? |
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| According to the proverb, what type of horse should you never look in the mouth? |
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| Which American male comedian plays Kate Winslet's love interest in the film ‘The Holiday’? |
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| Rudolph the red nosed reindeer had a red nose, but did he have antlers? |
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| In which German city would you find the Shrine of The Three Kings? |
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| Madonna had a Christmas number one US hit single in 1984 with which song? |
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| Which ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ actress plays Bill Murray's love interest in the film ‘Scrooged’? |
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| Which of Santa's reindeer shares its name with a small solar system body (SSSB)? |
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| Szaloncukor is a sweet associated with Christmas in Hungary. Other than fondant, what is the other main ingredient? |
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| Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics 'In heaven the bells are ringing'? |
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| Ding Dong Merrily on High |
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| Which singer of the Eurythmics was born on 25th December in 1954? |
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| What word can mean a type of 18th century London dark ale and someone who helps people with their luggage when checking into a hotel? |
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| What is the name of the elf played by Will Ferrell in the 2003 film ‘Elf’? |
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| Which fictional land never has a Christmas but it's always winter? |
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| By what means did God warn the Wise Men not to return to Herod? |
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| Which characters created by American Greetings, whose insignia were their tummy symbols, were the most popular Christmas presents in 1985? |
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| Which capital city of Nicaragua was devastated by an earthquake on Christmas Day in 1972? |
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| Who wrote the Christmas carol 'Once in Royal David's City'? |
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| Which historic playwright quoted "At Christmas I no more desire a rose, than wish a snow in May's new-fangled shows; but like of each thing that in season grows." |
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| The song 'Mary's Boy Child' has reached number one in the UK charts in two different years (in 1957 & 1978). Who sang on each occasion? |
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| Harry Belafonte and Boney M |
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| What type of rodent is hidden in the Christmas tree in the film ‘National Lampoons Christmas Vacation’? |
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| “Giddy-yap, giddy-yap, giddy-yap it's grand” are lyrics taken from which Christmas song? |
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| Santa Claus gets kidnapped and tortured in which 1993 Walt Disney musical fantasy Tim Burton remake? |
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| The Nightmare Before Christmas |
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| What is the full name of the team (acronym 'ELFS') that rescues Scott Calvin from jail in the film ‘The Santa Clause 1’ ? |
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| Effective Liberating Flight Squad |
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| In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" what did my true love give in total on the fifth day? |
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| Five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. |
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| Santa's nine reindeer share how many hooves? |
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| Which country is said to export the largest amount of Christmas trees each year? |
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| What is the name given to Father Christmas in France? |
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| Which socialist state officially ceased to exist on 25 December in 1991? |
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| Who had a Christmas number one UK hit single with "Merry Xmas Everybody" in 1973? |
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| What type of berry sauce is commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner in the US and Christmas dinner in the UK, often served with turkey? |
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| Who won a boxing match on Christmas Day 1950 with a technical knock out against Hans Stretz? |
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| Which American actor plays the part of Billy Ray Valentine in the film ‘Trading Places’? |
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| To which family of plants does the Christmas Rose belong? |
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| Name the Angel that brought the news that Jesus was to be born to Mary? |
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| Which popular Christmas song was written by classical music composer, Katherine Kennicott Davis, in 1941 (originally known as "Carol of the Drum")? |
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| Which board game by Parker Brothers, where the buying and selling of properties takes place, is reported to have been the most popular Christmas gift of 1936? |
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| "Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store" was a quote by which well-known Dr? |
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| Japanese Christmas cakes are traditionally made from what type of filling? |
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| Who had a Christmas number one US hit single with "Empire State Of Mind" in 2009? |
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| What job does Cameron Diaz' character Amanda Wood do in the Christmas film ‘The Holiday’? |
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| “Bearing gifts we traverse afar” are words from which Christmas carol? |
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| We Three Kings of Orient Are |
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| In the 1971 novelty Christmas song, 'Ernie' was the fastest what in the west? |
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| "You better watch out, you better not cry" are words taken from which popular Christmas song? |
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| Santa Claus Is Coming To Town |
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| What is the Grinch intent on stealing in the film, ‘The Grinch’ (2000)? |
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| Of all the US states at the time, which was last to declare Christmas as a legal public holiday, in 1907? |
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| 'Waits' was the name given to what type of singers/ bands of people who sang on Christmas Eve in old times? |
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| What type of pet is 'Santa's Little Helper' in the TV cartoon series, The Simpsons? |
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| Who had a Christmas number one US hit single with "How Deep Is Your Love" in 1977? |
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| In the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer’s Stone what Christmas present does Harry receive in his first semester at Hogwarts? |
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| What ‘MR’ was a UK Christmas Number One in 1961 for Danny Williams? |
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| Borscht is a Ukrainian soup made traditionally with which root vegetable? |
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| Beetroot (sometimes Tomato) |
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| Which 'Something About Mary' actor and teenage idol during the 1980s played a police officer in the video of the Pogues Christmas classic 'A Fairytale of New York'? |
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| Which 2010 3D fantasy film is an adaptation of a famous ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? |
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| The Nutcracker: The Untold Story |
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| What was the name of Cain and Able's mother in the bible? |
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| What Apple product was reportedly the most popular Christmas gift in 2007? |
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| 'Picea abies' is a popular Christmas type of what? |
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| In the 1993 film 'The Piano' which 'Holly' won an Oscar for Best Actress? |
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| Which of Santa's reindeer has a name translated to Thunder in English? |
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| In the UK 'Pigs in a blanket' refers to small sausages wrapped in what? |
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| In the film ‘The Santa Clause 1’ what is the name of the head elf? |
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| On the third day of Christmas, what TFH did my true love give to me according to the song? |
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| Which British Prime Minister stated "Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends." |
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| Which English hymn writer wrote the words to the carol "Joy to the World"? |
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| What were the names of Jesus Christ's earthly parents? |
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| What is the name of Kevin's older brother in the film ‘Home Alone’? |
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| Bacalhau is often cooked on social occasions in parts of Portugal at Christmas, but what is it? |
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| What was the last UK Christmas number one of the 20th century? |
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| I Have A Dream - Westlife |
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| Which of the following is not one of the names given to the Wise Men who visited Jesus after his birth? Melchior, Balthazar, Jeduthun, Caspar. |
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| In which year of the 1960s did the UK Post office first introduce Christmas stamps for postage? |
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| Which Christmas song includes the lyrics "Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring, snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun"? |
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| If I was born on Christmas Day, yet my birthday falls in the summer, where would I be? |
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| In the Southern Hemisphere |
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| In which mountain does the Grinch live in the film ‘The Grinch’ (2000)? |
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| Children receive presents from 'Befana' depicted as a witch on a broom stick, on 6th January in which European country? |
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| Name the actor that plays Jasper Bloom in the film ‘The Holiday’? |
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| If written alphabetically, which of Santa's reindeer would come last? |
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| What is Scrooge's Christian name? |
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| Celebrated by the Irish, on what date does the 'Wren Day' (Lá an Dreoilín) fall? |
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| 26th December (Boxing Day) |
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| In which Christmas song is Santa asked to "slip a sable under the tree, for me"? |
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| Which Hasbro children’s robot action figures were the most popular Christmas presents in 1984? Clue: 'More Than Meets The Eye'. |
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| Who had a Christmas number one US hit single with "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" in 1988? |
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| Which type of thin biscuit has the same name as a Christmas novelty which goes bang when pulled? |
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| Who discovered Christmas Island? |
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| Captain Cook (25.12.1777) |
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| Name the family that appears in the National Lampoons films? |
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| Who had a Christmas number one UK hit single with "Two Little Boys" in 1969? |
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| Yogi Bear and Boo Boo are usually hibernating in winter but in which park do they spend their first Christmas, after being woken by Huckleberry Hound, Snagglepuss, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy? |
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| To which main city in Judaea did the Wise Men first go to ask where they might find Jesus? |
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| In the Christmas song Jingle Bells the horse was 'lean and....’. What'? |
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| “I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph” is a quote by which American singer, dancer, television and film actress? |
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| Over which country did Good King Wencelas rule ? |
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| Who wrote the book that became the cartoon classic “The Snowman” ? |
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| What colour is Father Christmas' belt ? |
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| What did “Frosty the Snowman” have for a nose ? |
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| In which TWO oceans can you find Christmas Island ? |
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| Indian and Pacific Oceans. |
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| Which English leader banned Christmas in 1647 ? |
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| What was the name of Tiny Tim's father in “A Christmas Carol” ? |
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| What is the day that Christmas puddings are made traditionally called ? |
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| Which Nobel Prize winning author wrote King George V's Christmas broadcast in 1932 ? |
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| Which alcoholic beverage is used to make a Snowball ? |
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| Which poem written by Clement C Moore first named Santa's reindeer ? |
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| A Visit from Saint Nicholas (also known as The Night Before Christmas). |
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| What present did Harry Potter receive for his first Christmas at Hogwarts ? |
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| On what date does Twelfth night occur ? |
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| Which is the only book of the New Testament that mentions the Three Kings ? |
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| Who wrote the song “White Christmas” ? |
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| Which US state was the last to declare Christmas a holiday ? |
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| In Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” what is Scrooge's first name ? |
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| Name the three reindeer whose name begins with the letter 'D' ? |
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| What song was the UK Christmas number 1 in both 1975 and 1991 ? |
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| Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. |
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| In the film “Jingle All The Way”, what toy was Arnold Schwarzenegger searching for ? |
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| The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square,London is an annual gift from which nation? |
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| According to the Christmas carol, “Good King Wencelas looked out on the Feast of Stephen”. On what date does the Feast of Stephen fall? |
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| The day after Christmas, 26th December. |
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| From which country did Saint Nicholas originate? |
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| He is said to have come from Turkey |
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| If a person was given all the gifts in the song “The Twelve days of Christmas”, how many gifts in total would they receive? |
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| The gifts would total 364 |
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| What Christmas item was invented by London baker Tom Smith in 1847? |
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| Nothing to do with baking it was Christmas crackers. |
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| In which ocean does the Australian territory of Christmas Island lie? |
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| There are 2 Christmas Islands, but the Australian one lies in the Indian Ocean. |
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| Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line from which classic novel? |
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| Written by Louisa May Alcott, the lines come from “Little Women”. |
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| If you were born on Christmas day under what zodiac sign would you be? |
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| From which country were turkeys introduced into the UK in the 16th Century? |
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| From the USA (or more correctly America as it was then). |
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| What is the name of the German/Austrian yeast cake often served at Christmas? |
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| Which Disney animation, based on a T.H.White book was first released on Christmas Day in 1963? |
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| Telling the story of a young King Arthur, it was “The Sword in the Stone”. |
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| In “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” why was The Grinch so mean? |
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| His heart was two sizes too small. |
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| Who is said to have introduced the Christmas tree into the UK? |
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| What were the names of the three wise man? |
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| They were Balthasar,Melchior and Caspar. |
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| Which plant associatted with Christmas has the Latin name “Viscum Album” ? |
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| The plant is the Mistletoe. |
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| In which Bond film does the character Dr. Christmas Jones appear? |
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| She appears in “The World is not Enough”,played by Denise Richards. |
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| What Christmas item was first commercially designed by John Calcott Horsley in 1843? |
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| What is the name of The Simpson's pet greyhound? |
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| He is called Santa's Little Helper. |
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| Who were “Walking Backwards to Christmas”, in song in 1956? |
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| Consisting of Peter Sellars, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan and orinally Michael Bentine it was The Goons. |
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| Which is the only book in The Bible to mention the arrival of The Magi at the birth of Christ? |
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| The Gospel of Saint Matthew.(Matthew 2:1-12). |
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| Featuring among others the songs “My Funny Valentine” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered”,what Rodgers and Hart musical opened in New York on Christmas Day in 1940? |
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| What is the name of the sweet Italian bread often served at Christmas? |
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| In which year in The Queen's Speech did Queen Elizabeth II the past twelve months as a “Annus Horribilus”? |
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| Born on Christmas Day in 1954, she had hits with such songs as “Walking on Broken Glass” and “No More I Love Yous”,what is her name? |
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| Which monarch was the first to make the annual broadcast to the nation ? |
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| In which film was the song “White Christmas” first featured ? |
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| In Dickens's “A Christmas Carol” which is the first ghost to visit Scrooge ? |
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| The ghost of Jacob Marley. |
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| What is the Welsh for Christmas ? |
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| What did Santa Claus win in 1964 ? |
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| Which of Santa's reindeer share it's name with an electrical retailer ? |
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| Which “Eastenders” character had a baby on Christmas Day 1998 ? |
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| In which country did the Poinsettia originate ? |
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| The plant “Viscum Album” is better known as which Christmas decoration? |
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| Which rock singer starred in the film “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” ? |
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| Which female character left “Coronation Street” on Christmas Day 1987 ? |
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| Which seasonal job was first filled by James Edgar in 1890 ? |
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| He became the first department store Santa. |
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| With which seasonal product did J C Hall make his millions ? |
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| Christmas Cards (Hallmark). |
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| Who composed “The Christmas Oratorio” ? |
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| In which film did Judy Garland sing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” ? |
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| An aromatic tree resin often used as incense or perfume. |
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| What name is given to the four week period leading up to Christmas ? |
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| Who discovered Christmas Island ? |
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| There are 2 Christmas Islands – the one in the Pacific Ocean (Kiritimati) was discovered by Captain James Cook in 1777, the one in the Indian Ocean by Captain William Mynors in 1643. Both on Christmas Day. |
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| In which fictional land is it always winter but never Christmas ? |
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| Which fruity sauce is a usual accompaniment to the Christmas turkey ? |
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| What is the name of the father of Cinderella and the Ugly Sisters ? |
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| In which pantomime does Robin Hood and Maid Marion appear? |
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| What is the name of Aladdin's brother ? |
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| What phrase does the Giant in “Jack and the Beanstalk” use when he can smell Jack ? |
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| Fe Fi Fo Fum I Smell the Blood of an Englishman. |
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| In pantomime who is Princess Marcella ? |
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| What is the name of Prince Charming's assistant ? |
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| In which panto does Buttons appear? |
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| What is Aladdin's mother called ? |
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| Who had appeared in panto for 38 consecutive years until 2007 when he won TV's “I'm a Celebrity......” ? |
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| What told Dick Whittington to “turn again” ? |
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| In Jack & the Beanstalk what does Jack get in exchange for his cow ? |
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| In Disney's Aladdin the villain was known as JAFFAR but by what name is he traditionally known in panto ? |
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| What is the most popular panto ? |
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| Which panto was created in 1902 for the comedian Dan Leno? |
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| From what set of stories does the tale of Aladdin originate? |
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| From what does the Fairy Godmother create Cinderella's footmen ? |
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| What is Jack's mother normally known as in Jack & the Beanstalk ? |
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| What name is given to the leading man in a panto, usually played by a woman ? |
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| In which panto would you find the character King Rat ? |
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| From which side of the stage do the “goodies” in a panto normally appear? |
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| What alcoholic sauce is usually served with Christmas pudding? |
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| Often served at Christmas, what name is given to chipolatas wrapped in bacon ? |
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| Meaning literally Christ's Bread, from which European country does Christopsomo originate ? |
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| What is the alcoholic ingredient in a Snowball cocktail? |
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| Where would you be if your Christmas dinner consisted of rice and peas, chicken, oxtail and goat curry ? |
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| Who created a Christmas pudding for Waitrose in 2010 with a whole orange inside ? |
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| With turkey being practically unknown in which Asian country has KFC become the Christmas treat? |
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| From which vegetable was Frosty the Snowman's nose made from? |
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| The French call it “Buche de Noel”, by what name do we know this Christmas dessert? |
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| Which fish is popular as a Christmas dish in Eastern Europe ? |
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| What in Germany is Lebkuchen, which is traditionally served in the Christmas season? |
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| A Christmas biscuit similar to gingerbread. |
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| What spice is usually used to flavour egg-nog ? |
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| What shape is the Belgium sweet bread COUGNON said to represent ? |
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| What should be eaten on each of the twelve days of Christmas to bring good luck ? |
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| Of what is a Norfolk Black a variety ? |
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| Traditionally what is hidden inside a rice pudding at Christmas in Sweden ? |
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| In which area of France would the Christmas meal be finished with Thirteen desserts to represent Jesus and the 12 disciples ? |
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| A favourite for Christmas dinner, by what name do we know the vegetable Brassica oleracea |
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| What would you expect to find in the centre of a STOLLEN? |
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| What in the UK was traditionally mixed into the Christmas Pudding to bring good luck to the recipient? |
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| A Coin [my mum always used silver 3d pieces and latterly 6d pieces – old money, of course!!]. |
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| In which Christmas classic is it said that “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets wings” ? |
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| How did “Blackadder's Christmas Carol” differ fundamentally with Dickens' original ? |
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| Ebenezer [Blackadder] starts off being good but he turns bad after the visits of the ghosts. |
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| Which THREE stars shared the billing with Bing Crosby in “White Christmas” ? |
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| Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. |
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| Which long running character left Coronation Street on Christmas Day in 1987 to become a housekeeper for a doctor in Derbyshire? |
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| Who played Scrooge in “The Muppets Christmas Carol” ? |
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| Which duo dressed as Batman and Robin in their 1996 Christmas special? |
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| Del and Rodney Trotter [Only Fools and Horses]. |
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| In which city was “Miracle on 34th Street” set? |
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| What was the name of the character played by Jim Carrey in “Dumb and Dumber” ? |
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| In whose Christmas special did various BBC newsmen perform “There is Nothing Like a Dame” ? |
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| Morecambe and Wise [1977]. |
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| In which 1979 film did Fred Astaire play EIGHT different roles including Father Christmas? |
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| “The Man in the Santa Claus Suit”. |
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| Which British monarch was the first to broadcast their Christmas message on television? |
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| In the film “Die Hard 2” which airport did the terrorists take over on Christmas Eve? |
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| Washington DC [Dulles] Airport. |
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| Which popular Eastender's character died on Christmas Day in 2006 ? |
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| Which song from the 1954 movie “White Christmas” was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song? |
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| “Count Your Blessings [Instead of sheep]”, it lost to “Three Coins in a Fountain”. |
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| Which rock superstar starred in the film “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” ? |
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| Which UK TV station has since 1993 broadcast an alternative Christmas message featuring such characters as Marge Simpson and President Ahmadinejad of Iran ? |
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| The song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” features in which 1944 musical? |
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| Which long running TV series features a character called Santa's Little Helper? |
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| The Simpsons [its Bart's dog]. |
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| What present did Harry Potter receive from Hagrid in his first Christmas at Hogwarts? |
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| A rough cut wooden flute. |
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| Which Welsh singer made her acting début in the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special ? |
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| In which country are gifts bought to children on Epiphany Eve by a female Santa Claus named BEFANA ? |
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| In which language is Christmas referred to as NADOLIG ? |
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| In which German cathedral is there a shrine to the Three Wise Men? |
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| What is GLOGG, traditionally served at Christmas in Sweden? |
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| Which country in 1937 became the first to issue special Christmas greeting stamps? |
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| BOAS FESTAS is the Christmas greeting in which language ? |
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| In which country is COUGNOU a sweet bread served for Christmas breakfast ? |
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| Where would you celebrate Las Posadas, a nine day Christmas celebration ? |
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| Latin America [principally Mexico & Guatemala]. |
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| Eaten prior to the Christmas Eve meal in Poland, what is OPLATKI? |
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| Christmas Wafer [made from wheat flour and water, shaped into a thin biscuit such as that used in communion]. |
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| The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square in London is an annual gift from the people of Oslo in Norway, when did this custom originate? |
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| 1947 [as a token of gratitude of British support during WW2]. |
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| Good King Wenceslas was not actually a king but a duke, over which country was he duke ? |
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| Bohemia [now part of the Czech Republic]. |
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| According to Swedish folklore, which animals pull Santa's sleigh? |
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| Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees? |
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| In which modern country did Saint Nicholas spend most of his life? |
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| Which North American city started the tradition of a Christmas parade? |
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| In which country is JOULUPUKKI the equivalent of Father Christmas? |
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| Where is the first decorated Christmas tree thought to have originated ? |
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| In which country are the Christmas presents delivered by the JOLASVEINAR [or Christmas Goblins] ? |
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| In which region of the World do JONKONNU parades take place on December 26th ? |
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| From what do Christian children in Syria receive their Christmas presents ? |
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| A Camel [believed to have been blessed by the Baby Jesus]. |
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| How many ingredients did the Catholic Church decree that there should be in a Christmas pudding? |
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| What game pie was traditionally eaten in Suffolk for breakfast on Christmas day? |
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| What is a baby turkey called? |
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| White Christmas, a cake made from coconut, rice and dried fruit, is popular in which country? |
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| "Tai Tai" are biscuits given to good children at Christmas in which country? |
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| Which cheese often eaten at Christmas is known as the King of English cheeses? |
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| In the 17th century Christmas cake was made to be eaten on what day? |
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| One may have an "Aperitif" before the Christmas meal, what does this mean in the original Latin? |
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| What Christmas sauce is known at Cambridge University as "Senior Wrangler" sauce? |
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| New Zealanders would never serve which meat for Christmas dinner? |
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| Goose. (Geese are not raised in New Zealand and the Government prohibits the importation of meat products). |
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| Which English Victorian cook wrote the definitive Christmas cookbook? |
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| What is a "Pfefferkuchenhaus"? |
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| What should be eaten on each of the twelve days of Christmas to bring luck for the following year? |
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| Where did turkeys originate from? |
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| In a traditional mince pie, which ingredient would make it unsuitable for vegetarians? |
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| Who made the eating of mince pies illegal in Britain? |
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| What is the popular name for the Sunday before Advent when it is tradition to make the Christmas pudding? |
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| In what country is porridge called "Kukya" eaten on Christmas Eve? |
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| The coconut flavoured cake known as "Bibingka" is a Christmas favourite in which South East Asian country? |
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| At what time did Queen Victoria sit down for Christmas Dinner? |
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| In the film "The Muppet Christmas Carol" which character narrated the story? |
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| What brand of water do Del Boy and Rodney attempt to sell in their 1992 Christmas special? |
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| In "Coronation Street" who nearly choked on a sixpence during Christmas dinner in 1961? |
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| In which New England state was the 1942 movie "Holiday Inn" set? |
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| Who played Fred Claus in the 2007 movie of the same name? |
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| Who plays Gideon, the Angel in Disney's 1985 movie "One Magic Christmas"? |
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| Which song from the 1954 film "White Christmas" was nominated for the Best Song Oscar? |
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| What was the name of Captain Mainwaring's brother featured in the 1975 "Dad's Army" Christmas episode? |
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| In which year was the Queen's first TV Christmas message? |
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| What was the name of the boy in the TV film "The Snowman"? |
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| Who was the first British monarch to broadcast a Christmas message? |
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| In the 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street”, who played Kris Kringle? |
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| Which long running TV series opened with a 1971 episode called "The Homecoming - A Christmas Story"? |
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| Which English cricketer won the 2007 "Strictly Come Dancing" Christmas special making a hat trick of wins? |
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| Who killed Dennis Rickman in "Eastenders", on New Year’s Eve 2005? |
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| Who plays Jack Frost in the 2006 movie "The Santa Clause 3"? |
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| What came to Cranford in the 2009 Christmas special, "Return to Cranford"? |
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| Which "Happy Days" actor starred in the 1979 movie "An American Christmas Carol"? |
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| In "Coronation Street", where was Rosie Webster born on Christmas Eve 1990? |
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| In the back of a taxi cab. |
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| In the 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street", who played the young girl Susan? |
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| The carol "Silent Night" was written in which country? |
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| Where did "Good King Wenceslas" rule? |
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| What was the last Beatles' Christmas number one? |
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| Which Christmas plant has the Latin name"Hedera"? |
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| Who sang the opening line of "Do They Know It's Christmas" for Band Aid II in 1989? |
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| To which city does New York cop John McClane travel to on Christmas Eve in "Die Hard"? |
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| What fruit is used to make a Christingle? |
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| Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem? |
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| Which British group had the last Christmas number one of the seventies? |
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| What was first brought to Great Britain by William Strickland in 1526? |
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| Which European country was the first to issue a Christmas stamp? |
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| How would you make a chestnut into a "Marron glace"? |
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| In which German city would you find the shrine of the Magi, said to house the bones of the Three Kings? |
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| What first went on sale as "Smith's bon-bons"? |
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| Which wrestler starred in the 1996 turkey "Santa with Muscles"? |
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| Where does the Queen normally spend Christmas Day? |
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| Where would you be if your Christmas gifts were bought by "Shengdan Laoren"? |
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| Which Pope in AD 320 declared December 25th to be Christmas Day? |
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| Which Saint first performed a nativity play? |
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| What didn't The Darkness want to end in their 2003 Christmas hit? |
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