Round 1: General Christmas Knowledge

1, True or False – A Donkey can see all four of it’s legs at the same time?

True


2, In total how many gifts are given in the 12 Days of Christmas?

364


3, How many Reindeer feature in the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas? Bonus point for naming all of them!

8 - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen


4, Which city has been donating the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree since 1947?

Oslo, Norway


5, In what modern day country was Saint Nicholas born?

Turkey


6, Who wrote the book "The Grinch who Stole Christmas"? Bonus point for the author's real name!

Dr Seuss / Theodor Geisel


7, What time is the Queen’s Speech traditionally broadcast on Christmas Day?

3pm


8, Which Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

Tinsel


9, According to the song "Mele Kalikimaka" means Merry Christmas in which language?

Hawaiian


10, What is the name of the red and green plant usually native to Mexico and Central America, which is often brought as a house plant for Christmas?

Poinsettia


11, Which Hollywood Actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks


12, Which Department Store featured in Miracle on 34th Street?

Macy’s


13, What decade was A visit From Saint Nick (T’was the Night Before Christmas) first published?

1820s (1823 exact)


Round 2: Santa Who

1,

Elf


2,

Jingle All The Way


3,

The Santa Clause


4,

Fred Claus


5,

Miracle on 34th Street


6,

Nightmare Before Christmas


7,

Arthur Christmas


8,

Trading Places


9,

Bad Santa


10,

Christmas Chronicles


Round 3: Cryptic Food

1, Comes before bumps and berries

Goose


2, Only half a board game?

Gammon


3, Cockney eyes?

Mince Pies


4, This can be found in Paddington Bear?

Stuffing


5, Escaping the wolf by snuggling up in bed

Pigs in Blankets


6, Shoots from Van Damme’s home town

Brussel Sprouts


7, "So bring us some now"

Figgy Pudding


8, Nine onwards

After Eights


9, Deeply thinking about whinging

Mulled Wine


10, An edible country

Turkey


Round 4: Christmas Songs

1, "It’s Christmas time there’s no need to be afraid"

Do They Know It’s Christmas


2, "When the snowman brings the snow, Well he just might like to know"

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday


3, "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?"

Winter Wonderland


4, "Welcome to my Christmas song, I’d like to thank you for the year"

Step into Christmas


5, "So this is Christmas and what have you done"

Happy Xmas (War is Over)


6, "Come they told me"

Little Drummer Boy


7, "It was Christmas Eve, Babe, in the drunk tank"

Fairytale of New York


8, "Bah humbug, now that’s too strong, ‘cause it’s my favourite holiday"

Christmas Wrapping


9, "I don’t want a lot for Christmas, there’s just one thing I need"

All I Want for Christmas is you


10, "Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible said"

Mary’s Boy Child


Round 5: Tie-Breaker

1, What year was Christmas declared a holiday in the United States?

1870