Christmas facts
Which plant is hung in doorways to kiss beneath?
Mistletoe
Which bird lays the largest eggs?
Ostrich
What animal appears on the leicester city council coat of arms and is closely associated with leicester?
A fox
Which dried fruit is used to make raisins?
Grapes
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
Which famous christmas ballet features Clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the mouse king?
The Nutcracker
Which sea creature can regenerate their arms if cut off?
Starfish
Which famous kings remains were found in a leicester city car park?
King Richard III
Which food is traditionally used for guacamole?
Avacado
Which river runs through London?
the river thames
In the 12 days of Christmas what was given on the 7th day?
Seven swans a-swimming
What is a collective noun for a group of crows?
A murder
Which famous savoury snack originated in leicester?
Walkers crisps
Which pastry is used to make profiteroles?
Choux
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
In a christmas carol, what is the first name of Mr scrooge?
Ebenezer
What is the only bird know to fly backwards?
Hummingbird
What roman name was given to the settlement that became leicester?
Ratae
Which country is credited with creating tempura?
Japan
Mount kilimanjaro is located in which african country?
Tanzania
Which country is credited for putting up the first Christmas tree?
Germany
Which animal can survive being frozen solid for years and still come back to life when thawed?
tardigrade (water bear)
Leicester market was one of the biggest outdoor markets, in which century was it established?
13th century (1200s)
Which chemical compound gives chilli peppers their heat?
Capsaicin
What country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada