Christmas Food 🍪
What is traditionally put into a Christmas pudding for good luck?
A silver sixpence.
In "Home Alone", what is Kevin McCallister's catch phrase?
"Keep the change, ya filthy animal"
Which band holds the record for most UK Christmas Number Ones?
The Beatles (4 times)
What date is St. Stephen's Day?
December 26th.
What are the names of Santa's original eight reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.
What meat was served at the first recorded Christmas dinner in England in 1377?
Boar's head.
Which British actress plays Juliet in "Love Actually"?
Keira Knightley.
What year did "Last Christmas" by Wham! first release?
1984.
When was the first Christmas card sent in the UK?
1843 (by Sir Henry Cole).
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey (in the ancient city of Myra).
In Victorian England, which bird was commonly served at Christmas before Turkey became popular?
Goose.
In "The Snowman", what song is sung during the flying scene?
"Walking in the Air"
Which Christmas song holds the record for best-selling UK single never to reach number one?
"Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.
What is the traditional time for the Queen's/King's Speech on Christmas Day?
3:00 PM.
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Père Noël.
What is "Stollen" and which country does it originate from?
A fruit bread with marzipan filling, originating from Germany.
In "It's a Wonderful Life", what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets their wings.
Who wrote "White Christmas", and in which film did it first appear?
Irving Berlin, first appeared in "Holiday Inn" (1942).
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany (16th century).
Which company was first to use Santa Claus in their advertising?
Coca-Cola (in the 1930s).
In what country is it traditional to serve "13 desserts" at Christmas and what do they represent?
Provence, France - representing Jesus and the 12 apostles at the Last Supper
What is the name of the train conductor in "The Polar Express", and which actor voices all his roles?
All adult male roles, including the conductor, are voiced by Tom Hanks.
Which classical Christmas piece was composed by Tchaikovsky between 1891-1892?
The Nutcracker Ballet Suite.
What was the original colour of Father Christmas's robes in Victorian Britain?
Green.
According to NORAD, where does Santa's journey begin each Christmas Eve?
International Date Line near New Zealand.