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100

These are hung on fireplaces to receive gifts.

Stockings

100

Finish the lyrics: 'Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears..
.'

I'll give it to someone special' ('Last Christmas' is a song by British pop duo Wham!. Written and produced by George Michael, it was released on 3rd December 1984 )

100

Who is the pessimistic green character in every Christmas movie?

The Grinch

100


In the UK 12 grapes are traditionally eaten on New Years' Eve, one with each of the clock bell strikes, to welcome the New Year and bring good luck. True or False?



False. 

200

What is the tradition if you happen to be under the mistletoe?

You have to kiss someone. If you refuse to do so bad luck will befall the person who said no. 

200

Who is the famous popstar singer who wrote the Christmas song 'All I Want for Christmas'?

Mariah Carey.

200

How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? 3, 5 or 9?

Santa has a total of nine reindeer pulling his sleigh. The legendary names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and (drum roll) Rudolph.

200

What is the star vegetable in any Christmas dinner in the UK?

Brussels sprouts.

300

What is celebrated on 26th Dec in the UK?

Boxing Day

300

These are the two most popular Christmas colours after red or green.

Gold and silver / white. 

300

What is the name of the three men which come to visit baby Jesus?

The three wise men.

300

Name at least two vegetables that are always part of Christmas dinner in the UK.  

Brussels sprouts, carrots, roast potatoes, parsnips.

400

What day is traditionally celebrated in the UK: Christmas' Eve, Christmas' Day or both?

Christmas' Day. Christmas' Eve is the time for some last-minute shopping and cooking, present-wrapping and maybe a drink in the pub. 

400

What do you call the Christmas gift-giving tradition in which members of a group of friends, family or coworkers draw names at random to give that specific person a gift? 

Secret Santa. That is a popular Christmas gift-giving tradition. Members of a group of friends, family, or coworkers draw names at random to become someone's Secret Santa. The Secret Santa can be given a Wishlist of gift ideas to choose from to give to their chosen giftee. After opening their present, the giftee has to guess which member of the group was their Secret Santa. It's a holiday classic where the guessing is as much a part of the fun as receiving the gift.

400

Who are Santa Claus' helpers?

Elves (an elf, sg-elves pl)

400

Name at least three ingredients of the famous Christmas pudding. 

almonds, apples, candied peel, nutmeg, raisins, flour, brown sugar, eggs and 2 tbsp brandy or cognac.

500

What day is Hogmanay celebrated in Scotland?

New Year's Eve (31st December). New Year’s Eve is a major celebration, as it is the big night that marks the arrival of the new year. Its origins reach back to the celebration of the winter solstice among the Vikings with wild parties in late December. Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party is one of the biggest New Year's Eve celebrations in the world. 

500

What Christmas song was made world-wide famous by Jose Feliciano, Puerto Rican singer? 

Feliz Navidad (1970)

500

This is the name of the animal in the famous Christmas song 'Rudolph the red-nose_____________'

Reindeer.

500

What was traditionally eatenup to the 19th century in the UK instead of turkey: pork, beef or goose?

Goose. Goose is no longer a traditional meal in Britain, though it was 100 years ago or so. Until the 19th century, goose was the meat of choice. It is now extremely expensive, and, since it is so fatty, it is not easy for the inexperienced to cook.