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100
These are hung on fireplaces to receive gifts.
Stockings
100
Please 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
Is this statement true or false?
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.
False. It's not traditional custom but it's gaining traction due to social media.
100
The exam was a piece of cake for her.
What does 'a piece of cake' mean?
Something very easy to do.
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
This is the name of the animal in the famous Christmas song 'Rudolph the red-nose_____________'
Reindeer.
200
What is the star vegetable in any Christmas dinner in the UK?
Brussels sprouts.
200
He spilled the beans about the surprise party for Susan.
What does 'spill the beans' mean: a) to spend a lot on something or b) to reveal a secret
To reveal a secret, to tell people information about something that was supposed to be a secret or a surprise.
300
What is celebrated on 26th Dec in the UK?
Boxing Day
It was a day when servants would be given time off and thanked for their hard work with a 'special box' of treats. The servants would then head home and use the 26th to spend time with their own families
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 (individually Gaspar, Melichior and Balthasar).
300
Name at least two vegetables that are always part of Christmas dinner in the UK.
Brussels sprouts, carrots, roast potatoes, parsnips.
300
What does 'the icing on the cake' mean? a) a situation that makes things even worse or b) an extra good thing added to something already good.
B). e.g. Peter was happy to see his daughter in a happy relationship but having a grandchild was just the icing on the cake.
A synonym is 'the cherry on top'.
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.
400
He tried to butter up his teacher before the final exams. What does 'to butter someone up' mean?
To be very kind or friendly to someone or try to please someone, so that that person will do what you want them to do or so that you gain a favour.
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
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.
500
What was traditionally eaten until 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. Up to 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.
500
You have to take most of the news on social media with a grain of salt. What does 'take something with a grain of salt' mean?
Not believe it completely, because it is unlikely to be true or be an exaggeration.
In the US the idiom is 'take something with a pinch of salt'.