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Who wrote the iconic story, A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
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What big bird is traditionally eaten at Christmas in both the UK and US?
Turkey
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In the UK, Santa is known by a different name. What is he called?
Father Christmas
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On what day is Jesus said to be born?
december 25th
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What film tells the story of a green creature that steals Christmas from Whoville?
The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
200
The tradition of sending Christmas cards began during which century; 19th, 20th or 21st
19th century
200
This root vegetable is commonly roasted and enjoyed around Chistmas. What is it called?
parsnip
200
What is the colour of mistletoe berries.
white
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What was the name of the city where Jesus was born?
Bethlehem
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In Frosty the Snowman, what item of clothing made Frosty come to life?
hat
300
The Little Match Girl is a sad story about a poor girl trying to sell matches, but instead lights them in order to stay warm in the winter cold. What famous Danish author wrote the story?
H. C. Andersen
300
What are these pies filled with dired fruit called?
Mince pies
300
These big socks are usually hanged above a fireplace and filled with small gifts at Christmas. What are these called?
(Christmas) stocking
300
In which modern day country was St Nicholas born in?
Turkey
300
What is the name of The Grinch’s dog?
Max
400
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
4
400
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
pigs in blankets
400
Which country supplies the Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square in London?
Norway
400
What are the gifts given to Jesus by the three wise men?
gold, incense and myrrh
400
In the film Home Alone, which city did the McCallister family visit, leaving the protagonist Kevin behind?
Paris
500
What red breasted bird is often featured on Christmas cards?
Robin
500
This sweet boiled or steamed pudding is traditionally served as part of Christmas dinner in Britain. It is often topped with brandy or cognac and set fire to when served. What is it called?
Christmas pudding/plum pudding
500
Who gives the Christmas speech in the UK?
The monarch/ the king/ Charles III
500
What are the three wise men called?
Melchior, Caspar (Gaspar), and Balthazar
500
What is this classic film starring Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth called?
Love actually