Festive food
What fruit is usually placed in stockings?
Tangerines
Who brings presents to children in The Netherlands on the 5th/6th December?
ST. Nicolas
Who recorded Blue Christmas?
Elvis Presley
Who wants to steal the Christmas?
The Grinch
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
True or false; before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard.
True
Which country donates the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square?
Norway – the city of Oslo, Norway, donates the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to the people of Britain each year since 1947
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
. What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck; clockwise or anti-clockwise?
Clockwise
The Spanish see in the New Year by swallowing what on each of the 12 chimes at midnight?
A grape
‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, was sung by Judy Garland in which 1944 MGM musical?
Meet Me in St. Louis
“Miracle on 34th Street” centres on what real-life department store?
Macy's
. What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss – according to the well-known holiday tradition, it’s bad luck to refuse a kiss beneath the mistletoe.
What were mince pies made with, in Victorian times?
Beef and Spices
What traditional food do the Portuguese eat with boiled vegetables on Christmas Eve?
Salt cod or Bacalhau
Name the only act to have four Christmas number ones?
The Beetles
Which 1993 Christmas film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s pumpkin king?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Which much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruit Cake
In Hungary, turkey does not feature on the Christmas menu. Which creature usually does?
Carp
Which Christmassy song plays at the end of the 1988 film Die Hard?
Let it Snow (also known as ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’)
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
Four - his friend, Christmas past, present, and yet to come
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
What is ‘Smoking Bishop’?
A sort of mulled wine
What is the name of the German yeast cake often served at Christmas?
Stollen
What is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time
The Nutcracker
Joe Pesci stars as ‘Harry’ and Daniel Stern is ‘Marv’ in which 1990 Christmas comedy caper produced by John Hughes?
Home alone!
When does the Russian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas?
January 7th – the Russian Orthodox Church uses the old ‘Julian’ calendar for religious celebration days. Only a few Catholics might celebrate it on the 25th of December