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When are The Twelve Days of Christmas?
From December 26th to January 6th
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How was the forerunner of the Christmas pudding called?
Frumenty
100
What was the Boxing Day in England for?
It was a time to give gifts to tradesmen, servants, and friends
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Who was the first person to decorate a tree with candles?
Martin Luther
200
When is the Christmas Eve in Russia?
On the 6th of January
200
Where was the traditional Christmas goose featured?
In Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
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Who created the tradition of British monarch's speech on Christmas day?
King George V
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What did the poor people give to each other?
The poor exchanged trinkets and entertained each other with songs and parties and plays
300
When was the 1st Advent in 2012?
It was on the 2nd of December
300
When should people make Christmas Cake?
Six weeks before Christmas
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Where do the origins of the English traditional Christmas Celebration date to?
They date to sixth century
300
How many times can people kiss under one sprig of mistletoe?
For each kiss a berry must be removed and once all the berries are gone - no more kissing!
400
When did the tradition of British monarch's speech broadcast on Christmas day started?
In 1932
400
What is the mincemeat of mince pies made of?
It is a mixture of dried frukt, apples, spices, sugar and suet, often moistened with brandy or sherry.
400
Who ruled over England, when the parliament passed a law that made Christmas illegal?
The Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell
400
Who invented the Christmas cracker almost by accident?
Tom Smith
500
The New Year is celebrated from the evening of December 31st into January 1st. But when do some areas of Wales celebrate Dydd Calan?
On January 12th
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What was a family doing on the first Christmas card?
The whole family (also the children) was drinking wine.
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How many families always attend church on Christmas Day?
13 percent
500
Who was the ancient symbol of ivy in Rome?
In Roman times ivy was the ancient symbol of Bakus, the god of wine and revelry.