CHRIS'S CHRISTMAS QUIZTIME

Blog EntryChristmas TriviaNov 4, '07 8:26 PM
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Name the famous singer who starred in White Christmas in 1954? - Bing Crosby

A traditional Christmas dinner in early England was the head of a pig prepared with mustard. True or False - True

According to a 1995 survey, how many dogs out of 10 get a Christmas gift from their owners? - 7

Fill in the blank: A Christmas ----- by Charles Dickens - Carol

Which American State was the first to recognise Christmas as an official holiday in 1836? - Alabama

A spider's web found on Christmas morning is believed to bring good luck. True or False
True

What was Charles Dicken's initial choice for Scrooge's statement "Bah Humbug"? (2 words) - Bah Christmas

Who sang "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"? - Jimmy Boyd

The needles in some types of Christmas trees are a good source of Vitamin E. True or False - False

Christmas Trees have been popular in Germany since what century? - 16th

Cultured Christmas trees must be shaped as they grow to produce fuller foliage. True or False - True

Fill in the blank: Christmas Trees grown in the wild are known as "------ Brown" Trees - Charlie

In what year were electric Christmas lights first used? - 1895

How many square miles is Christmas Island? - 52

In 1666 English Parliament passed a Law that made Christmas illegal. True or False
False

The first postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was issued in 1937, but in what country? - Austria

In what year did Hallmark introduce its first Christmas cards? - 1915

What century did the British custom of eating mince pies start? - 16th

What is Christmas called in France? - Noel

In Armenia the traditional Christmas Eve meal consists of fried fish, lettuce and what other vegetable? - Spinach

In Medieval England Nicholas was just another Saint and nothing to do with Christmas. True or False - True

In Sweden a common Christmas decoration called Julbock is made, but which animal does it resemble? - Goat

Fill in the blank: Mistletoe was sacred to Early Britons and had to be cut with a ------ sickle? - Golden

In what year did the English Parliament pass a Law that made Christmas illegal? - 1647

In what year was the ban on Christmas lifted? - 1660

What is the traditional bread of the Ulkraine called? - Kolach

In Victorian times turkeys came from Norfolk so had to wear shoes. True or False - True

What were the turkey's little boots made from? - Leather

Poor geese didn't get little boots - what was painted on their feet to protect them? - Tar

How many billion Christmas Cards are sent annually in the US? (word) - Three

In Victorian England postmen wore red, but what were they called? (plural) - Robins

When was Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message first televised? - 1957

Santa's reindeer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and ? - Blitzen

The abbreviation of Christmas to Xmas is not irreligious. True or False - True

How is Father Christmas better known in France? (2 words) - Pere Noel

What is the 26th December better known as? - Boxing Day

Who was the first British Monarch to broadcast a Christmas message to his people? - George V

Name the country that the first printed reference to Christmas trees was found dated 1531 - Germany

The real St Nicholas lived in which country? - Turkey

The traditional flaming Christmas Pudding dates back to 1670 in England. True or False - True

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