1. Where does the Turkey originate from?
Central and South Mexico (North America)
2. In which country does Christmas Day coincide with the birth anniversary of Jinnah - the founder of the nation?
Pakistan
3. In Germany at Christmas, is Pulsnitzer - a spicy sausage, a hot toddy or a gingerbread?
Gingerbread
4. Which Christmas items were invented by London confectioner Tom Smith, in 1847, as a development of his bon-bon sweets, which he sold in a twist of paper?
Christmas Crackers - The designs of Tom Smith alone were into many thousands by the time the factory was hit by the Blitz 1941, in the City of London, and all but wiped out their entire archive
5. Joulupukki is the name for Santa Claus in which country - Finland, Norway or Denmark?
Finland - Joulupukki has a wife, Joulumuori (Mother Christmas)
6. Who is quoted as saying "At Christmas I no more desire a rose, Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled shows; But like of each thing that in season grows."?
William Shakespeare
7. Which very popular Christmas song was beaten to number one in the UK, by The Pet Shop Boys' "Always on My Mind" in 1987?
"Fairytale of New York" - The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl
8. Which Christmas food can be traced all the way back to the 1420s and was originally a way of preserving meat at the end of the season?
Christmas Pudding
9. In the Czech Republic people are taught not to eat anything on Christmas Eve until a ceremonial dinner is served, in order to be able to see a "golden 'what'"?
Pig - Other Czech Christmas traditions involve predictions for the future. Apples are always cut crosswise; if a star appears in the core, the next year will be successful, while a cross suggests a bad year. Girls throw shoes over the their shoulders; if the toe points to the door, the girl will get married soon. Another tradition requires pouring a little molten lead into water and guessing a message from the shapes that appear when it hardens!
10. Which Christmas hit, first released in 1958, was covered by Mel Smith and Kim Wilde in 1987 for Comic Relief?
"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"
11. What name is given to Chipolata sausages wrapped in bacon?
Pigs in a blanket
12. 'Picea abies' is generally the cheapest and most popular what?
Christmas Tree - Norway Spruce
13. Which is the biggest selling novelty Christmas single of all time in the USA?
"Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" by Elmo & Patsy
14. Who fronted the Christmas TV special "Knowing Me, Knowing Yule"?
Alan Partridge alias Steve Coogan
15. According to a custom of Christmas cheer, any two people who meet under a hanging of mistletoe are obliged to kiss, this custom originated in which country?
England
16. True or False - In Belgium they eat Cougnou, which is sweet bread in the form of the infant Jesus?
True
17. A candle manufacturer is traditionally known as a what?
Chandler
18. Who are said to have Christmas Crackers with a much more powerful bang (described as being like a cannon blast) and more interesting prizes such as a captain's hat, a 'Grow-Your-Own-Warts Kit', live white mice, non-exploding balloons and a magical chess set?
Wizzards in Harry Potter
19. Which Christmas hit record is a sacred Christmas carol, composed sometime in the 16th century and is one of only three top 50 British hits to be sung in Latin?
Gaudete - Steeleye Span had a hit in 1974 (No. 11, UK singles chart)
20. What item in a Christmas house is named after the first United States Ambassador to Mexico?
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are flowers native to the Pacific coast of America, some parts of central southern Mexico, and a few localities in Guatemala. They are named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Ambassador to Mexico who introduced the plant in the U.S. in 1825.
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