Christmas in the UK quiz | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English people traditionally eat turkey on Christmas Day. True or False?

True-ish. Although goose and other fowl are also eaten.

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Traditionally, if you hang a stocking by the fireplace, Santa will fill it with money. True or False?

False (he fills it with presents)

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The Mariah Carey song "All I want for Christmas is you" is a carol. True or False?

False. Carols are songs of praise or joy – not pop songs.

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We have used the word "Xmas" instead of ‘Christmas’ for over 500 years. True or False?

True (according to Webster’s dictionary). It uses the Greek letter ‘chi’ which looks like an ‘x’ in English.

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Some Premier League football games take place during Boxing Day.

True. It has become a tradition.

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Father Christmas travels on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. True or False?

True

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It is traditional to cook money (a £10 note) inside a Christmas Pudding. True or False?

False - Coins, not notes.

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It is bad luck to have Christmas decorations up after the 6th January. True or False?

True

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Snowmen are traditionally dressed as Santa. True or False?

False. Carrot noses, coal for eyes, scarfs and hats are the usual.

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It is traditional to kiss people underneath the mistletoe. True or False?

True

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Now, holly is used as a decoration, but traditionally, it was to protect us against evil spirits. True or False?

True - a long time ago

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The day before Christmas is called Christmas Eve, and the day after is called Boxing Day. True or False?

True.

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There are advent calendars with 25 days. True or False?

True. Some of them have 24 days and some others have 25.

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