Christmas in the UK quiz | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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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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Traditionally, crackers contain jokes, hats and food. True or False?

False - Jokes and hats, but not food.

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

True

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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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Santa enters your house through the chimney and the fireplace. True or False?

True

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

True

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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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Some Premier League football games take place during Boxing Day.

True. It has become a tradition.

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It is illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas Day. True or False?

True, but it’s one of those old laws which aren’t enforced anymore.

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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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