From which country does the Christmas tree tradition, along with the advent calendar and gingerbread houses originate?
Germany
Italy
Israel
England
"O Holy Night" has been voted England’s favorite Christmas carol for ten consecutive years. Which country does it originate from?
The USA in in 1847.
Germany in 1847..
Spain in 1847.
France in 1847.
Which of the following activities is NOT associated with Christmas Day in the UK?
Cleaning the house.
Feasting.
Gift-giving.
Gathering with family.
Which sells more in England each year? Artificial or real Christmas trees?
real Christmas trees.
Artificial Christmas trees.
How much is the average spend on Christmas presents in the UK?
around £50
around £5
around £5,000
around £500
What date does the Twelfth Night tradition state you should have your Christmas decorations down by?
4th January
5th January.
31st December.
6th January
How many people visit Harrods each day during the Christmas season?
625,000
50,000
125,000
300,000
When do Harrods typically open their Christmas department (Christmas World) each year?
the 1st of December
the day after Bonfire Night
the second week of August
the day after Halloween
What VERY important thing happens at 3pm on Christmas Day?
Families open their presents together.
Families have a nap after having a big Christmas lunch.
Families gather to watch a TV broadcast by King Charles I.
Families watch a Christmas movie or play a board game.
When is the most popular day of the festive season to split up with a partner?
The day after boxing day.
January 1st.
On Christmas Eve.
Two weeks before Christmas.
How many rolls of sellotape are sold in the UK in the run up to Christmas?
1. 4 million
4.8 million
890,000
6 million
Why is Boxing Day called Boxing Day?
It’s when you’re left with loads of boxes from the presents.
It’s traditionally when the family start fighting (boxing).
Due to all the money collected in church boxes for the poor.
Families gather to watch boxing on TV.
Each year at Queen’s College Oxford, a boar’s head is presented on a silver platter for Christmas.
True
False
During which time period was Christmas banned in England?
1640 – 1660
1540 – 1560
1740 – 1760
1840 – 1860
What colour was Santa's suit before it was red?
Green.
Pink.
Blue.
White.
Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is an alcoholic drink typically made with red wine that is gently heated and infused with a blend of spices. Which ingredient is not normally added?
cloves
sugar
cinnamon
nutmeg
Until the 19th century, meat was used in Christmas Pudding.
False
True
When do people typically put up their Christmas tree?
Christmas Eve.
Around mid November.
Around the first weekend of December.
Boxing Day.
What do people typically eat on Christmas Day in the UK and USA?
Roast turkey with stuffing.
Fish and seafood.
A special meat pie.
Roast goose or duck.