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