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