ROUND ONE. GENERAL CHRISTMAS KNOWLEDGE.
Q1) The poem “A Visit From Saint Nicholas,” is better known how?
A1) “The Night Before Christmas.”
Q2) Robbie Coltrane played Dr Edward Fitzgerald, in which TV series?
Q2) “Cracker.”
Q3) Smith was the first person to make Xmas Crackers. What did type of Russian did he name them after?
A3) Cossacks. (He thought the snap sounded like a Cossack’s whip.)
Q4) According to tv show, “QI”, what do the Royal Family do after Xmas Dinner?
A4) Which the Queen’s speech.
Q5) Who beat Austria 6-0, on aggregate, in the play-off’s for the 2002 World Cup?
A5) Turkey.
Q6) Which one of Santa’s reindeer shares its name with a love god?
A6) Cupid.
Q7) In which decade of the 19th century, were electric lights 1st used on Christmas trees?
A7) The 1890’s
Q8) Which island nation banned Christmas, in 1969, and re-introduced it, in 2000?
A8) Cuba.
Q9) Which comedienne is to appear in this year’s “Dr Who” Xmas special?
A9) Catherine Tate.
Q10) Which ghost was the 2nd to appear to Ebeneezer Scrooge, in the Dickens short story, “A Christmas Carol”?
A10) The Ghost of Christmas Past.
ROUND TWO. Christmas Music.
Q11) LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant, & Mel Smith & Kim Wilde have covered which Brenda Lee Xmas hit?
A11) “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”.
Q12) True or False; - Las Ketchup did a Xmas version of their only hit.
A12) True.
Q13) Which song by the Darkness was an almost Xmas number 1, in 2003?
A13) “Christmas Time. (Don’t Let the Bells End).”
Q14) More to the point, what was the Xmas number 1, that year?
A14) “Mad World.” By Michæl Andrews, with Gary Jules.
Q15) Who did the original version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, Gene Autry, Frank Sinatra, or Elvis Presley?
A15) Gene Autry.
Q16) For her 2006 album, “Wintersong”, Sarah McLachlan covered which John Lennon hit?
A16) “Happy Xmas (War is Over.)”
Q17) How many Christmas hits did the Beatles have, during the 60’s?
A17) Four. (4.)
Q18) What’s the difference between a Christmas carol, & a Christmas hymn?
A18) Hymns are sung indoors, Carols are outdoors..
Q19) According to the song, Xmas is coming, and the what is getting fat?
A19) The Goose
Q20) According to the carol, when did Good King Wenceles look out, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or Boxing Day?
A20) Boxing Day
ROUND THREE. TOYS, GAMES, AND PRESENT’S.
Q21) Which Nintendo computer game console has gone on sale, in 2006?
A21) Wii
Q22) Just as relevantly, which Sony console has been delayed, tin 2006?
A22) The Playstation 3.
Q23) Barbara Millicent Roberts is better known as Barbie. Who was her boyfriend?
A23) Ken.
Q24) Which Japanese collectable card game has proved popular, over the past few years?
A24) Yu-Gi-Oh
Q25) Which dolls have been a Christmas hit, over the past few years?
A25) Bratz.
Q26) He’s Action Man in the UK: - what’s his US name?
A26) GI Joe.
Q27) What board-game has a circular board, & wedges shaped pieces?
A27) Trivial Pursuits.
Q28) Which football based game has a name that means ‘Hobby’?
A28) Subbuteo.
Q29) According to popular belief, what board game causes the most family arguments, at Christmas, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, or Chess?
A29) Monopoly
Q30) What traditional Christmas game involves pulling raisins out of burning brandy?
A30) Snap Dragon.
ROUND FOUR. CHRISTMAS MOVIES.
Q31) Which famous actor’s real name was Joseph Yule, jnr?
A31) Mickey Rooney.
Q32) Jack Skellington appears in which Tim Burton directed animated Xmas film?
A32) “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Q33) According to its nickname, wXmas decoration do you commonly find associate Hollywood?
A33) Tinsel.
Q34) “Jingle All The Way”, about a father trying to buy a Xmas present for his son, starred which American politician?
A34) Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Q35) Which Bruce Willis movie was set in an office block, during a Christmas party?
A35) “Die Hard.”
Q36) Which James Stewart film is generally considered to be the best Xmas movie ever made?
A36) “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Q37) Who made his directorial dèbut with the 1992 remake of “Christmas in Connecticut”?
A37) Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Q38) Tim Allen appeared in “The Santa Clause”; - in what year of the 90’s was it made?
A38) 1994.
Q39) In which year of the 1980’s did George C. Scott play Scrooge?
A39) 1984.
Q40) Michael Caine played Scrooge in which Christmas movie?
A40) “The Muppet Christmas Movie.”
ROUND FIVE. Xmas Stuffing.
Q41) Prior to the introduction of the Turkey, what bird was traditionally eaten in Britain, at Xmas?
A41) Goose.
Q42) Citizens of the USA usually eat turkey at Xmas, & at which other celebration?
A42) Thanksgiving.
Q43) A Christmas pudding is usually covered in a spirit, and then lit. What spirit is it covered with?
A43) Brandy.
Q44) Satsuma’s are a traditional Xmas gift; - what country do they come from?
A44) Japan.
Q45) What fruit tree is usually used by Christians in India?
A45) The Mango.
Q46) What vegetable was used a booby prize on kids TV show, “Crackerjack”?
A46) A cabbage.
Q47) The Winter Solstice is on December 21st, each year; - on what day of the week has it taken place, in 2006?
A47) Thursday.(Today, in other words)
Q48) In Germany, what item of food traditionally gets hidden in a Christmas tree?
A48) A pickle.
Q49) Chocolate Truffles are occasionally eaten at Xmas; - what animals are used to find them?
A49) Pigs
Q50) In many parts of Scandinavia, what meat is traditionally eaten at Christmas?
A50) Pork.
ROUND SIX. CHRISTMAS IGNORANCE.
Q51) How many light-bulbs have been used in the Oxford Street Xmas lights, this year?
A51) 250, 000
Q52) The MS Emma Mearsk, one of the largest ships afloat, docked in Dover recently, loaded with Xmas gifts. Which far Eastern country did it come from?
A52) China.
Q53) The male of which bird is the only one to sing at night?
A53) The Robin Redbreast.
Q54) What type of weather has caused problems at Heathrow Airport, today?
A54) Fog
Q55) J. C. Horsley designed the 1st what, Xmas card, Xmas tree holder, or can of spray on snow?
A55) Christmas card.
Q56) Which TV channel has shown a TV version of Terry Pratchett’s “The Hogfather.”?
A56) Sky One.
Q57) Which long running character is due to die on this year’s “EastEnders” Xmas special?
A57) Pauline Fowler
Q58) What does the Queen traditionally do, after Christmas dinner?
A58) Watch herself on TV.
Q59) On average, how many Christmas trees are grown annually, in the UK?
A59) 70 million
Q60) What did my true love send to me, n the 2nd day of Xmas?
A60) Two turtle Doves.
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