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    1. The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square,London is an annual gift from which nation?

    2. According to the Christmas carol, “Good King Wencelas looked out on the Feast of Stephen”. On what date does the Feast of Stephen fall?

    3. From which country did Saint Nicholas originate?

    4. If a person was given all the gifts in the song “The Twelve days of Christmas”, how many gifts in total would they receive?

    5. What Christmas item was invented by London baker Tom Smith in 1847?

    6. In which ocean does the Australian territory of Christmas Island lie?

    7. “Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line from which classic novel?

    8. If you were born on Christmas day under what zodiac sign would you be?

    9. From which country were turkeys introduced into the UK in the 16th Century?

    10. What is the name of the German/Austrian yeast cake often served at Christmas?

    11. Which Disney animation, based on a T.H.White book was first released on Christmas Dai in 1963?

    12. In “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” why was The Grinch so mean?

    13. Who is said to have introduced the Christmas tree into the UK?

    14. What were the names of the three wise man?

    15. Which plant associated with Christmas has the Latin name “Viscum Album” ?

    16. In which Bond film does the character Dr. Christmas Jones appear?

    17.What Christmas item was first commercially designed by John Calcott Horsley in 1843?

    18. What is the name of The Simpson's pet greyhound?

    19. Who were “Walking Backwards to Christmas”, in song in 1956?

    20. Which is the only book in The Bible to mention the arrival of The Magi at the birth of Christ?

    21. Featuring among others the songs “My Funny Valentine” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered”,what Rodgers and Hart musical opened in New York on Christmas Day in 1940?

    22. What is the name of the sweet Italian bread often served at Christmas?

    23. In which year in The Queen's Speech did Queen Elizabeth II the past twelve months as a “Annus Horribilus”?

    24. Born on Christmas Day in 1954, she had hits with such songs as “Walking on Broken Glass” and “No More I Love You”,what is her name?

    25. Who was crowned King of England on December 25th 1066?

    26. Which monarch was the first to make the annual broadcast to the nation ?

    27. In which film was the song “White Christmas” first featured ?

    28. In Dickens's “A Christmas Carol” which is the first ghost to visit Scrooge ?

    29. What is the Welsh for Christmas ?

    30. What did Santa Claus win in 1964 ?

    31. Which of Santa's reindeer share it's name with an electrical retailer ?

    32. Which “Eastenders” character had a baby on Christmas Day 1998 ?

    33. In which country did the Poinsettia originate ?

    34. Which rock singer starred in the film “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” ?

    35. Which female character left “Coronation Street” on Christmas Day 1987 ?

    36. Which seasonal job was first filled by James Edgar in 1890 ?

    37. With which seasonal product did J C Hall make his millions ?

    38. Who composed “The Christmas Oratorio” ?

    39. In which film did Judy Garland sing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” ?

    40. What is myrrh ?

    41. What name is given to the four week period leading up to Christmas ?

    42. Who discovered Christmas Island ?

    43.In which fictional land is it always winter but never Christmas ?

    44. Which fruity sauce is a usual accompaniment to the Christmas turkey ?

    45. Which poem written by Clement C Moore first named Santa's reindeer ?

    46. What present did Harry Potter receive for his first Christmas at Hogwarts ?

    47. On what date does Twelfth night occur ?

    48. Which is the only book of the New Testament that mentions the Three Kings ?

    49. Who wrote the song “White Christmas” ?

    50. Which US state was the last to declare Christmas a holiday ?
    Jules

    Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?

    ♥ Nutter in a Million & Royal Nutter by Appointment to HRH VC ♥

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  • #2
    My head aches just reading all that lot, let alone thinking of the answers!

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    • #3
      This would be BRILLIANT for Christmas day - When will you post the answers???
      http://meandtwoveg.blogspot.com

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      • #4
        I thought about putting the answers in a PM for anyone who wants them. PM me and I'll ping them to you.
        Jules

        Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?

        ♥ Nutter in a Million & Royal Nutter by Appointment to HRH VC ♥

        Althoughts - The New Blog (updated with bridges)

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        • #5
          Originally posted by julesapple View Post
          11. Which Disney animation, based on a T.H.White book was first released on Christmas Dai in 1963?

          31. Which of Santa's reindeer share it's name with an electrical retailer ?
          11. Can only think of a disney animation called ...... David Chrismas (he was Welsh you know )

          31. One of Santa's team retired yesterday forever
          Last edited by bearded bloke; 19-12-2012, 03:25 PM.
          He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

          Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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          • #6
            1. Norway

            2. 26th December

            3. Belgium

            4. Each day just the once, 78. All the gifts every day, I dunno... loads.

            5. Not the mince pie, they're older. The cracker?

            6. Indian ocean

            7. A christmas Carol

            8. No idea

            9. America

            10. Stollen

            11. No idea

            12. His parsnips failed to germinate.

            13. Queen Victoria

            14. Melchior, Balthazar & ???

            15. Christmas Cactus

            16. The World is Not Enough "and I though Christmas came but once a year!"

            17.Christmas Card

            18. Santa's Little Helper

            19. ???

            20. ????

            21. Guys & Dolls...?

            22. Panatone

            23. 1997

            24. Annie Lennox

            25. William the Conquerer

            26. Edward VIII?

            27. Holiday Inn

            28. The ghost of christmas past?

            29. ???

            30. Grand national?

            31. Comet - but not for much longer

            I have to go home now... more later.

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            • #7
              I've just answered all of the questions but when I tried to post them it said my message was too short

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              • #8
                Originally posted by julesapple View Post
                1. The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square,London is an annual gift from which nation? Firland
                2. According to the Christmas carol, “Good King Wencelas looked out on the Feast of Stephen”. On what date does the Feast of Stephen fall? A weekday
                3. From which country did Saint Nicholas originate? That one over by there.
                4. If a person was given all the gifts in the song “The Twelve days of Christmas”, how many gifts in total would they receive? Lots
                5. What Christmas item was invented by London baker Tom Smith in 1847? Hot Cross Bum
                6. In which ocean does the Australian territory of Christmas Island lie? The wet one
                7. “Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line from which classic novel? M&S shopping list
                8. If you were born on Christmas day under what zodiac sign would you be? the one before Capricorn
                9. From which country were turkeys introduced into the UK in the 16th Century? Not Turkey
                10. What is the name of the German/Austrian yeast cake often served at Christmas? Christmas Cake
                11. Which Disney animation, based on a T.H.White book was first released on Christmas Dai in 1963? Eight Dais a week
                12. In “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” why was The Grinch so mean? On the dole
                13. Who is said to have introduced the Christmas tree into the UK? Albert watch Chain
                14. What were the names of the three wise man? The 3 Stooges
                15. Which plant associated with Christmas has the Latin name “Viscum Album” ? Mistlefoot
                16. In which Bond film does the character Dr. Christmas Jones appear? Never say Merry again
                17.What Christmas item was first commercially designed by John Calcott Horsley in 1843? Cardboard cards
                18. What is the name of The Simpson's pet greyhound? Slim
                19. Who were “Walking Backwards to Christmas”, in song in 1956? Goonhilly Down
                20. Which is the only book in The Bible to mention the arrival of The Magi at the birth of Christ? The book of Magic
                21. Featuring among others the songs “My Funny Valentine” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered”,what Rodgers and Hart musical opened in New York on Christmas Day in 1940? Whit Christmas
                22. What is the name of the sweet Italian bread often served at Christmas? Cake
                23. In which year in The Queen's Speech did Queen Elizabeth II the past twelve months as a “Annus Horribilus”? Most of them
                24. Born on Christmas Day in 1954, she had hits with such songs as “Walking on Broken Glass” and “No More I Love You”,what is her name? Noelle
                25. Who was crowned King of England on December 25th 1066? Willie the Conker
                26. Which monarch was the first to make the annual broadcast to the nation ? George
                27. In which film was the song “White Christmas” first featured ? Oklahoma
                28. In Dickens's “A Christmas Carol” which is the first ghost to visit Scrooge ? The one before the second one
                29. What is the Welsh for Christmas ? Nadolig!!!!!
                30. What did Santa Claus win in 1964 ? The sack race
                31. Which of Santa's reindeer share it's name with an electrical retailer ? Currys
                32. Which “Eastenders” character had a baby on Christmas Day 1998 ? Mummy
                33. In which country did the Poinsettia originate ? Poinland
                34. Which rock singer starred in the film “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” ? Bob Lawrence
                35. Which female character left “Coronation Street” on Christmas Day 1987 ? Ena
                36. Which seasonal job was first filled by James Edgar in 1890 ? Hoovering
                37. With which seasonal product did J C Hall make his millions ? Holly decking
                38. Who composed “The Christmas Oratorio” ? Back later
                39. In which film did Judy Garland sing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” ? Oklahoma
                40. What is myrrh ? Short form of Myrrhy
                41. What name is given to the four week period leading up to Christmas ? Advertising
                42. Who discovered Christmas Island ? Captain Christmas
                43.In which fictional land is it always winter but never Christmas ? England
                44. Which fruity sauce is a usual accompaniment to the Christmas turkey ? Brandy butter
                45. Which poem written by Clement C Moore first named Santa's reindeer ? Bambi
                46. What present did Harry Potter receive for his first Christmas at Hogwarts ? Magic sleigh
                47. On what date does Twelfth night occur ? the day before my birthday
                48. Which is the only book of the New Testament that mentions the Three Kings ? The third one
                49. Who wrote the song “White Christmas” ? Bing Crosby
                50. Which US state was the last to declare Christmas a holiday ? Oklahoma
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                • #9
                  Ok, lets carry on...

                  32. I don't know but Ian Beale was probably the father

                  33. Mexico

                  34. Mick jagger

                  35. No idea

                  36. Harrod's Santa

                  37. Christmas trees

                  38. Motzart

                  39. ????

                  40. Some sort of medicinal oil ??

                  41. Advent

                  42. Captain Cook

                  43. Narnia

                  44. Cranberry

                  45. The night before christmas

                  46. Not a clue

                  47. January 6th

                  48. Not a clue

                  49. Nat King Cole

                  50. Texas

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                  • #10
                    This list is way too short. Can you make it a little longer, please? : ) j/k : ) OK, number 8 is easy, cuz it's my birthday, and the answer is CAPRICORN. I'm starting to think that astrology will outlive Christianity.
                    Originally posted by WillyNelson View Post
                    Ok, lets carry on...

                    32. I don't know but Ian Beale was probably the father

                    33. Mexico

                    34. Mick jagger

                    35. No idea

                    36. Harrod's Santa

                    37. Christmas trees

                    38. Motzart

                    39. ????

                    40. Some sort of medicinal oil ??

                    41. Advent

                    42. Captain Cook

                    43. Narnia

                    44. Cranberry

                    45. The night before christmas

                    46. Not a clue

                    47. January 6th

                    48. Not a clue

                    49. Nat King Cole

                    50. Texas

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                    • #11
                      I'd love to have a go at this quiz, but I have a short attention span.
                      If you'd done it in blocks of 5, then I might have had a stab at it. 50 though, I can't remember my first guess by the time I'm halfway down the list.

                      Sorry Jules.
                      I'm only here cos I got on the wrong bus.

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                      • #12
                        That's why I wrote down my answers as I went along. I do hope they're right

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                          That's why I wrote down my answers as I went along. I do hope they're right
                          I don't think they are technically wrong VC.

                          Though I've only managed it a few lines down your answers also, so some might be wrong, this attention span is a real pain in the derriere.
                          I'm only here cos I got on the wrong bus.

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                          • #14
                            I'll call out the questions then, and you can shout the answer back

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                            • #15
                              Fire away .
                              I'm only here cos I got on the wrong bus.

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