A pub quiz

Christmas topic

1) Who was the author of the 1843 novel “A Christmas Carol”?

CHARLES DICKENS

2) What calendar is used in the countdown to Christmas?

AN ADVENT CALENDAR

3) How do we say “Noche Buena” in English?

CHRISTMAS EVE

4) When is “Boxing Day”?

IT IS ON DECEMBER, THE 26TH.

4) What green leaved plant with white berries do people kiss under?

MISTLETOE

6) What other plant with red berries is traditionally used for Xmas decorations?

HOLLY

7) What is traditionally hung outside on the doors?

A WREATH

8) Where are the presents kept before opening them?

UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE

9) What is the common four letter abbreviation for Christmas?

XMAS

10) What are the traditional songs sung at Xmas called?

CAROLS

11) According to one of these traditional songs, what does Santa want to find out when he checks his list?

HE WANTS TO FIND OUT

WHO IS NAUGHTY OR NICE.

12) Who sang “All I want for Christmas”?

MARIAH CAREY

13) What capital city in Europe has sent a Christmas tree to London since 1947 after helping them in World War II?

NORWAY

14) In New York City, which famous centre is transformed into a big ice ring?

ROCKEFELLER

15) If you were born on Xmas day, which star sign would you belong to?

CAPRICORN

16) Which meat do the British traditionally eat with their Christmas dinner?

TURKEY

17) What do the British traditionally have for dessert after their Christmas dinner?

XMAS PUDDING

18) What name is given to the small individual pastry filled pies which are traditionally eaten at Xmas?

MINCE PIES

19) What round cardboard tube contains a joke, a hat and a present?

CRACKER

20) Which of Santa’s reindeer shares its name with a mythical god of love?

CUPID

21) What are Santa’s helpers called?

ELVES

22) What do the reindeer pull for Santa?

A SLEIGH

23) Which reindeer was bullied by the others? Why?

RUDLOPH.

HE HAD A SHINY NOSE.

He was the red-nosed

reindeer.

24) What do children hang up on the fireplace for Santa to fill in with presents?

STOCKINGS

25) When is New Year’s Eve celebrated?

ON THE 31ST OF DECEMBER

26) What is the word in English for the Spanish “flor de Pascua”?

POINSETTIA

27) What are New Year’s resolutions?

DECISIONS YOU TAKE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

28) What type of animal carried Mary to Bethlehem on its back?

A DONKEY

29) What did the three Wise Men follow, according to the traditional story?

A STAR

30) Where did Mary have to place Baby Jesus?Beginning with M…

A MANGER

31) Who were watching the sheep and took presents to Baby Jesus?

THE SHEPERDS

32) What was the evil King’s name?

HEROD

33) What was St Joseph’s job?

HE WAS A CARPENTER