Christmas quiz
 

Just thought I would put up a Christmas themed quiz, no cheating please, just have a go and quess if you like. PM me your answers.


1. Which friar, and the patron saint of, among others, Italy, the Philippines, the environment and stowaways, was the first person to stage a nativity scene (or manger scene) ?

2. The following all mean 'Merry Christmas' in which language ?
a. Hyvaa joulua
b. sung tan chuk ha
c. froehliche weihnacten
d. nollaig shona dhuit
e. mele kalikimaka
f. god jul
g. boas festas
h. kala christouyenna

3. There are two 'Christmas islands'. Name the oceans in which they are located.

4. Which Christmas dinner was eaten by Elizibeth I to celebrate the English victory over the Spanish Armada ?
a. fish
b. peacock
c. goose
d. eel

5. Which Christmas tradition did the very busy Sir Henry Cole introduce in 1843 ?

6. In which country does a tempermental 'Julenisse', a cross between a jolly Santa and an evil Gremlin like creature, deliver presents on Christmas Eve ?

7. Which Christmas gift of the very highest quality, also known as 'Oil of Lebanon', comes from Oman ?

8. In which European capital city is eel a traditional dinner on Christmas Eve ?
a. London
b. Rome
c. Paris
d.Oslo

9. Before Pope Julius I decided that December 25th was the day Jesus was born, on which day did early Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus ?

10. Which Christmas treat was first used to keep noisy children quiet during the church service ?

11. Which Italian cake, popular at Christmas, belongs to Tony ?

12. The American ad writer Robert L. May invented which colourful Christmas character in 1939 ?

13. Vanilla plays an important role in many Christmas dishes. One of the best kinds of vanilla was originally grown solely on the island Reunion. The old name for Reunion is also the name of this fine vanilla. What is it called ?

14. What does the word Betlehem mean ?

15. Which Christmas tradition, said to have originated in Germany, was banned in the Soviet Union until 1935 ?

16. Plus or minus 2 years, when did the 'Etch-A-Sketch' first appear under the Christmas tree ?

17. What is the other name for the Holly plant ? 4 letters

18. Which Christmas tradition probably stems from a Engelbert Humperdinck opera ? ( not the 'please release me' Engelbert)

19. Which important spice found in many a Christmas dish or drink stems originally from the Moloken spice islands ? It may help after you have eaten too many sweets !!

20. The following words are from which Christmas songs ?
a. but the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your door step
b. I don't know if there'll be snow but have a cup of cheer
c. all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies
d. the world in silent stillness lay, to hear the angels sing

done it, wild guesses mostly

Thanks for putting this up Alison. I've had a go too. :lol:

Alan, Emma and Danny got your PMs, thanks for having a go.

I just got these questions off the internet, I chose what I thought was quite difficult questions, ones that I didn't know many of the answers to, as I know you lot are all brainier than me :oops:
It seems that maybe it was a little too difficult though :lol:

I will post results on Sunday 15th if anyone else wants to take up the challenge!

Wow, at last my years in a catholic school came in handy!! I knew some!! Ha ha :lol:

Go on, have a go. 1st prize is a 2 week stay in your own home

I can't resist, here I go:D

Done :D:D:D

Ooh, that's an awesome prize :-) :lol:

For anyone is bored now that the hibernation thread has been closed maybe a Christmas Quiz is just what you need!!!

More entries will be welcome :-D