Christmas

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The winter solstice has many connections with Christmas, what Scandinavian holiday is celebrated during this time?

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Yule

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Why did Pope Julius I choose December 25th to celebrate Christmas?

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He hoped to counter the traditions and celebrations of Saturnalia.

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Who attempted to cancel Christmas when he took over England?

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Oliver Cromwell

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Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

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Charles Dickens

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How many gifts were given in total in the 12 days of Christmas?

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364

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Which company first introduced Santa Claus wearing red? Options: Pepsi, Coca- cola, Hallmark, Disney

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Coca- cola

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What plant do we put in our homes at Christmas that is actually parasitic? Options: A tree, A poinsettia, Mistletoe, A wreath

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Mistletoe

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Who said 'One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas come and gone and I didn't get a single pair'?

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Dumbledore

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'Twas the night before Christmas' was originally published under what name?

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A visit from St Nicholas

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Which Ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892? Options: Swan lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella

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The Nutcracker