Gavinburn Christmas Quiz 2025

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What is this a picture of?

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What is this a picture of?

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What is this a picture of?

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What is this a picture of?

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What is this a picture of?

Multiple Choice

Q1. In which country is a giant straw goat, the Gávle Goat, built every year for Christmas?

• Germany

• Sweden

• France

• Mexico

Multiple Choice

Q2. On Christmas Eve in Ireland, what do people do to welcome travellers?

• Put a Christmas tree by the door

• Put Guinness on the door step

• Sing in the streets

• Light candles in their windows

Multiple Choice

Q3. In Greece, what do people sometimes decorate with lights instead of Christmas trees?

• Boats

• Statues of Gods

• Goats

• Olive trees

Multiple Choice

Q4. Which of the following is a Christmas tradition in Spain?

• El Gordo, a giant Christmas cake.
• Caga Raton, a mouse that delivers gifts.
• Tió de Nadal, a singing Christmas tree.
• Tió de Nadal, a log that 'poops' presents.

Multiple Choice

Q5. In which country do people go carolling on roller skates to early morning church services?

• Finland
• Sweden
• Venezuela

• Denmark

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Name this character...

(first and last name)

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Name this character....

(first name only)

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Name this character

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Name this character from the Muppets' Christmas Carol (must be the character not actor and first and last name).

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Name this character..

Multiple Choice

What colour was Santa's suit often depicted as in Britain before the red version became dominant?

• Yellow

• Brown

• Blue

• Green

Multiple Choice

When did Christmas become a public holiday in Scotland?

• 2010

• 1958

• 1899

• 1920

Multiple Choice

Which country banned Christmas between 1647 and 1660?

• England

• France

• Germany

• USA

Multiple Choice

Which toy was the biggest Christmas craze in 1998?

• Furby

• Tamagotchi

• Polly Pocket

• Game Boy

Multiple Choice

What year was Elf released?

• 2010

• 2007
• 2003

• 2005

Open Ended

Not a creature was stirring.....

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Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so

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He had a broad face and a little round belly, which shook when he laughed like

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Seeing isn't believing

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Hate, hate, double hate

Multiple Choice

Which one of these was NOT a gift from the Three Wise Men?

• Silver

• Frankincense

• Myrhh

• Gold

Multiple Choice

What is a manger?

• A baby's cot

• A feeding trough

• A blanket

• A lamb's bed

Multiple Choice

What was Joseph's job?

• Merchant
• Farmer
• Carpenter
• Blacksmith

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the king who tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby?

• King David

• Pontius Pilate

• King Herod

• Caeser Augustus

Multiple Choice

Who were the first visitors to see Jesus after he was born?

• The innkeeper's family

• The shepherds
• The angels
• The Wise Men

Fill in the Blank

Name that tune?

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Name the artist

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Name the artist

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Name that tune?

Fill in the Blank

Name that tune....

Multiple Choice

What is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding?

• A coin

• A button

• A marble

• A cranberry

Multiple Choice

Christmas presents have changed a lot throughout history! Which fruit was often found in children's stockings in the UK and considered a real luxury?

• Apple
• Banana
• Grapes
• Orange

Multiple Choice

What sauce is traditionally served with turkey on Christmas Day?

• Apple sauce

• Mint sauce

• Cranberry sauce

• Horseradish

Multiple Choice

Which Christmas treats are based on a shepherd’s crook?

• Mince pies

• Candy Canes

• Chocolate oranges

• Cookies

Multiple Choice

What traditional Christmas food does Paxo make?

• Stuffing

• Parsnips

• Brussel Sprouts

• Turkey

Open Ended

Name this movie...

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Name that movie ....

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Name this movie ....

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Name this movie ....

Multiple Choice

Which popular social media app was temporarily unavailable in the United States in mid-January?

• Snapchat
• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok

Multiple Choice

Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest?

• Sweden
• Italy
• Germany
• Austria

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the viral collectible toys that come in boxes that everyone wanted to get their hands on this year?

• Fidget Spinners
• Pog Collectibles
• Beanie Babies
• Labubus

Multiple Choice

Which country won the Women's Euros 2025?

• Germany won
• France won
• Spain won
• England

Multiple Choice

Which budget airline’s advertising slogan went viral on TikTok earlier this year?

• Ryanair
• Jet2.com
• Wizz Air
• EasyJet

Multiple Choice

Who did a collab on Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'?

• Ariana Grande

• Billie Eilish

• Sabrina Carpenter

• Olivia Rodrigo

Multiple Choice

What did Oxford University Press name as their word of the year?

• rage bait

• 6, 7

• crash out

• vibe check

Multiple Choice

Who won the men's singles Wimbledon championship in 2025?

• Carlos Alcarez

• Novak Djokovic
• Rafael Nadal
• Jannik Sinner

Multiple Choice

Who did Scotland beat to qualify for the 2026 World Cup

• Denmark

• Greece

• Belarus

• England

Multiple Choice

Which 90s band reunited for a tour and held their first performance since 2009?

• Five

• Oasis
• Blur

• Foo Fighters