The science of Christmas

How many KJ of energy are there in a mince pie?

• 10

• 100

• 1000

• 10000

What sort of plant is mistletoe?

• Tree

• Shrub

• Parasite

• Grass

How many points does a snowflake have?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

What part of the plant is a Brussel Sprout?

• Stem

• Bud

• Flower

• Root

According to NORAD how fast must Santa travel to visit everyone?

• 2,100 miles per second

• 1,500 miles per second

• 3,400 miles per second

• 1,800 miles per second

How many Christmas mornings do the astronauts of the ISS get to see in one day?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

In which Christmas food do you find tryptophan?

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Which Christmas animal is a Rangifer tarandus?

• Reindeer

• Robin

• Penguin

• Donkey

According to Census researchers in the UK, what are babies born in December most likely to grow up to be?

• Carpenter

• Teacher

• Dentist

• Engineer

What percentage of the sprouts produced for the UK market are eaten in the Christmas period?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%