XMAS QUIZ

Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas hit All I Want for Christmas officially signals the start of the festive period - but what year was it released?

• 1990

• 1991

• 1994

• 1997

Which country does Eggnog, a Christmas drink, originate from?

• Netherlands

• England

• Ireland

• Australia

Ikea allegedly made the largest gingerbread man - true or false?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which country usually begins the festive season with a glass of Bombardino, a mixture of brandy and advocaat?

• Spain

• Sweden

• Germany

• Italy

In what country did Silent Night originate?

• Germany

• England

• Switzerland

• Austria

What plant based Christmas tradition did servants in Victorian England popularize?

• Putting up the Xmas tree

• Kissing under the mistletoe

In what European country are children given gifts by St. Basil on January 1st instead of Santa on December 25th?

• Italy

• Spain

• Greece

• Cyprus

How many grapes do Spanish people eat at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

• 1

• 6

• 10

• 12

Which cookies are usually eaten for Christmas in Finland?

• Kex

• Joulutorttu

• Jaffa cake

• Biscotti

In Home Alone, where are the family going on holiday?

• Canada

• Poland

• Costa Rica

• France