Christmas Quiz (Y8)

Where does the most famous Christmas tree stand in London?

• In front of Buckingham palace

• In Trafalgar Square

• In Parliament Square

• In Westminster Abbey

What is the name of the log that was traditionally kept burning for the whole 12 days of Christmas?

• Yule log

• Christmas log

• Winter log

• Captain's log

In the carol 'Jingle Bells', what kind of sleigh is mentioned?

• Two horse cloth-top sleigh 

• Father Christmas' sleigh

• Rudolph's sleigh 

• One horse open sleigh

Mince pies have been a popular Christmas dish since medieval times. What did they used to be made with?

• Dried fruit

• Meat, such as lamb

• Potatoes

• Honey and mustard

What is the plant that is sometimes known as the Christmas flower?

• Carnation

• Alstroemeria

• Gardenia

• Poinsetta

In the 17th century, Christmas was virtually banned in England. Church services to celebrate Christmas were stopped, Christmas songs were banned and people weren’t allowed to have parties or special Christmas meals. Who was the ruler of England during the Christmas ban?

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What is the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring the voice of Tom Hanks?

• Elf
• The Polar Express
• A Christmas Carol
• Arthur Christmas 

Donner the reindeer is named after which weather sound?

• Wind

• Thunder

• Snow

• Sunshine

What was the name of the poem, written by Clement C Moore in 1823, that describes the visit of Santa Claus to a house?

• Santa Claus is Coming to Town

• ‘Twas the Night before Christmas

• Santa Baby

• Old Santeclaus With Much Delight

When were Christmas traditions, such as Christmas crackers, Christmas decorations and roast turkey, first followed in the UK?

• Tudor times

• Stuart times

• Victorian times

• Regency times