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Ian:
A series of fun Christmas quizzes. The answers are there, and you can find them by clicking on 'Show'.  Have fun!

Ian:
Questions pertaining to the history of Christmas.


* Which King of England was crowned on Christmas Day?[spoiler=Question 1]William the Conqueror (William I) in 1066.[/spoiler]
* In what year was the first charity Christmas card produced?[spoiler=Question 2]1949.[/spoiler]
* Which famous Christmas Carol was originally written in 1857 for Thanksgiving?[spoiler=Question 3]"Jingle Bells".[/spoiler]
* In what year did the Queen talk about her 'annus horriblis' in her Christmas speech?[spoiler=Question 4]1992.[/spoiler]
* On 26th December 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie announced the discovery of which element?[spoiler=Question 5]Radium.[/spoiler]
* Who discovered Christmas Island on 25th December 1777?[spoiler=Question 6]Captain Cook.[/spoiler]
* Who banned Christmas in the UK in 1647?[spoiler=Question 7]Oliver Cromwell.[/spoiler]
* Which country did China invade on Christmas Day 1950?[spoiler=Question 8]Tibet.[/spoiler]
* Unable to maintain control over a disintegrating Soviet Union, who announced his resignation as President on 25th December 1991?[spoiler=Question 9]Mikhail Gorbachev.[/spoiler]
* In what year did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defence Command) start simulating the tracking of Santa's flight path around the world at Christmas? (±5 years)[spoiler=Question 10]1955.[/spoiler]

Ian:
Some Christmas trivia questions.


* What did pre-Christian pagans call Christmas time?[spoiler=Question 1]Yule.[/spoiler]
* December 26th is traditionally known as Boxing Day, but it is also which Saint's Holy Day?[spoiler=Question 2]St. Stephen.[/spoiler]
* If you were born on Christmas day what astrological sign would you be?[spoiler=Question 3]Capricorn.[/spoiler]
* Which country traditionally provides Britain with a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square in London?[spoiler=Question 4]Norway.[/spoiler]
* What is the name of the Christian festival that happens 12 days after Christmas?[spoiler=Question 5]Epiphany.[/spoiler]
* True or False: only male reindeer have antlers?[spoiler=Question 6]False.[/spoiler]
* The Christmas Star (Poinsettia) originated from (a) Cuba, (b) China, (c) Mexico, (d) Brazil?[spoiler=Question 7](c) Mexico.[/spoiler]
* Name Santa’s eight Reindeer.[spoiler=Question 8]Blitzen, Comet, Dancer, Prancer, Cupid, Dasher, Donder, Vixen.[/spoiler]
* What is Myrrh? Is it a herb, a gum resin or an essence distilled from orchids?[spoiler=Question 9]Gum resin.[/spoiler]
* The name Santa Claus is derived from which language, Dutch, French or Italian?[spoiler=Question 10]Dutch.[/spoiler]

Ian:
Good luck with the history of Christmas one; it's tricky.

SteveH:
After going through the questions, I don't think anyone would want me in their team.  :-[

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