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Christmas round 1: traditions

Ten questions on where our Christmas traditions actually came from.

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Question sheet

  1. 1. Who is credited with inventing the Christmas cracker in the 1840s?
    • A. Tom Smith
    • B. Charles Dickens
    • C. Prince Albert
    • D. Henry Cole
  2. 2. Who sent the first commercial Christmas card in 1843?
    • A. Queen Victoria
    • B. Henry Cole
    • C. Tom Smith
    • D. Charles Dickens
  3. 3. Which royal popularised the Christmas tree in Britain?
    • A. George III
    • B. Prince Albert
    • C. Edward VII
    • D. William IV
  4. 4. Traditionally, which day is 'Stir-up Sunday', when the pudding is made?
    • A. First Sunday of December
    • B. Last Sunday before Advent
    • C. Sunday before Christmas
    • D. Easter Sunday
  5. 5. Mistletoe is traditionally hung for what?
    • A. Good luck with money
    • B. Kissing under
    • C. Keeping witches away
    • D. Feeding robins
  6. 6. How many days of Christmas are there before Twelfth Night?
    • A. Ten
    • B. Twelve
    • C. Fourteen
    • D. Seven
  7. 7. What is traditionally set alight before a Christmas pudding is served?
    • A. Whisky
    • B. Brandy
    • C. Rum
    • D. Sherry
  8. 8. In which year did the first King's or Queen's Christmas broadcast go out on the radio?
    • A. 1922
    • B. 1932
    • C. 1952
    • D. 1957
  9. 9. Which bird was the traditional Christmas roast in England before turkey took over?
    • A. Duck
    • B. Goose
    • C. Pheasant
    • D. Chicken
  10. 10. Advent calendars traditionally start on which date?
    • A. 1 December
    • B. 24 November
    • C. 30 November
    • D. 6 December
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Christmas round 1: traditions

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Answer key (for the quizmaster)

  1. 1. A - Tom Smith
    Tom Smith, a London confectioner, added the bang after selling sweets in paper twists.
  2. 2. B - Henry Cole
    The card was designed by John Callcott Horsley for Henry Cole.
  3. 3. B - Prince Albert
    A print of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert beside a decorated tree helped popularise the custom.
  4. 4. B - Last Sunday before Advent
    The name comes from the opening words of the collect for the last Sunday before Advent.
  5. 5. B - Kissing under
    The kissing custom is recorded in English traditions from the 18th century.
  6. 6. B - Twelve
    The twelve days begin on Christmas Day and end on 5 January.
  7. 7. B - Brandy
    A little warmed brandy is traditionally poured over the pudding before it is lit.
  8. 8. B - 1932
    George V gave the first one in 1932.
  9. 9. B - Goose
    Goose was a popular festive roast in England before turkey became widespread.
  10. 10. A - 1 December
    Many calendars have a small door for each day leading up to Christmas Eve.