Friday night is quiz night ('cos I know you've got nothing better to do just now)

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

1. Which cricketer was the first to hit six sixes in an over?

Answer =Gibbs 

2. Jack had his second birthday yesterday and he’ll be 4 years old next year. What is the date of Jack’s birthday?

Answer = 31^st December

3. Which sea lies between the Bosporus and the Dardanelles?

Answer =

4. Which literary family lived at Haworth in Yorkshire?

Answer = Bronte

5. Who recorded the albums After the Goldrush and Harvest?

Answer =

6. In which city did the summer Olympic Games of 1984 take place?

Answer =

7. Orlando International Airport has the location code ‘MCO’. What do these letters stand for?

Answer =

8. Alfred, Farmingdale and Pixy are all types of what?

Answer = Plums

9. Who sang with Elton John on Act of War?

Answer =

10. Who lives in Hundred Acre Wood?

Answer =

11. In which country was Florence Nightingale born?

Answer =

12. Who led the Peasant’s Revolt of 1381?

Answer = Wat Tyler

 

I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

 

The onion is the most widely used vegetable in the world.

Answer = I did. I hate them. I’ll bet you don’t know how many times I have had to scrape the onions out of a cheese sandwich I have ordered in a pub or café? 

[Vic Patterson]

 

1. Which cricketer was the first to hit six sixes in an over? Sir Garfield Sobers,31st August 1968.
2. Jack had his second birthday yesterday and he’ll be 4 years old next year. What is the date of Jack’s birthday? ???
3. Which sea lies between the Bosporus and the Dardanelles?Sea of Marmara,
4. Which literary family lived at Haworth in Yorkshire? The Brontës
5. Who recorded the albums After the Goldrush and Harvest? Neil Young
6. In which city did the summer Olympic Games of 1984 take place? Los Angeles
7. Orlando International Airport has the location code ‘MCO’. What do these letters stand for? McCoy Air Force Base,
8. Alfred, Farmingdale and Pixy are all types of what? ???
9. Who sang with Elton John on Act of War? Millie Jackson
10. Who lives in Hundred Acre Wood? Winnie-the-Pooh
11. In which country was Florence Nightingale born? Florence, Italy
12. Who led the Peasant’s Revolt of 1381? Wat Tyler

[Canny lass]

Answers to last week's quiz:

1. Sir Gary Sobers

2. December 31

3. Sea of Marmara

4. The Brontes

5. Neil Young

6. Los Angeles

7. McCoy Air Force Base (the airport’s former name )

8. Apricot

9. Millie Jackson

10. Owl is the only character in the Winnie the Pooh books who actually lives in Hundred Acre Wood. Winnie the Pooh, and all his friends, live in the imaginary land surrounding Hundred Acre Wood.

11. Italy

12. Wat Tyler
     

New quiz tomorrow.

[Canny lass]

This week i would like to know (I only managed 5 myself):

1. Who beat Holland in the 1978 World Cup Final?

2. In the drink ‘Gin and it’ what is ‘it’?

3. Who was Adolf Hitler’s mistress?

4. In which sport did Wilt Chamberlain and Alton Byrd achieve fame?

5. Quetzel – is it animal, vegetable or mineral?

6. In which county are all ten of England’s highest peaks?

7. Nemesis was the Greek goddess of what?

8. What term for a turncoat was especially applied to a Christian who turned to Islam?

9. What is a male honeybee called?

10. What was the title of the 1990 World Cup anthem, sung by Pavarotti?

11. The signal ‘England expects that every man shall do his duty’? was supposedly sent before which battle

12. What is the eigth sign of the zodiac?

 

I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

Mary Queen of Scots became Queen at the age of one week.

Answers on Thursday next week.

 

The next quiz, Good Friday, will be an Easter Special. It will also be the last quiz for this session. We have now been let out after the pandemic so I'm off on holiday shortly. The nights are lighter now and life is starting to get back to normal so on my return there are people to see and places to visit which haven't been seen/visited for a couple of years. Then there's my lovely garden which is crying out for some springtime TLC. 

 

[Vic Patterson]

1. Argentina
2. Vermouth
3. Eva Braun
4. Basketball
5. Animal
6. Cumbria
7. Vengeance,
8. Moriscos
9. Drone
10. Nessun Dorma
11. Battle of Trafalgar
12. Scorpio

 

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

1. Who beat Holland in the 1978 World Cup Final?

Answer =

2. In the drink ‘Gin and it’ what is ‘it’?

Answer =

3. Who was Adolf Hitler’s mistress?

Answer =

4. In which sport did Wilt Chamberlain and Alton Byrd achieve fame?

Answer =

5. Quetzel – is it animal, vegetable or mineral?

Answer =

6. In which county are all ten of England’s highest peaks?

Answer =

7. Nemesis was the Greek goddess of what?

Answer = Revenge

8. What term for a turncoat was especially applied to a Christian who turned to Islam?

Answer = No idea whatsoever

9. What is a male honeybee called?

Answer =

10. What was the title of the 1990 World Cup anthem, sung by Pavarotti?

Answer = Nessun Dorma

11. The signal ‘England expects that every man shall do his duty’? was supposedly sent before which battle

Answer =

12. What is the eighth sign of the zodiac?

Answer =

 

 

 

I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

 

Mary Queen of Scots became Queen at the age of one week.

Answer = I did – it was on QI

[Canny lass]

Answers to last wek's quiz:

1. Argentina

2. Italian Vermouth

3. Eva Braun

4. Basketball

5. Animal (Bird)

6. Cumbria

7. Vengeance

8. Renegade

9. Drone

10. Nessun Dorma

11. Battle of Trafalgar

12. Scorpio

 

Easter special tomorrow when we can take stock of our knowledge on eggs and bunnies.

[Canny lass]

Happy Easter everybody!

Here's an Easter special to pit your wits against:

1. The world’s biggest chocolate Easter egg was 34 ft tall and weighed 15 873 lbs. Where was it made?

2. In which Beatles song will you find the words “I am the egg man, they are the egg men”?

3. Virtually all Fabergé eggs were made under the supervision of the famous Russian jeweler who gave them their name. What was his full name?

4. What is the Sunday before Easter called?

5. Which governor of the Roman province of Judaea presided over the trial of Jesus?

6. At Easter, on the day before Good Friday, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?

7. Which comedy group wrote and starred in Life of Brian?

8. How much did the most expensive hot cross bun cost?

9. In the USA, the Easter Bunny delivers Easter eggs. Who delivers them in France?

10. What is the name of the fruit cake decorated with marzipan balls which is traditionally eaten in England at Easter?

11. What do the marzipan balls, mentioned in question 10, represent?

12. The first Easter eggs were dyed red to represent what?

13. The date on which Easter falls is determined by what?

14. Which celebrity was made into a chocolate for the first time in 2015?

15. Good Friday honours which of the following: crucifixion day, resurrection day or the day of the last supper?

16. In which country is Easter celebrated with a massive water fight?

17. There are many egg-shaped sweets. Which of the following is illegal in the USA:Cadbury Creme Egg, Kinder Surprise, Whoppers Robin Egg?

18. What was the purpose of the Easter Act of 1928 (in the British parliament?

19. Has Patti Smith ever recorded a song called Easter?

20. What is the purpose of the ‘crocodile skin’ pattern that appears on some chocolate eggs?

 

21. Bonus question: Why do we paint Easter eggs?

 

I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

Hunting dogs that were not owned by William the Conqueror had three toes removed to slow them down when trying to catch game.

Answers will be posted on TUESDAY next week as i won't be able to post on Thursday as usual.

[Vic Patterson]

1. The world’s biggest chocolate Easter egg was 34 ft tall and weighed 15 873 lbs. Where was it made? Tosca (Italy)
2. In which Beatles song will you find the words “I am the egg man, they are the egg men”? The walrus
3. Virtually all Fabergé eggs were made under the supervision of the famous Russian jeweler who gave them their name. What was his full name? Peter Carl Fabergé
4. What is the Sunday before Easter called? Palm Sunday,
5. Which governor of the Roman province of Judaea presided over the trial of Jesus? Pontius Pilate,
6. At Easter, on the day before Good Friday, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what? Maunday money
7. Which comedy group wrote and starred in Life of Brian? Monty Python
8. How much did the most expensive hot cross bun cost?  £155 ($218)
9. In the USA, the Easter Bunny delivers Easter eggs. Who delivers them in France? Flying bells
10. What is the name of the fruit cake decorated with marzipan balls which is traditionally eaten in England at Easter? Simnel cake
11. What do the marzipan balls, mentioned in question 10, represent? 12 Apostles
12. The first Easter eggs were dyed red to represent what? Christ’s blood
13. The date on which Easter falls is determined by what?Sunday after full moon
14. Which celebrity was made into a chocolate for the first time in 2015? Benedict Cumberbatch.
15. Good Friday honours which of the following: crucifixion day, resurrection day or the day of the last supper? Crucifixion day
16. In which country is Easter celebrated with a massive water fight? Poland
17. There are many egg-shaped sweets. Which of the following is illegal in the USA:Cadbury Creme Egg, Kinder Surprise, Whoppers Robin Egg?  Kinder Surprise
18. What was the purpose of the Easter Act of 1928 (in the British parliament? Regulate the date of Easter
19. Has Patti Smith ever recorded a song called Easter? Yes
20. What is the purpose of the ‘crocodile skin’ pattern that appears on some chocolate eggs? To disguise any imperfections. 
21.  
22. Why do we paint Easter eggs?To mark the end of the period of penance and fasting,  

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

1. The world’s biggest chocolate Easter egg was 34 ft tall and weighed 15 873 lbs. Where was it made?

Answer = Tosca, Italy

2. In which Beatles song will you find the words “I am the egg man, they are the egg men”?

Answer = I am the Walrus – BUT I am the Egg man 

3. Virtually all Fabergé eggs were made under the supervision of the famous Russian jeweler who gave them their name.      What was his full name?

Answer = Peter Carl Faberge

4. What is the Sunday before Easter called?

Answer = Palm Sunday

5. Which governor of the Roman province of Judaea presided over the trial of Jesus?

Answer = Pontius Pilot

6. At Easter, on the day before Good Friday, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?

Answer = Maunday Money

7. Which comedy group wrote and starred in Life of Brian?

Answer =

8. How much did the most expensive hot cross bun cost?

Answer = £155 -

9. In the USA, the Easter Bunny delivers Easter eggs. Who delivers them in France?

Answer = les cloches volante

10. What is the name of the fruit cake decorated with marzipan balls which is traditionally eaten in England at Easter?

Answer = Simnel – can’t remember ever hearing that name 

11. What do the marzipan balls, mentioned in question 10, represent?

Answer = The Apostles – minus Judas Iscariot = 11 marzipan balls.

12. The first Easter eggs were dyed red to represent what?

Answer = Blood of Christ

13. The date on which Easter falls is determined by what?

Answer = First Sunday after the full moon on or after the 21^st March.

14. Which celebrity was made into a chocolate for the first time in 2015?

Answer =

15. Good Friday honours which of the following: crucifixion day, resurrection day or the day of the last supper?

Answer = crucifixtion day

16. In which country is Easter celebrated with a massive water fight?

Answer = Poland

17. There are many egg-shaped sweets. Which of the following is illegal in the USA:Cadbury Creme Egg, Kinder Surprise, Whoppers Robin Egg?

Answer = Kinder Surprise

18. What was the purpose of the Easter Act of 1928 (in the British parliament?

Answer = to determine what day Easter fell on.

19. Has Patti Smith ever recorded a song called Easter?

Answer =

20. What is the purpose of the ‘crocodile skin’ pattern that appears on some chocolate eggs?

Answer = to hide the cracks

 

Bonus question:  Why do we paint Easter eggs?

Answer = so our mams can get on with doing chores whist we are quiet 

I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

Hunting dogs that were not owned by William the Conqueror had three toes removed to slow them down when trying to catch game.

Answer = I didn’t.

[Canny lass]

Answers to the Easter Special:

1. Cortenuova, Italy (but it was made by the company ‘Tosca’)

2. I am the Walrus

3. Peter Carl Fabergé also known as Karl Gustavovich Fabergé

4. Palm Sunday

5. Pontius Pilate

6. Maundy money

7. Monty Python

8. £155 ($218) It was baked in London 1829 then bought at an antiques show in the UK in 2000.

9. The Flying Bells. In remembrance of Jesus’ death the bells fly to the Vatican and are blessed by the Pope. On the way back they collect eggs and chocolate which they drop into the gardens of well-behaved French children on Easter Sunday.

10. Simnel cake

11. Traditionally there are 11 balls representing the12 apostles, minus Judas

12. The blood of Jesus

13. The moon. Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox.

14. Benedict Cumberbatch (The Cumberbunny)

15. Crucifixion day

16. Poland

17. Kinder Surprise. Since 2016 the law forbids the use of toys to promote sale of any item high in calories, saturated fats, sugar or sodium.

18. To provide a fixed date for Easter (NB. The law, although passed, is not yet implemented)

19. Yes. 1978

20. To disguise eventual flaws.

21. Because it’s easier than trying to wallpaper them.

Thank you for putting up with it for two years! If we get locked in again, which i suspect is possible, you may have to put up with it again.

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

26 minutes ago, Canny lass said:

Thank you for putting up with it for two years! If we get locked in again, which i suspect is possible, you may have to put up with it again.

Thank you CL - now enjoy the holiday - light nights - garden and whatever else comes your way during your release from lockdown

[Vic Patterson]

4 hours ago, Canny lass said:

Thank you for putting up with it for two years! If we get locked in again, which i suspect is possible, you may have to put up with it again.

And thank you from me, it's been a very interesting and testing time for most people but your quiz has been a great distraction from covid, and a great learning experience ! I thought I was past that! I hope you have a great summer and enjoy catching up with your friends and family. Thank you.

[Canny lass]

No, Covid hasn't taken a grip on us again (yet), I just thought you should have something to keep you out of mischief while I'm celebrating Christmas here today, one day earlier than you, as is the tradition. It might even keep you out from under the feet of those slaving away in the kitchen up to their eyes in brussel sprouts, mince pies and turkey giblets. There is no (well, not much) Covid but you're still allowed to use the internet so get yourself a drink, put your feet up and get cracking!

Christmas special:

1. In which century was the term ‘Xmas’ coined?

2. Which saint is celebrated on 26th December?

3. How many reindeer feature in the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’?

4. What is the name of the last ghost to visit Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’?

5. Why did the other reindeer laugh at Rudolph?

6. Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?

7. In which direction should you stir sweet mincemeat for good luck?

8. What is a female turkey called?

9. Before turkey, a traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard. True or false?

10. Part of the Christmas celebrations in Oaxaca City, Mexico, is Noche de Rábanas. Which food gives the festival its name?

11. Which Christmas food is considered to bring good luck if eaten on all of the twelve days of Christmas?

12. Who designed the first Christmas card, sent in 1843?

13. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?

14. How many days do we have between Christmas and the Epiphany?

15. Which of the following was NOT a gift given by the wise men to the baby Jesus: Frankincense, silver, myrrh, gold?

16. Is there a Mrs Santa Clause?

17. Which country is credited with the Christmas beverage Eggnog?

18. From which country is the Christmas tree, traditionally placed in Trafalgar Square, London, a gift?

19. Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve? Bonus point for when it started.

20. In 1946 Nat King Cole recorded a song about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. What was the name of the song?

I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

Prior to the turkey being introduced as Christmas fayre, people ate geese, boar’s head and even peacocks at Christmas. Henry VIII was the first to enjoy a turkey on Christmas day.

 

Answers on Thursday next week.

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

5 minutes ago, Canny lass said:

 

In 1946 Nat King Cole recorded a song about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. What was the name of the song?

 

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[Vic Patterson]

1. In which century was the term ‘Xmas’ coined Twelvlth
2. Which saint is celebrated on 26th December St Stephen
3. How many reindeer feature in the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ 8
4. What is the name of the last ghost to visit Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’ Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
5. Why did the other reindeer laugh at Rudolph His Red nose
6. Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country Germany
7. In which direction should you stir sweet mincemeat for good luck Clockwise
8. What is a female turkey called Hen
9. Before turkey, a traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard. True
10. Part of the Christmas celebrations in Oaxaca City, Mexico, is Noche de Rábanas. Which food gives the festival its name Radish
11. Which Christmas food is considered to bring good luck if eaten on all of the twelve days of Christmas Mince Pie
12. Who designed the first Christmas card, sent in 1843 John Callcott Horsley
13. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees Canada
14. How many days do we have between Christmas and the Epiphany 12
15. Which of the following was NOT a gift given by the wise men to the baby Jesus: Frankincense, silver, myrrh, gold Silver
16. Is there a Mrs Santa Clause Yes
17. Which country is credited with the Christmas beverage Eggnog Britian
18. From which country is the Christmas tree, traditionally placed in Trafalgar Square, London, a gift Norway
19. Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve? Bonus point for when it started. NORAD 1958
20. In 1946 Nat King Cole recorded a song about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. What was the name of the song The Christmas Song

Merry Christmas to you all.

 

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

On 24/12/2022 at 22:06, Vic Patterson said:

Merry Christmas to you all.

 

And to you @Vic Patterson - hope you and the family are keeping warm.

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

1. In which century was the term ‘Xmas’ coined?

Answer = 11^th if you accept the Anglo-Saxon words ‘Xpes maesse’

2. Which saint is celebrated on 26th December?

Answer =

3. How many reindeer feature in the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’?

Answer =

4. What is the name of the last ghost to visit Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Answer = Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

5. Why did the other reindeer laugh at Rudolph?

Answer = His bright red nose

6. Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?

Answer = Germany

7. In which direction should you stir sweet mincemeat for good luck?

Answer = Clockwise

8. What is a female turkey called?

Answer = Hen

9. Before turkey, a traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard. True or false?

Answer = True

10. Part of the Christmas celebrations in Oaxaca City, Mexico, is Noche de Rábanas. Which food gives the festival its name?

Answer =

11. Which Christmas food is considered to bring good luck if eaten on all of the twelve days of Christmas?

Answer =

12.Who designed the first Christmas card, sent in 1843?

Answer =

13. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?

Answer = Canada

14. How many days do we have between Christmas and the Epiphany?

Answer = 12

15. Which of the following was NOT a gift given by the wise men to the baby Jesus: Frankincense, silver, myrrh, gold?

Answer = Ag

16. Is there a Mrs Santa Clause?

Answer = Yes

17.Which country is credited with the Christmas beverage Eggnog?

Answer = Britain

18. From which country is the Christmas tree, traditionally placed in Trafalgar Square, London, a gift?

Answer = Norway

19. Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve? Bonus point for when it started.

Answer =

20. In 1946 Nat King Cole recorded a song about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. What was the name of the song?

 

I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

 

Prior to the turkey being introduced as Christmas fayre, people ate geese, boar’s head and even peacocks at Christmas. Henry VIII was the first to enjoy a turkey on Christmas day.

Answer = Geese & Boar’s head Yes – Peacocks No

 

[Canny lass]

Answers to last week's quiz:

1. 16th

2. St Stephen

3. 8 (No Rudolph)

4. The ghost of Christmas to come

5. Because of his red nose

6. Germany

7. Clockwise

8. A hen

9. True

10. Radishes

11. Mince Pies

12. John Horsley

13. Canada

14. 12

15. Silver

16. Of course there is. Who do you think does all the organizing and present wrapping!

17. England

18. Norway

19. NORAD :North American Aerospace Defense Command. Started 1955

20. The Christmas Song

 

 

 

 

[Canny lass]

Well, it is Friday and it is Christmas (almost) so here's something to keep you busy!

Christmas special:

1.        In which decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa in their advertisements?

2.        In the song Twelve Days of Christmas what is given on the 7^th day?

3.        How tall, plus or minus 25 feet, was the tallest cut Christmas tree?

4.        How many Kings/wise-men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus?

5.        What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?

6.        In which European country might you receive gifts from a different ‘Yule Lad’ each night if you leave your shoes on the window-sill on each of the 13 days before Christmas?

7.        “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line in which classic British novel?

8.        Christmas won’t be Christmas in most Swedish households if the family don’t drop everything they are doing and gather around the TV at 2pm to watch who?

9.        What does the acronym LED mean on ‘fairy lights’?

10.     For almost 70 years, which British city has received a gift of a Christmas tree from the Norwegian city of Bergen to show gratitude for its friendship during WW2?

11.     What Christmas gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’?

12.     Which famous scientist was born 25 December 1642?

13.     Under which sign of the Zodiac was he born?

14.     In which ocean can you find Christmas island?

15.     Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen. On what date did he look out?

16.     In 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Christmas as a season to be jolly and ….. what else?

17.     In the Christmas song ‘Away in a Manger’, the cattle are lowing. Does this mean that they are:
a) lying down?  b) chewing the cud? Or  c) making a noise?

18.     In the film ‘Home Alone’, where did Kevin’s family travel to for Christmas?

19.     In the song ‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer’, what is the name of Rudolph’s dad?

20.     Studies show that the average American gains 3 lbs in weight between December 24 and January 6. True or false?

 

I’ll bet you didn’t know …. 

The origins of the word ‘mistletoe’ are two Anglo-Saxon words: mistel meaning dung and tan meaning stick or branch. So, mistletoe literally means dung on a stick.

Answers on Friday 29 December.

Merry Christmas everybody!

[Vic Patterson]

1.        In which decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa in their advertisements? 1920s

2.        In the song Twelve Days of Christmas what is given on the 7th day? Seven Swans

3.        How tall, plus or minus 25 feet, was the tallest cut Christmas tree? 221 feet.

4.        How many Kings/wise-men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus? Three 

5.        What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan? KFC fried chicken.

6.        In which European country might you receive gifts from a different ‘Yule Lad’ each night if you leave your shoes on the window-sill on each of the 13 days before Christmas? Iceland.

7.        “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line in which classic British novel? “Little Woman”

8.        Christmas won’t be Christmas in most Swedish households if the family don’t drop everything they are doing and gather around the TV at 2pm to watch who? Hmm 2pm? 3 pm it’s time for Donald Duck.

9.        What does the acronym LED mean on ‘fairy lights’? Light Emitting Diode (I knew that one)

10.     For almost 70 years, which British city has received a gift of a Christmas tree from the Norwegian city of Bergen to show gratitude for its friendship during WW2? The Toon.

11.     What Christmas gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’? 50p piece

12.     Which famous scientist was born 25 December 1642? Isaac Newton.

13.     Under which sign of the Zodiac was he born? Capricorn

14.     In which ocean can you find Christmas island? Indian Ocean

15.     Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen. On what date did he look out? December 26th

16.     In 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Christmas as a season to be jolly and ….. what else? Be jolly careful, especially with elderly relatives..

17.     In the Christmas song ‘Away in a Manger’, the cattle are lowing. Does this mean that they are:
a) lying down?  b) chewing the cud? Or  c) making a noise? C, Making a noise.

18.     In the film ‘Home Alone’, where did Kevin’s family travel to for Christmas? Paris.

19.     In the song ‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer’, what is the name of Rudolph’s dad? Rankin/Bass, Donner, or GoodTimes  Blitzen!

20.     Studies show that the average American gains 3 lbs in weight between December 24 and January 6. True or false? True.

 

One more movie to watch "It's a wonderful life" Merry Christmas everyone.

[Canny lass]

16 hours ago, Vic Patterson said:

8.        Christmas won’t be Christmas in most Swedish households if the family don’t drop everything they are doing and gather around the TV at 2pm to watch who? Hmm 2pm? 3 pm it’s time for Donald Duck.

Well spotted Vic! 3 pm it is - or to be really correct 3.05 pm. 3pm is another 'must' - the lighting of the Christmas candle! We do have an exciting time here, don't we!

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

1. In which decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa in their advertisements?

Answer = 

2. In the song Twelve Days of Christmas what is given on the 7th day?

Answer = 

3. How tall, plus or minus 25 feet, was the tallest cut Christmas tree?

Answer =

4. How many Kings/wise-men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus?

Answer =

5. What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?

Answer =

6. In which European country might you receive gifts from a different ‘Yule Lad’ each night if you leave your shoes on the window-sill on each of the 13 days before Christmas?

Answer =

 

7. “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line in which classic British novel?

Answer =

 

8. Christmas won’t be Christmas in most Swedish households if the family don’t drop everything they are doing and gather around the TV at 2pm to watch who?

Answer = Donald Duck at 3pm?

 

9. What does the acronym LED mean on ‘fairy lights’?

Answer = Light Emitting Diode – but what makes me think this has to be a joke J

 

10. For almost 70 years, which British city has received a gift of a Christmas tree from the Norwegian city of Bergen to show gratitude for its friendship during WW2?

Answer = 

 

11. What Christmas gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’?

Answer = 50p piece

 

12. Which famous scientist was born 25 December 1642?

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13. Under which sign of the Zodiac was he born?

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14. In which ocean can you find Christmas island?

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15. Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen. On what date did he look out?

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16. In 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Christmas as a season to be jolly and ….. what else?

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17. In the Christmas song ‘Away in a Manger’, the cattle are lowing. Does this mean that they are:
a) lying down? b) chewing the cud? Or c) making a noise?

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18. In the film ‘Home Alone’, where did Kevin’s family travel to for Christmas?

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19. In the song ‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer’, what is the name of Rudolph’s dad?

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20. Studies show that the average American gains 3 lbs in weight between December 24 and January 6. True or false?

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I’ll bet you didn’t know ….

The origins of the word ‘mistletoe’ are two Anglo-Saxon words: mistel meaning dung and tan meaning stick or branch. So, mistletoe literally means dung on a stick.

Answer = I didn’t - but if I had of waited 24 hours before starting on the quiz I would have. I watched QI serie 19 episode 8 and it was on there and Sally Phillips 9comedian) gave the answer 

[Canny lass]

Sorry you've had to wait. It's been a hectic week!

Here are the answers to the Christmas quiz:

1. 

1.      1920s

2.      7 swans a swimming

3.      221 feet

4.      No number is mentioned. The book of Matthew, the only gospel to mention the Kings, doesn’t say how many there were only that they brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. We just assume that they were three because of the three gifts.

5.      Kentucky Fried Chicken. It’s so popular you have to order several months in advance or join queues that have started to build on Christmas Eve.

6.      Iceland. They’re a canny bunch of lads but if you’ve been badly behaved you’ll just get a rotten potato. They ‘ve got some great names too: Sausage -swiper, Door-sniffer and Window-peeper, to name just a few.

7.      Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

8.      Donald Duck

9.      Light Emitting Diode

10.   Newcastle-upon-Tyne

11.   A 50-pence piece.

12.   Isaac Newton

13.   Capricorn

14.   The Indian Ocean

15.   December 26

16.   Jolly careful

17.   c) making a noise. (It’s no wonder that baby was awake!)

18.   Paris

19.   Donner

20.   False. The average gain is 1 lb.

 

I'll take the opportunity of wishing each and everyone of you a happy, prosperous year in 2024. May it be filled with health, wealth and happiness. I'm off tomorrow morning to celebrate an 80th birthday in Scotland. New Year's Eve and a birthday rolled into one. It's bound to be a good one! I remember (just about) the 70th birthday party and if it's half as good it'll be great.

Take good care of yourselves and we'll meet again next year.

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

25 minutes ago, Canny lass said:

I'll take the opportunity of wishing each and everyone of you a happy, prosperous year in 2024. May it be filled with health, wealth and happiness. I'm off tomorrow morning to celebrate an 80th birthday in Scotland. New Year's Eve and a birthday rolled into one. It's bound to be a good one! I remember (just about) the 70th birthday party and if it's half as good it'll be great.

Take good care of yourselves and we'll meet again next year.

👍👍