Christmas 2022 – 70 Christmas Questions Round 1: History 10 History questions which are themed around Christmas. None Who, as Lord Protector of England, banned Christmas from 1647 to 1660? Who resigned as Russian Premier on Christmas day 1991? Which English King was crowned on Christmas day in 1066? When Saigon fell, the signal for all Americans to evacuate was what Bing Crosby song playing on the radio? In which UK city did Bill and Hilary Clinton switch on Christmas lights in 1995? In which commonwealth country did the first Christmas stamp appear in 1898? Now administered by Australia, which famous explorer discovered the Christmas Island on Christmas Eve 1777? Which U.S. President banned Christmas trees from the White House because he believed cutting them harmed the environment? Who was the first English monarch to have a Christmas tree, it being thought to be her husband's idea? Which English Monarch used radio to start the tradition of The Christmas Broadcast? Round 2: Films 10 questions about Films with the theme of Christmas. None Who plays the character of Chris Kringle aka Santa Claus, in the 1994 film 'Miracle On 34th St.'? Arnold Schwarzenegger is a father trying to get the must have toy, 'Turbo Man', in which 1996 film? The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film? Which Oscar Winning Actor Played Scrooge In 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'? What town is the setting for the perennial Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life'? Who plays the lead role of the accident prone Clark Griswold in the 1989 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'? Which singer starred in the title role of the film 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence'? In which 1988 film remake of 'A Christmas Carol' does Bill Murray play a cynically selfish TV executive? Who plays the role of the Prime Minister, in the 2003 Christmas film 'Love Actually'? In which 1984 Film, did a young man called Zach bring chaos to the town of Kingston Falls after getting a Mogwai for Christmas? Round 3: Births and Deaths 10 questions about births and deaths, all themed around Christmas. None Born on Christmas Day 1899, which actor starred in 'Casablanca and 'The Big Sleep'? Which famous mathematician and astronomer was born on Christmas day in 1642? Often referred to by the honorific nickname "Godfather of Soul", who died on Christmas Day 2006? Born on Christmas Day 1954, who was the female half of the 80's band 'The Eurythmics'? If you were born on Christmas Day what star sign would you be? An American singer, actress, dancer, and much more. Known for her Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby", who died on Christmas day 2008? Born on Christmas Day 1887, this American tycoon created one of the largest hotel chains in the world? Born Florian Armstrong, on Christmas Day 1971, which singer born on Christmas Day released a debut album entitled 'No Angel'? Christmas Day in 1977 saw the death of which English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film? Famed as a member of the Rat Pack, having gained his career breakthrough together with comedian Jerry Lewis, who died on Christmas day 1995? Round 4: Food and Drink 10 Food and Drink questions with a Christmas theme. None What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon? Traditional in Germany at Christmas, what name is given to the cake-like fruit bread? What is the name of the fruit sauce which is a traditional accompaniment to the Christmas Turkey? Which country does the Christmas punch drink called 'glogg' (wine, brandy, sherry, almonds, raisins, orange) come from? What is the name of the sweet bread, originally from Milan, traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas? Sugar and ground almonds are the ingredients for which part of a Christmas cake? At Christmas, what was formed into the shape of a “husband” and baked in the hope of attracting the real thing? If you were following a traditional bread sauce recipe, what spice would you stick into an onion? Beeswing is the term for the crackled translucent crust that forms on old bottles of which popular Christmas tipple? Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in what? Round 5: Music 10 Music questions which are themed around Christmas. None A cover of the 80’s song 'Mad World' who had a Christmas number one in the UK 2003? The third single from his ninth studio album, what was the Michael Jackson UK Christmas number one in 1995? Two groups have had three consecutive UK Christmas No 1's, the first was the Beatles, in 1963-64-65, who are the second? After just two weeks in the charts, Hallelujah was the best-selling single of 2008, with almost 888,000 copies sold by which X Factor (UK) winner? Who did David Bowie duet with on the Christmas Hit 'Little Drummer Boy'? Which re-released Queen anthem topped the UK Christmas charts in 1991? Which duo had a 1987 UK Christmas hit with a cover of the Elvis song 'Always On My Mind'? Which Famous Singer / Drummer Played Drums On The Band Aid Single 'Do They Know It's Christmas'? Which band had a UK Christmas number 1 with the song 'Stay Another Day'? Mary's Boy Child has hit Christmas Number 1 twice by separate artists. Whose disco-lite version from 1978 is probably best known? Round 6: Connections Round A round on various subjects where the answers are connected. Christmas themed. None A popular dessert, the Italians call it Zabaglione, in what language is it called Sabayon? What is a species of genus Pyrus, in the family Rosaceae, bearing the pomaceous fruit of the same name? In 'Alice In Wonderland', which character never stopped sobbing? What word might describe a strong urge towards a particular way of life or career; a vocation? Which chemical element has the melting point 1,064 °C, and the atomic number 79? Meeting in the Palace of Westminster, what is the name of the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom? Taken from the album Arrival, ABBA were singing about what kind of Queen in 1976? The dolphin kick is the name of a kick often used to maximise speed at the start of a race in which sport? What is the shortening of a word, used in Middle English to describe unmarried men as well as women? In The Lord of the Rings, specifically Moria, what instruments were heard in the deep? Round 7: Christmas Drinks 10 questions about drinks, but all themed around Christmas. None A well known festive beverage is Germany’s glühwein, what is it known as in English? Sorrel Punch, which is hibiscus petals smashed with fresh ginger, water, lime juice and dark rum, originates from which country? What is the popular holiday drink in North America that derives from "posset," a British Medieval milk punch? Popular in Ukraine, Russia, and Poland, what drink comes from boiling fresh or dried fruits with water and sugar? With similar ingredients to a White Russian, Cola de Mono is Chile’s favourite Christmas drink. What does Cola de Mono mean in English? Similar to eggnog, but served hot, what Italian Christmas drink is made with Advocaat, rum or brandy, and topped with whipped cream? What drink, invented in Scotland sometime during the 18th century, is touted as a cure for the common cold? What is the name of the UK drink made of hot mulled cider, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice? The Lithuanian drink of choice over Christmas is made from soaking what kind of seeds in hot water overnight until a concentrated “milk” forms? Normally between 50 to 65 per cent proof, Țuică is made from fermented plums, sugar, loads of brandy, and is associated with which country? Time's up
