Sunday Quiz – Christmas 2023 Round 1: Christmas Decorations 10 questions all about Christmas decorations... None Of which branch of Christianity were the people in Central Europe and the Baltic states who first brought decorated trees into their homes? In German-American Christmas tradition what vegetable / decoration is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune? What are the decorations made of an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials made into a ring shape called? A didukh is a Ukrainian Christmas decoration; a symbolic sacrifice taken from the autumn harvest, it is made from a sheaf of what? A Froebel star can be referred to as Advent star, German star, Christmas star, and many other names. What is it made of? The jingle bell, a type of bell which produces a distinctive 'jingle' sound, is also sometimes known by what other name? What is the name of a traditional Christmas decoration in England which is also called a Christmas-bough, or mistletoe-bough? In the Christian tradition, what scene is the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus? What metallic decoration, when in long narrow strips not attached to thread, is called "lametta" and emulates icicles? What are decorations of a decorated outer frame with candle holders and a central carousel with a rotor at the top which is driven by warm air from the lit candles called? Round 2: Christmas Films - Actors Identify the film from the names of the stars. None Lionel Barrymore, Donna Reed, and James Stewart were in which Christmas film? Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman, and Bruce Willis were in which Christmas film? Kathleen Harrison, Jack Warner, and Alastair Sim were in which Christmas film? Daniel Stern, Joe Pesci, and Macaulay Culkin were in which Christmas film? Bob Newhart, James Caan, and Will Ferrell were in which Christmas film? Lauren Graham, Bernie Mac, and Billy Bob Thornton were in which Christmas film? John Forsythe, Karen Allen, and Bill Murray were in which Christmas film? Liam Neeson, Martine McCutcheon, and Hugh Grant were in which Christmas film? Phil Hartman, Sinbad, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were in which Christmas film? Ralph Bellamy, Dan Aykroyd, and Eddie Murphy were in which Christmas film? Round 3: Music - Christmas Number Twos of the Decade Identify the songs that were number two in the UK charts at Christmas. None Sweet but Psycho was the Christmas No2 in the UK in 2018 for which artist? "Happy" was Christmas No2 in the UK in 2013 for which artist? Mariah Carey had the Christmas No2 in the UK in 2020 with which song? Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars had the Christmas No2 in the UK in 2014 with which song? The Christmas No2 in the UK in 2022 was "Last Christmas" by who? What Justin Bieber track was the Christmas No2 in the UK in 2015? Rag'n'Bone Man had the Christmas No2 in the UK in 2016 with which song? The Christmas No2 in the UK in 2021 was "Merry Christmas" by Elton John and which other artist? River was the Christmas No2 in the UK in 2017 for Eminem ft. which artist? "Own It" was the Christmas No2 in the UK in 2019 for Stormzy ft. Burna Boy, and which other artist? Round 4: No-L The answer is the second word.The second word is formed by removing the L's from the first word. You don't need to rearrange any letters, just take the L's away. Example: The flaps on your jacket, and chimps, among others? Answer: Lapels / Apes None Clarice's surname in The Silence of the Lambs, and a contest that can be lost in the blink of an eye? A messaging and chat platform used by many companies, and what Santa uses to carry presents? A Scandinavian capital, and the Spanish word for a male bear? The original Pac-Man lets you complete only 256, and the days immediately before an occasion? How Albert DeSalvo liked to kill in Boston, and the surname of Stan Lee's "Sorcerer Supreme"? Like the Devil's feet and a group of 13 magical women? Firth, Farrel, and Ford, and something a numismatist would have in their collection? An ability to do something well, and to participate in a winter sport? A Star Wars Stormtrooper weapon, and an important kitchen gadget for prepping a large bird? Being mildly rotund, and to mechanically move water around? Round 5: Christmas Lights Round themed around light. None What is a piece of glass that separates white light into the visible spectrum? What name for the devil means "light bearer" in Latin? What European city is known as "The City of Light"? What letter represents the constant value of the speed of light in Einstein's most famous equation? Where was the lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World located? Who founded the famous visual effects company Industrial Light and Magic in 1975? What “light” film won Best Picture in the year prior to the infamous Moonlight mix-up? What was the title of the fourth book in the Twilight series? Also known as wolfram, what metallic element was traditionally used as the filament in incandescent light bulbs? What is the name of the centre, vertically-offset candle on a Menorah that is used to light the other 8 candles? Round 6: Connection Round - Angels All the answers are connected. The connection is Angels. None More recently associated with morphing shape, what human-like creatures are found throughout much of European folklore? What 1964 film directed, co-written, and produced by Stanley Kubrick, starred Peter Sellers in three roles? Which Italian of the High Renaissance achieved fame early, with the Pietà and David being sculpted before he was thirty? Which former politician and scientist served as chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021? What is the brand of noisette and herb-flavoured liqueur with caramel colouring, which is produced in Canale, Italy? Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, a Greek keyboardist and composer, was known professionally as what? What fruit is a hybrid of a reticulata variety, such as mandarin orange or tangerine, and a maxima variety, such as a pomelo or grapefruit? In the Australian television soap opera "Neighbours", what is the surname of family members Nell, Joe, Len, and Amanda? Which Canadian actress and author gained popularity for her first leading role as Kate Austen in the ABC drama series Lost? Which science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein tells the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human who comes to Earth after being born on the planet Mars? Round 7: Christmas General Knowledge 10 questions about Christmas. None A tradition in the UK and some Commonwealth countries, what festive table decorations make a snapping sound when pulled open? In Poland, Christmas Eve supper is traditionally prepared to feature what significant number of dishes? 6 8 10 12 14 None What is the traditional Christmas beverage in England, made with eggs, milk, and spices? The world's most populous, which island is closest to the Indian Ocean's Christmas Island? Which Latin alphabet letter is used to denote the Greek letter Chi, the first letter of the Greek word Christos? Which U.S. government agency has "tracked" Santa's route of delivering toys since 1958? What type of calendar, often with small presents behind each "door", is used to count the days in anticipation of Christmas? What is the winter festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples that was incorporated into Christmas? The nativity of Jesus, nativity of Christ, birth of Jesus or birth of Christ is described in the biblical gospels of Luke and who else? The main Eucharistic liturgical service in many forms of Western Christianity, what event is attended in greater numbers around Christmas? Time's up
