Christmas Quiz 13 - Answers

Published: Saturday 9th November 2024A free Christmas quiz about all aspects of the festive period.
  1. The Christmas Theorem also known as the Theorem of the Two Squares was formulated by which mathematician? Pierre de Fermat.
  2. In which TWO of Shakespeare's plays is Christmas mentioned? "Love's Labour's Lost" and "The Taming of the Shrew".
  3. The Beatles had four Christmas UK number ones in the 1960's, what was the title of the second one? "I Feel Fine".
  4. According to Box Office Mojo, as at October 2024 what is the highest grossing Christmas movie? The Grinch (2018).
  5. Which blood disorder is also known as The Christmas Disease? Haemophilia B.
  6. Designed by Dr William Whitney Christmas, what type of vehicle was the Christmas Bullet? Aeroplane.
  7. The character Joe Christmas appears in which novel by William Faulkner? "Light in August".
  8. The Christmas carol that has the opening line "Lullay, Lully Thou Tiny Child, Bye By Lully Lullaby" is named after which British city? Coventry.
  9. According to Classic FM in December 2023, what is the most popular Christmas carol of all time? "O Holy Night".
  10. In which year was the first "Only Fools and Horses" Christmas special aired? 1981
  11. In which country is Santa Claus known as Ded Moroz? Russia.
  12. In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas", how many different types of birds are given as gifts? Six (Partridge, Turtle Doves, French Hens, Calling Birds, Geese and Swans).
  13. After her husband, Albert, died in 1861, where did Queen Victoria spend Christmas? Osborne House.
  14. In which modern day country was Saint Nicholas thought to have been born? Turkiye (Turkey).
  15. Who wrote the books on which the Christmas TV favourites "The Gruffalo" and "Room on the Broom" are based? Julia Donaldson.
  16. In which decade did NORAD start tracking Santa's movements on Christmas Eve? 1950's (1955).
  17. Which popular festive song was written during the Cuban missile crisis as a plea for peace? "Do You Hear What I Hear".
  18. Which book of the New Testament mentions the wise men? Matthew(2:1-12).
  19. How many "LA's" are there in the song "Deck the Halls"? Ninety-six.
  20. In the 1964 TV movie of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", who was Rudolph's father? Donner.

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