Christmas Quiz Answers 2020
Check here to see how you did with our Christmas Quiz
A big Thank You to everyone who said hello to our Sleigh and who contributed to our Christmas Appeal. It was great to see so many of you as the Sleigh went by.
We are pleased to announce that the winners of our Christmas Quiz are:-
1st with 97 is Brian Stone
2nd with 95 is Peter Smith
3rd with 94 is Gail Ventress
Thank you also to those who took part in our Christmas Quiz, we hope you enjoyed it. We are hoping to bring another quiz to you later in the year, please check back with us in a couple of months.
Your support means Brookmans Park Rotary Club can continue to help our local food banks and Refuges this year as well as supporting two children’s charities, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Noah’s Ark Hospice which do such invaluable work for sick children. You can still help them if you can by making a small donation using either the Text to Donate option or scan the QR code to visit our Virgin Money Giving Page.
DOWNLOAD THE QUIZ ANWSERS HERE or scroll down the page.
|
To Donate £2 text BPRTWO to 70085 To Donate £5 text BPRFIVE to 70085 To Donate £10 text BPRTEN to 70085 Texts cost your donation plus one standard rate message. |
 |
|
No. |
Question |
Answer |
|
1 |
In which ocean would you find Christmas Island? |
Indian Ocean |
|
2 |
How many women are mentioned in the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'? |
17 (8, maids; 9, Ladies) |
|
3 |
What is the correct colour for an Advent candle on the first Sunday? |
Green (for faith) |
|
4 |
In what year did Queen Elizabeth II give her first televised Christmas day broadcast? |
1957 |
|
5 |
Who wrote the novel 'A Christmas Carol'? |
Charles Dickens |
|
6 |
Who played Scrooge in the 1977 film 'A Christmas Carol'? |
Michael Horden |
|
7 |
What was the name of the main character, played by James Stewart, in the 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life"? |
George Bailey |
|
8 |
Who played Kris Kringle in the 1994 film version of 'Miracle on 34th Street'? |
Richard Attenborough |
|
9 |
What was the name of the department store, which employed Kris Kringle in the 1994 film 'Miracle on 34th Street'? |
Macy's |
|
10 |
In what year was the Band Aid song "Do They Know It's Christmas" first released? |
1984 |
|
11 |
Who played Bob Cratchit, alongside Jim Carey as Scrooge, in the 2009 film 'A Christmas Carol'? |
Gary Oldman |
|
12 |
How many miles were The Pretenders, learning to crawl in their 1984 Christmas hit? |
2,000 |
|
13 |
What was the name of Slade's 1973 Christmas hit? |
Merry Christmas Everybody |
|
14 |
Who had a Christmas #1 with the song 'Driving Home for Christmas' in 1986? |
Chris Rea |
|
15 |
Who was the featured artist on the 1988 song 'Fairy tale of New York' by The Pogues? |
Kirsty MacColl |
|
16 |
All I Want for Christmas is You' in 1994 was a hit for which female singer? |
Mariah Carey |
|
17 |
What film in 2003 featured the song 'All I Want for Christmas is You'? |
Love Actually |
|
18 |
Which group had a hit with the song "Don't Shoot Me Santa", released in 2007? |
The Killers |
|
19 |
Elvis Presley had a hit with 'Blue Christmas' in 1957, but who covered it in 1984? |
Shakin Stevens |
|
20 |
What is the name of the dysfunctional detective in the Jo Nesbo book 'The Snowman'? |
Harry Hole |
|
21 |
In the Christmas calendar what are the four weeks before Christmas called? |
Advent |
|
22 |
What almond-flavoured paste is used to coat a Christmas Cake? |
Marzipan |
|
23 |
Which King of England, in 1541, banned sport on Christmas day? |
Henry VIII |
|
24 |
In 2010 Ashes Melbourne test, what was the Australians' score, all out, in their first innings? |
98 |
|
25 |
Manchester United won the first premier League season, but which team was top at Christmas that season? |
Norwich City |
|
26 |
Who has won the most ATP Finals, held annually in November? |
Roger Federer |
|
27 |
Traditionally, what were servants given on Boxing Day? |
The day off (rec'd a Christmas box) |
|
28 |
What was the Beatles first Christmas #1 single in 1963? |
I Want to Hold Your Hand |
|
29 |
How many times has the song "Do They Know It's Christmas' been #1 at Christmas? |
3 (1984, 1989 & 2004) |
|
30 |
Popular in Victorian England and also appearing in the story 'A Christmas Carol', what is 'Smoking Bishop'? |
A type of Mulled Wine |
|
31 |
Who wrote the song "Do They Know Its's Christmas"? |
Bob Geldof & Midge Ure |
|
32 |
Driving Home for Christmas' was used in the Christmas commercials for which supermarket in 1997, 1998 and 2001? |
Iceland |
|
33 |
Which novelty Christmas song was written in 1944 by New York music teacher Donald Yetter Gardner? |
All I want for Christmas are my Two Front Teeth |
|
34 |
Which country was the first to use the tradition of the Christmas tree? |
Germany |
|
35 |
Which Christmas carol, based on a poem by English poet Christina Rossetti, has been set to music many times, the most famous by Gustav Holst? |
In the Bleak Midwinter |
|
36 |
My Brother and I' and 'Turkey Dinner' were two Christmas Specials of which classic series? |
Dad's Army |
|
37 |
Actress Martine McCutcheon plays a new junior member of the number 10 Downing Street household in which Christmas themed film? |
Love Actually |
|
38 |
What song, sung by Bill Nighy's character, in the above film became the Christmas #1? |
Christmas is All Around |
|
39 |
Who played the character Lee Christmas in 'The Expendables' series of action films? |
Jason Statham |
|
40 |
On Boxing Day 1991, what was formally dissolved? |
The Soviet Union |
|
41 |
Where did Del and Rodney go on holiday in a 1991 Only Fools and Horses Christmas Special? |
Miami, Florida |
|
42 |
Who wrote the first ever King's Christmas message - it was for George V in 1932? |
Rudyard Kipling |
|
43 |
The 2013 fantasy film Frozen was inspired by which Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale? |
The Snow Queen |
|
44 |
According to UK tradition, Christmas decorations should come down on which date in January? |
January 5th/6th |
|
45 |
St. Knuts Day marks the end of Christmas and holiday season in which European country? |
Sweden |
|
46 |
Which famous playwright was frightened of Christmas?? |
Noel Coward |
|
47 |
How many reindeers does Father Christmas have? |
9 (8 + Rudolph) |
|
48 |
What are you eating if you are enjoying 'March Bread'? |
Marzipan |
|
49 |
Who was Scrooge's dead business partner in A Christmas Carol |
Jacob Marley |
|
50 |
What animal is Snowball in George Orwell's Animal Farm? |
A Pig |
|
51 |
Which record was a Christmas #1 in 1975 and 1991? |
Bohemain Rhapsody |
|
52 |
In Victorian England what were Postmen nicknamed due to their red uniforms? |
Robins |
|
53 |
Which pantomime character marries Alice Fitzwarren? |
Dick Whittington |
|
54 |
Which act besides the Beatles is the only other act to have three consecutive Christmas #1 singles? |
Spice Girls |
|
55 |
In which pantomime does Wishee Washee appear? |
Aladdin |
|
56 |
In 1847, what did London confectioner, Tom Smith, invent? |
Crackers |
|
57 |
Bethlehem is a tiny village in which UK country? |
Wales |
|
58 |
Who composed 'Auld Lang Syne? |
Robert Burns |
|
59 |
Patra, the birthplace of the original Santa Claus, St. Nicolas, is in which modern country? |
Turkey |
|
60 |
If you were born on Christmas Day, what is your star sign? |
Capricorn |
|
61 |
The song 'White Christmas' was first performed in which Bing Crosby film? |
Holiday Inn |
|
62 |
The Poinsettia plant originates from which country? |
Mexico |
|
63 |
What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? |
White |
|
64 |
To which country did Hong Kong surrender on Christmas Day, 1941? |
Japan |
|
65 |
In 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' song what were there 10 of? |
Lords a Leaping |
|
66 |
In which British city is the Christmas Market and Craft Fair - it's the largest such market outside of Germany and Austria? |
Birmingham |
|
67 |
Which famous advertising phrase was created by Clarissa Baldwin? |
A Dog is for Life, not just Christmas |
|
68 |
With 'over 30 sayings', what was the must have toy for Christmas 1996? |
Buzz Lightyear |
|
69 |
Can you solve the anagram, 'Deplored, he is the odder runner'?` |
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer |
|
70 |
What is the French word for Christmas? |
Noel |
|
71 |
In the popular Christmas movie 'Home Alone', to which country were Kevin's parents going on holiday? |
France (Paris) |
|
72 |
The Christmas favourite of 'Piggies in Blankets' is chipolata sausages wrapped in what? |
Bacon |
|
73 |
In October 2012, Merry Christmas, Baby was the first Christmas Album by which London born singer-songwriter? |
Rod Stewart |
|
74 |
What first appeared in a 1939 booklet written by Robert May? |
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer |
|
|
Can you name these people born on Christmas day by their description? |
|
| 75 |
English comedian, actor and radio host (born 1944) |
Kenny Everett |
| 76 |
Youngest cricketer to reach 10,000 runs in Test Cricket (born 1984) |
Alistair Cook |
| 77 |
American actor, Oscar winner and cultural icon (born 1899) |
Humphrey Bogart |
| 78 |
Born Denis Charles Pratt, English writer and raconteur (born 1908) |
Quentin Crisp |
| 79 |
Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist (born 1954) |
Annie Lennox |
|
80 |
Which band had a Christmas #1 with 'Lily the Pink' in 1968? |
The Scaffold |
|
81 |
What is usually sprinkled on the top of a traditional English trifle? |
Flaked toasted almonds |
|
82 |
In a traditional English trifle, what are the sponges soaked in? |
Madeira or Dry Sherry |
|
83 |
What two things are a Christmas cake normally covered in? |
Marzipan and Royal Icing |
|
|
Can you solve these Christmas decorations anagrams? |
|
| 84 |
ABLE BUS (1) |
BAUBLES |
| 85 |
IS A FLY RIGHT (2) |
FAIRY LIGHTS |
| 86 |
STIRS THE CREAM (1) |
CHRISTMASTREE |
| 87 |
A CLASS AUNT(2) |
SANTA CLAUS |
| 88 |
END CRATE VANDAL (2) |
ADVENT CALENDAR |
|
|
Can you name theses Christmas movies? |
|
| 89 |
1994 engaging yuletide comedy starring Tim Allen and Judge Reinhold? |
The Santa Clause |
| 90 |
2014 movie, father and son discover, on the run, Santa Claus, Jim Broadbent, sleeping in their garage after crashing sleigh? |
Get Santa |
| 91 |
Paul Giamatti stars as Santa and Vince Vaughn as his brother in this 2007 movie? |
Fred Claus |
| 92 |
A grouchy, alcoholic department store Santa by Billy Bob Thornton in this 2003 movie? |
Bad Santa |
| 93 |
2003 movie starring Will Ferrell as an adult raised from a baby by Santa's little helpers? |
Elf |
|
94 |
What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to roast Turkey? |
Nut Roast |
|
95 |
In the Christmas song what was "roasting on an open fire"? |
Chestnuts |
|
96 |
For good luck, what way should you stir a Christmas pudding mixture? |
Clockwise |
|
97 |
Traditionally, what did women in England, who wanted to find a husband, eat at Christmas for good luck? |
Gingerbread men |
|
98 |
Traditionally, which fruit, considered a luxury, was often found in children's Christmas stockings in the UK? |
Orange |
|
99 |
How many mince pies, on average, does a British person eat over Christmas? |
27 |
|
100 |
Melchior (Persia), Balthazar (Arabia) were 2 of the Wise men, who was the third? |
Gaspar/Caspar (India) |
You can download a copy of the Answers here
Related pages...
A Message from Santa 2020
more Santa asks if you can help out
Christmas Quiz 2020
more Have a little fun with our Christmas Quiz
Football Tournament
more The club sponsored the annual Mount Grace 7-a-side Football Tournament for primary schools in Potters Bar again this year. 11 teams played in three groups. The finalists were Wroxham and Cuffley A. After an exciting final Wroxham won on penalties.
Charity Swim Challenge
more A big THANK YOU to all those that supported our Charity Swim Challenge on 9th March. So far money raised is £5,725.
A big THANK YOU for our Christmas Collections
Christmas Thank you
Christmas Collections
more Thank you to all who supported our Christmas season collections.
Battle Proms 2018
more Collecting for SSAFA - the Armed Forces Charity
Christmas Tree Lights Appeal
more Can you help to buy Christmas lights for the Fir trees on Bradmore Green. The Parish Council have donated £200 and we need to raise a further £300 to buy the lights. Click on the link below to help us out this Christmas.
Rotary Mad Hatters!
more The club go mad for their hats
President Diane takes the Chair
more A bit of a difficult evening, mainly because of the background noise and distraction of members from the England football game!
Sponsored Swim Challenge
more Over 60 swimmers took part in our Sponsored Swim Challenge on Saturday 24th March. Raising money for Rotary and for their own charities. Well done to all those that took part.
Santa visits Brookmans Park School
more Just before Christmas, Santa visited Brookmans Park School and gave chocolate figures to the children
Thank You!
more A big thank you to all that donated to our Christmas Tree and Christmas Sleigh collections. we raised a fantastic £5,372.45 for the charities we support.
Christmas Sleigh Collections
more We will be visiting the streets of Cuffley, Welham Green and Brookmans Park during December.
New member
more President John Quickenden inducted our newest member Renos Georgiou last night. A very warm welcome Renos.
Brookmans Park Sleigh Routes
more These are the routes and times for our sleigh visits to Brookmans Park.
Sponsored Swim Presentation
more On 6th June we presented certificates to the swimmers that took part in our annual Sponsored Swim.
Mount Grace Football Tournament
more Brookmans Park Rotary support local football tournament for another year.
Kids Out Day
more We had a great day on June 14th with children from Lakeside Special School and Barclays Bank staff at Paradise Wildlife Park.
Usborne Dictionaries
more Club President John Quickenden presents Usborne Dictionaries to Northaw School head teacher Shirley Whales.
Paul Harris Fellowship
more The first task for newly inducted club president John Quickenden was to present David King with his well deserved Paul Harris Fellowship award. David is one of the founder members of the club and was president in its second year.
May Day 2017
more We celebrate May Day on Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park
RIBI Football Tournament
more Potters Bar & Villages retain their Trophy
World Polio Day
more Planting Crocuses for World Polio Day
Usborne Dictionaries
more President Alan and vice president John give dictionaries to year 6 pupils at local schools
Young Writer Competition
more Rotary District 1260 Rotary Young Writer competition
Christmas Collections
more We would like to thank everyone who contributed over the festive season to our Christmas Sleigh collections and the Christmas Tree on the Green event. We collected a total of £5,184.99 over the three weeks before Christmas.
Comedy Night
more Friday 18th November at Brookmans Park Golf Club. 7.30pm for 8,00pm. Tickets £10. In aid of local charities.
Sponsored Swim Presentation
more This year 75 swimmers in 17 teams took part in our sponsored swim on 19th March. They raised over £6,200 swimming a total of 581 lengths. Teams from local schools, Barracudas and Dolphins swimming clubs, local residents, friends and Rotarians took part.
Brookmans Park Village Day
more The Iron Lung generated a lot of interest among young and old, giving us the opportunity to raise awareness of how close we are to eradicating Polio from the world. There were some very generous donations made to support the cause. And we had some fun
May Day event
more We had a great event yesterday, well done to everyone that took part. Especially the children from Brookmans Park and St Giles schools. Their Maypole dances were a real treat.
President's Handover
more David Saunders hands over the reins to Alan Rice-Smith our new president for this Rotary year.
Biggleswade Ivel Crib Compeition
more Fun evening with Biggleswade Ivel and other Rotary Clubs playing Cribbage
Youth Speaks Competition
more The first round in our area of the Youth Speaks Compeition
New Members
more Two new members for our club
Christmas Collections
more A thank you for all those who donated over the Christmas period.
Santa visits the Barracudas
more Santa and his sleigh visited the Barracudas swimming Club Christmas party at the Furzefield Centre on Sunday.
Usborne Dictionaries
more Children in Year 6 at Little Heath School receive their Usborne Dictionaries from Brookmans Park Rotary Vice President Alan Rice-Smith.
Usborne Dictionaries
more Year 6 pupils from Brookmans Park School receive their copies of Usborne Dictionaries
Annual Charity Swim Challenge
more Sixteen teams took part in the 23rd Annual Charity Swim Challenge at Furzefield Centre, Potters Bar on Saturday 14th March.
Christmas Collections
more The members of the Rotary Club would like to thank everyone who donated to our collections over the Christmas period. We collected just over �4,000 at our Christmas Tree event, our Christmas Sleigh collections and our static collection at Tesco Hatfield
Mount Grace Seven-a-Side Football Tournament
more The winners of this popular annual junior school football tournament this year were Cranbourne A team
Local Club wins National Football Tournament
more Potters Bar and Villages football squad win the RIBI Inter-District U12 Football tournament
Football Winners
more Cranbourne A team were the winners of this year's Mount Grace Seven-a-Side Junior School Football Tournament
22nd Annual Sponsored Swim
more Our annual swim took place on the 22nd March this year. Over eighty swimmers took part in this year's swim raising over £4,000 for their own and the club's chosen charities. A big thank you to all those that took part.
A New Member Joins Us
more John Quickenden was inducted as a new member on Tuesday 14th January. He was proposed by Louise Tilley and President Mike Williams welcomed him to the club. We know he'll be a great addition to Rotary.
Christmas Sleigh Collections
more The combined total for this year's Christmas Tree lighting, street collections and Tesco static collection is £3,760.53. Well done all those that took part.
Another Fantastic Primary Schools Football Tournament!
more Annual Mount Grace Football Tournament
Light up Bradmore Green
more Village comes out in force to see Santa and to turn on the Christmas Tree Lights
Swim Presentation Evening
more Presentations to Swimmers and Charities following our Annual Sponsored Swim.
Mid Herts Joint Group Study Exchange Team Meeting
more Joint meeting with the guest speakers from the GSE Team which visitied New Zealand.
Paul Harris Fellows
more Dave and wendy Ford receive Paul Harris Fellow awards.
Netball Tournament
more Mountgrace Netball Tournament
Fireworks Night 2012
more Annual Fireworks Night at Little Heath School
back to page above this...
What's New
back Latest news from Brookmans Park Rotary Club