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The ilex and the hedera. Better known as ????? & ???
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Holly and Ivy
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What specific type of plant is mistletoe?
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Parasitic
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The three wise men (or three Kings)were traditionally Kaspar, Balthazar and
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Melchior
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What present is traditionally given at Chanukah to children?
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A dreidl, or spinning top
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On the 12th day of Christmas there were 12 what?
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Drummers, drumming
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Who sang Fairytale of New York?
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Shane McGowan and Kirsty MacColl
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"Nadolig Llawen" is "Happy Christmas" in
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Welsh
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Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and …
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Blitzen
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Name a religion that celebrates Diwali.
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Hinduism, Sikhism or Jainism
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What is the name given to the patterns drawn outside homes at Diwali?
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Rangoli
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Which carol is this? "Lullay, lullay thou little tiny child, Bye bye, lullay, lullay"
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The Coventry Carol
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On December 13th, girls in Sweden dress as which saint?
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St Lucia
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What is Happy Christmas in Irish?
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Nollaig Shona
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Whose Christmas song is A Spaceman Came Travelling?
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Chris De Burgh
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What bird was once hunted on St Stephen's Day in Ireland?
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The wren
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The German cake eaten at Christmas is called a
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Stollen
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Black bun is eaten at New Year in?
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Scotland
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Befana brings presents in which European country?
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Italy
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The feast day of St Nicholas is what date in Dec?
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December 6th
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St Nicholas was Bishop of Myra. Where is Myra? (country).
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Turkey
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Who wrote the poem The Night Before Christmas?
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Clement Clarke Moore
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The first Christmas crib (Nativity scene) was made in Assisi by ????
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St . Francis
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Who sang The Christmas Song?
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Nat King Cole
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Where did The Carol of the Bells originate?
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Ukraine
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What is the English name of the Irish carol, Carúl Loch Garman?
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The Wexford Carol
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What is the winter treat, Gluehwein?
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Mulled, or spiced wine
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Carols from which Cambridge college are a Christmas tradition?
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Kings
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Which James Joyce short story is set at a snowy Christmas time?
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The Dead
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Who is credited with bringing the Christmas tree to Britain and Ireland?
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Queen Victoria
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What date is the winter solstice, usually?
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December 21st
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Which famous actor (The African Queen, Casablanca) was born on Christmas Day?
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Humphrey Bogart
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On what day are Christmas presents traditionally given in Germany?
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Christmas Eve
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Complete the line "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem how .."
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Still we see thee lie"
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Star lights, or 'parols' are a feature of Christmas in which country?
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The Philippines
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What is the more common name of Picea abies, a Christmas feature?
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The Norway Spruce (Christmas tree)
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Loy Krathong is a festival of light from which country?
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Thailand
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What is myrrh?
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A bitter-smelling ointment
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The poinsettia is native to which country?
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Mexico
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Carp is a Christmas dish in which country?
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Poland
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Who established the Christmas tree as a counterpoint to the Catholic Nativity scene?
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Martin Luther
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What winter festival honours African-American culture?
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Kwanzaa
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Nos Galan' are New Year races held in which country
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Wales
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The first written record of a Christmas tree is from what Baltic state?
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Estonia
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One of Jesus' presents was gold. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
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Au
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Tom Smith invented what Christmas tradition
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Christmas crackers
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What is the chief filling of Christmas mince pies?
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Dried fruit
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"The Toy Show" is a special seasonal edition of which Irish TV programme?
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The Late Late Show
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Which turkey is an Irish TV star?
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Dustin
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Which German cathedral contains a shrine to the Three Kings?
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Koeln (Cologne)
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Which of the Gospels contain the Christmas story?
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Matthew and Luke
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When was the Christmas card invented?
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1843
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Where did turkeys first come from?
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North America
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What sauce is usually served with Christmas pudding?
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Brandy or rum
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When was Christmas banned in England?
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1647
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What coin was once placed in Christmas puddings?
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A silver sixpence
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Which company is said to have popularised Santa's red coat?
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Coca Cola
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What name do Pagans give to the Winter solstice?
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Yule
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What is New Year called in Scotland?
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Hogmanay
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Who sang "A Christmas Dream"?
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Perry Como
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Who was visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past?
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Ebenezer Scrooge
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James Stewart starred in which Christmas film?
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It's A Wonderful Life
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