Thomson's Christmas Cracker!

Question 1

What do Germans hide in the Christmas tree for the kids to look for on Christmas morning?

Accepted Answer

A pickle

Question 2

Who brought the tradition of St. Nicholas to the American Colonies where he would later become Santa Claus?

Accepted Answer

the Dutch

Question 3

Name the film...

Accepted Answer

Jingle All the Way

Question 4

Before electric lights were strung on Christmas trees, what did people use to illuminate them?

Accepted Answer

candles

Question 5

So you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I'm telling you why:

Accepted Answer

Santa Claus is coming to town

Question 6

According to recent reports, which Scottish city spends the most on Christmas decorations (average spend per population)

Accepted Answer

Dundee

Question 7

Where do people light candles in cemeteries to remember their loved ones on Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

Finland, Norway

Question 8

Why is it common, in Ukraine, to decorate Christmas trees with spider web?

Accepted Answer

A legend about spiders who helped a widow decorate her tree

Question 9

Which Christmas movie is this memorable quote from?

Accepted Answer

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Question 10

Which Christmas hit begins like this: 'Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?'

Accepted Answer

Winter Wonderland

Question 11

Where do they put 24 cloves into an orange and take out 1 a day from Dec 1 - Dec 24?

Accepted Answer

Norway

Question 12

For which celebration do Swedes and Norwegians eat Lussekatter?

Accepted Answer

The celebration of Santa Lucia

Question 13

What is the correct name for the Christmas hit sung by Elvis Presley?

Accepted Answer

Blue Christmas

Question 14

When was 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' released?

Accepted Answer

1944

Question 15

How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'?

Accepted Answer

13

Question 16

In this funny classic, Clark Griswold and his family have their relatives over for Christmas.

Accepted Answer

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Question 17

What is a type of plant is this?

Accepted Answer

Poinsettia

Question 18

Can a reindeer's nose actually be red, and if yes - why?

Accepted Answer

densely packed blood vessels on the nose

Question 19

Which of the following statements about reindeer is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

they cannot see well at night

Question 20

The word "reindeer" stems from Old _____ language

Accepted Answer

Norse

Question 21

Where in the world do some people eat deep fried caterpillars on Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

Question 22

In which movie does a young boy take a magical train ride to the North Pole?

Accepted Answer

The Polar Express

Question 23

Where did Rudolph the reindeer make his first appearance in 1939?

Accepted Answer

a booklet

Question 24

Though the celebration day can vary, Saint Nicholas Day is largely celebrated on ...

Accepted Answer

6th December

Thomson's Christmas Cracker!

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Thomson's Christmas Cracker!

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