House Holiday Quiz, Hamble 2020

Santa is said to live in Lapland. But which country is Lapland itself in?

Surprisingly enough, putting real candles on trees was a bit dangerous. Who invented electric tree lights in 1880?

What was the best selling computer/video games of December 2019?

The 2009 animated Disney version of 'A Christmas Carol' cost rather a lot to make. But how much?

What is the correct spelling of this Christmas decoration?

What was the first artificial Christmas tree made from?

There are 110 million homes in the USA. If Santa eats a cookie in each one, how many calories has he had?

What's the Italian word for "Christmas"?

Design/Tech then.... Here is the Eiffel Tower at Christmas. But how tall is it?

Languages now... What is the French for "turkey"?

Christmas question to begin with... In the bible story, where was Jesus born?

Moving to history now. Which country sends a giant tree to London every year as a thank you for British help in WW2?

Around the world, others celebrate different festivals. What is celebrated by the Jewish community during December?

Where does "stollen" originally/traditionally come from? It's a yummy fruit cake traditionally eaten at Christmas time?

This grinch once banned celebrating Christmas in England altogether, in 1644! Who is he?

The French (although not me!) love to have seafood at Christmas. But what is the French word for "prawns"?

Which angel is meant to have told Mary she would become pregnant with the baby Jesus?

Okay, let's move to the English department. Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"?

Okay, maths... One baubel costs 54p, and I buy 13 baubels. How much has it cost me?

Who originally sung "Walking in the Air", the song that went with 'The Snowman'?

Where do people traditionally dress up as bears, and perform the "Ursul" dance?

In Spain, people eat twelve what on the stroke of New Year?

Which England football manager was famous for the 'Christmas Tree' formation?

What traditionally happens at 3pm GMT on Christmas Day?

Music.... What is the biggest selling Christmas number one of all time?

What is the volume of this present?

What is this delicious looking Spanish Christmas time treat called?

What seasonal dessert did Mrs Cratchit cook up in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Where in the world are "Junkanoo" dancers traditionally seen on Boxing Day?

No marks for this one - but have a great......

Geography - where is this famous world landmark all lit up for the New Year celebrations?