Christmas In July 2021
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- 3. What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
- 5. tree, Which kind of tree is often decorated with lights and hanging ornaments to celebrate Christmas in Poland?
- 7. The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been donated by which country since 1947?
- 8. Merry Wives of Windsor, Which play was written by William Shakespeare as a Christmas present?
- 10. What do we call the period of 4 Sundays before Christmas?
- 11. Nicholas, . Santa Claus is a legendary character based on which real-life person?
- 13. In which country does a witch rather than Santa Claus drops gifts through the chimney for kids on Christmas?
- 15. What country is the Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?
- 16. How many days are there between Christmas and Epiphany?
- 18. The tradition of putting up and decorating a Christmas tree began in which country?
- 20. George V, Which royal made the first royal broadcast on Christmas?
- 21. In what European country are children given gifts by St. Basil on January 1st instead of Santa on December 25th?
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- 1. What was the first brand to use Santa Clause in its advertisements?
- 2. According to superstition, in which direction should you always stir when making mince pies on Christmas?
- 4. Dickens, Who wrote the novel “A Christmas Carol”?
- 6. In what northern European country might you receive gifts from a different Yule Lad each night if you leave your shoes on the window sill the each of the 13 days before Christmas?
- 9. The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
- 12. Alone, What was the highest grossing movie about Christmas of all time?
- 14. Bells, Which popular Christmas song was originally composed for Thanksgiving?
- 17. “Milk punch” is another name for which popular drink on Christmas?
- 19. What northeastern US state holds the Guinness record for largest snowman?