Christmas In July 2021

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