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  1. Based on "A Visit From St. Nicholas", an 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore, Santa Clause has 8 reindeer pulling his sleigh. Which comes first alphabetically?Blitzen *1
  2. In which film did Jim Carrey first play the character Lloyd Christmas?Dumb & Dumber
  3. Which foodstuff, commonly eaten at Christmas, is a species of plant called Vaccinium Oxycoccos; was known as Marshwort and Fenwort during Medievel times & is widely renowned for having antitoxidant qualities? Cranberry
  4. Traditionally since 1947, Trafalgar Square has had a Christmas tree gifted to the UK from which European country? Norway
  5. Which Tchaikovsky ballet, set at Christmas, features "The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy"?The Nutcracker
  6. "Through one of the marvels of modern Science, I am enabled, this Christmas Day, to speak to all my peoples throughout the Empire." These were the first words of the first Royal Christmas Message. Which Monarch spoke them? George V *2
  7. With Santa Fe as it's capital, although Albuquerque is it's largest city, which US state is known as The Land Of Enchantment? New Mexico
  8. Which rock band, lead by it's bassist Jack Bruce, had their first top 40 single in 1966 with "Wrapping Paper"?Cream *3
  9. In which ocean would you find Christmas Island?Indian Ocean
  10. Which king, coronated on December 25th, was the first Monarch (of England) in the house of Normandy? William I *4
  11. If it was your birthday on 25th December, what star sign would you be?Capricorn
  12. In which decade was Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas speech first televised?1950's *5
  13. 2008's Christmas number 1 single was a version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallellujah". Who sang it?Alexander Burke
  14. Published in 1843, which author wrote "A Christmas Carol"?Charles Dickens
  15. Jarred Christmas is best known as a performer in what type of entertainment?Comedy
  16. What gift was given by 'my true love' on the 11th day of Christmas?11 Pipers Piping
  17. Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" was originally featured in which film?Holiday Inn *6
  18. Which Saint's Day is celebrated on the 26th December?St. Stephen's Day
  19. Santa Claus is known as La Befana in which European country?Italy
  20. In which year did Bob Geldof organise Band Aid to record "Do They Know It's Christmas?"? 1984


*1 - Originally called Blixem, to rhyme with Vixen. Modern adaptations have added extra reindeer to the list.
*2 - In 1932
*3 - Although more famously having Eric Clapton on guitar, Jack Bruce wrote and sang the majority of Cream's songs
*4 - In 1066. Aka William The Conqueror and William The Bastard. Rollo, William II, Richards I-III & Robert were Norman Dukes, not Monarchs, prior to the Norman Conquest.
*5 - 1957 was the first televised. Her first message, aired on the radio, was 1952.
*6 - Holiday Inn was released in 1942. The musical White Christmas, which was loosely based on Holiday Inn, was released in 1954.