Prince of Wales Christmas Pub Quiz 2004
Questions
1. What game was invented first: Monopoly or Scrabble?
2. In which modern day country did St. Nicholas live?
3. How many of Santa's reindeer have a name beginning with 'D'?
4. Who wrote the book 'A Christmas Carol'?
5. In the Bible, what was the occupation of the 1st people to visit the baby Jesus?
6. Which Christmas song was wriiten specifically for the guitar?
7. In Cluedo, what colour is the playing piece for Mrs Peacock?
8. What was Frosty the Snowman's nose made from?
9. When is the Feast of Stephen?
10. Christmas Island lies in which Ocean?
11. True or False: Christmas tree needles are a good source of vitamin C?
12. Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
13. True or False: St. Nicholas is the patron saint of Pawnbrokers?
14. When are the 12 Days of Christmas?
15. Which British Monarch was the 1st to have a Christmas tree?
16. What relation was John the Baptist to Jesus?
17. Only two groups have enjoyed 3 consecutive Uk Christmas No 1 singles. Name one.
18. What did Harry Potter get for Christmas during his first year at Hogwarts?
19. Who was Roman Emperor when Jesus was born?
20. What was Scrooge's first name?
Questions 21 - 30: Language Quiz. The following foreign language phrases all translate into English as 'Happy
Christmas.' Identify each language.
21. Joyeux Noel 22. Froehliche Weihnachten 23. Feliz Navidad 24. Vrolijk Kerstfeerst 25. Kala Christouyenna!
26. Nadolig Llawen 27. Buonne Feste Natalizie 28. God Jul 29. Sretan Bozic 30. Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ur!
31. How many of santa's reindeer have a name beginning with 'C'?
32. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas Trees?
33. What was the name of the star that guided the 3 Wise Men to Jesus?
34. What was the UK Christmas No 1 Single in 2003?
35. In 'A Christmas Carol', how many ghosts visit Scrooge in total?
36. Which toy takes its name from the Danish for 'Play Well?'
37. What were the three gifts given to Jesus by the 3 wise Men?
38. Which country donates a Christmas tree to the City of Westminster each year?
39. Which country produced the 1st postage stamp?
40. Which British Monarch was the 1st to give a Christmas speech?
41. What colour is Trafalgar Square on a Standard UK Monopoly board?
42. Which King ordered the slaughter of all infant boys born in Bethlehem?
43. How many sides does a snowflake have?
44. Which Christmas song was originally written to celebrate Thanksgiving?
45. Which German Theologian was the 1st person to put lights on a Christmas tree?
46. What are the names of the Simpson's cat and dog?
47. Of which modern day country was Wenscelas King?
48. Which 2 letters score 2 in Scrabble?
49. What is the biggestselling Christmas single of all time?
50. What was Charlie Brown's main complaint about Christmas?
Question 51 - 60: Anagram Quiz The following are all anagrams of pantomomes.
51. BLACKHEAD JANET STANK 52. ADD NAIL 53. ACRID ELLEN 54. COD KNITTING WITH 55. ABUSE EEL TYPING
56. BIN SOUP TOSS 57. HE NIT WOWS 58. EROS GOT HOME 59. ABBOT SHOE WIDEN 60. NO BOUNCIER ROSS
Tie Break Questions
1. How many Christmas no 1 has Cliff Richard had?
2. When is St. Nicholas Day?
3. What is the name of Santa's only female reindeer?
4. From which language does the word' Xmas' originate?
5. Who sang the opening line in the original (1984) Band Aid record?
6. In which decade of the 19th century did electric lights 1st appear?
7. Wat was the UK Christmas no 1 in 2000?
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