It’s Christmas! Well, nearly... And before the big day arrives, we have one last treat in store for you: a special festive edition of the Tes quiz.
This week, we’re putting your general knowledge to the test with 10 challenging, Christmas-themed questions, covering everything from festive flicks to winter cocktails. So, do you know your Yuletide traditions from your holiday hits? Settle down with a mince pie and see if you can score a perfect 10…
This week’s questions
1. Which Irving Berlin song, which featured in the film Holiday Inn, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song?
2. “_______ Roasting on an Open Fire” was the first episode of which animated series?
3. Which 1981 Christmas song by US band The Waitresses has since become a festive anthem?
4. By what name is the Pacific island of Kiritimati better known?
5. Which 2018 animated movie featuring the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch currently holds the record for the highest-grossing Christmas movie ever?
6. Made up of brandy and advocaat, the winter cocktail bombardino originated in which country?
7. How many different species of birds feature in the song The 12 Days of Christmas?
8. In which European country is Saint Nicholas known as Sinterklaas?
9. Who played Santa Claus in the 1994 remake of the festive classic Miracle on 34th Street?
10. In German, it is known as ein Weihnachtsbaum. What is it called in English-speaking countries?
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