Re: The Great Christmas Quiz
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Originally Posted by
Mattyhitman
Ok, were getting devilishly close to the Big day, but how much do you really know about the festive period. Here is a fun quiz to see.
Ten questions with another ten waiting in the wings:
- 1. Who looked out onto the feast of Stephen?
a) Good King Wenceslas
b) The three wise men
c) King Herod - 2. In which direction does the star lead the three wise men on their way to meet baby Jesus?
a) West
b) East
c) North - 3. In Away in a Manger, what happens after the ‘cattle are lowing’?
a) The baby cries
b) The baby awakes
c) The baby sleeps
- 4. What are the halls decked with?
a) Reams of tinsel
b) Sprigs of mistletoe
c) Boughs of holly
- 5. In the Twelve Days of Christmas, on which days were the ladies dancing and golden rings given, respectively ?
a) 8th day and 3rd day
b) 7th day and 4th day
c) 9th day and 5th day
- 6. How many ships came sailing in on Christmas morning?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
- 7. In The Holly and the Ivy, of all the trees that are in the wood which bears the crown?
a) Holly
b) Ivy
c) Evergreen
- 8. In While Shepherds Watched, what does the angel of the Lord bring?
a) Messages of peace and love
b) Tidings of great joy
c) Happiness to all mankind
I thought it was glory all around?
- 9. Complete the line; ‘Hark! The herald angels sing…’
a) Peace on earth, God will bring
b) King Herod presents a ring
c) Glory to the new born King
- 10. What shines in the dark streets of Bethlehem?
a) The everlasting light
b) Glowing angels
c) Silent stars
Did I pass?
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You managed to score 7/10, good effort i must say, you got questions 2, 7 & 8 wrong.
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1. A (one of the first songs I learned on the trumpet)
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. A
BOOM!
Re: The Great Christmas Quiz
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Originally Posted by
El Kabong
1. A (one of the first songs I learned on the trumpet)
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. A
BOOM!
Almost perfect mate! 9/10, people seem to be having trouble with one particular question, yaself and Memphis both got this one wrong.
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Oh, the star leads the 3 Kings/wisemen FROM The East TO the West...my bad
Re: The Great Christmas Quiz
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Originally Posted by
El Kabong
Oh, the star leads the 3 Kings/wisemen FROM The East TO the West...my bad
Spot on mate !!
May need the other ten now then.
Re: The Great Christmas Quiz
Next ten, mainly based on song's and carols:
- In Cliff Richard’s Mistletoe & Wine what is on the fire and the tree?
a) Chestnuts and lights
b) Logs and gifts
c) Stockings and tinsel - As the snow doesn’t show signs of stopping, what does the couple in Let it Snow do instead?
a) Eat mince pies
b) Make pop corn
c) Drink eggnog - In White Christmas, what are the children listening for?
a) Christmas carols
b) Sleigh bells
c) Father Christmas - What type of pudding features in We Wish you a Merry Christmas?
a) Plum pudding
b) Christmas pudding
c) Fig pudding - After rocking around the Christmas tree, what do the guests do later on?
a) Eat mince pies and open presents
b) Have pumpkin pie and go carol singing
c) Light the Christmas pudding and watch a film - Why does the girl need to leave in Baby it’s cold outside?
a) Her mother and father will worry
b) She has to be home before midnight
c) A taxi is waiting outside - In Fairy tale of New York, what does the couple dream of?
a) Luxurious bars and red carpet
b) Big cars and rivers of gold
c) Fancy hotels and silver service - What could the toothless child from All I Want for Christmas say if he had his two front teeth?
a) Merry Christmas
b) Happy New Year
c) Happy Holidays - Why is it The Most Wonderful Time of the Year according to Andy Williams?
a) Parties and carolling in the snow
b) Presents to open and great food to eat
c) Going ice skating and buying gifts - What stood in Royal David’s city?
a) A lowly cattle shed
b) A warm stable
c) A peaceful church
