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. 1. Who looked out onto the feast of Stephen?

    a) Good King Wenceslas
    b) The three wise men
    c) King Herod
  2. 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. 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. 4. What are the halls decked with?

    a) Reams of tinsel
    b) Sprigs of mistletoe
    c) Boughs of holly

  5. 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. 6. How many ships came sailing in on Christmas morning?

    a) Two
    b) Three
    c) Four



  7. 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. 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





  9. 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. 10. What shines in the dark streets of Bethlehem?

    a) The everlasting light
    b) Glowing angels
    c) Silent stars