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Daily Quiz anyone?
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More 2024 Quiz
1. Who said: "Being an honorary Scouser is one of the best things I could ever have achieved in my life"?
2. British soldiers were given the green light to grow what for the first time following a decision by the Army to overturn a 100-year ban?
3. Scutigera coleoptrata was discovered in the United Kingdom for the first time. It is a venomous what?
4. The Beano asked schoolchildren to submit their best jokes to celebrate the 70th birthday of which comic strip?
5. “Oppenheimer” won Best Film at the 96th Academy Awards, who directed it?
6. Who won the 2024 Grammy Award for Song of the Year for her song "What Was I Made For?" from the Barbie movie soundtrack?
7. In early March, Mayfair hatters reported a dip in sales of £295 fedoras after whose victory?
8. In March, which iconic British confectionary brand celebrated its 200th anniversary?
9. Who said: "On reflection, it was a mistake not to stay in France longer – and I apologise."?
10. In which event did Keely Hodgkinson win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
11. On 17 August 2024, which country officially celebrated its Independence Day for the first time in Nusantara, which will soon become its new capital?
12. In September, Keir Starmer, made a boob when he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the return of the what?
13. Which Scandinavian country became the first in the world where electric cars outnumbered petrol cars?
14. Which American politician turned 100 on October 1, 2024?
15. British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht sank off the coast of which island?
16. Which musician resigned as vice president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals over what he described as "damning evidence of animal welfare failings"?
17. Frequently in the news, what is the acronym for the campaign group representing women born in the 1950s who are fighting for state pension justice?
18. Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly publicised Netflix boxing match. How old was Tyson at the time, 56, 57 or 58?
19. On 7 March 2024, which country became the 32nd to join NATO?
20. Which shamed presenter star made his TV comeback in the show ‘Cast Away’ in September 2024?
1. Who said: "Being an honorary Scouser is one of the best things I could ever have achieved in my life"?
2. British soldiers were given the green light to grow what for the first time following a decision by the Army to overturn a 100-year ban?
3. Scutigera coleoptrata was discovered in the United Kingdom for the first time. It is a venomous what?
4. The Beano asked schoolchildren to submit their best jokes to celebrate the 70th birthday of which comic strip?
5. “Oppenheimer” won Best Film at the 96th Academy Awards, who directed it?
6. Who won the 2024 Grammy Award for Song of the Year for her song "What Was I Made For?" from the Barbie movie soundtrack?
7. In early March, Mayfair hatters reported a dip in sales of £295 fedoras after whose victory?
8. In March, which iconic British confectionary brand celebrated its 200th anniversary?
9. Who said: "On reflection, it was a mistake not to stay in France longer – and I apologise."?
10. In which event did Keely Hodgkinson win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
11. On 17 August 2024, which country officially celebrated its Independence Day for the first time in Nusantara, which will soon become its new capital?
12. In September, Keir Starmer, made a boob when he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the return of the what?
13. Which Scandinavian country became the first in the world where electric cars outnumbered petrol cars?
14. Which American politician turned 100 on October 1, 2024?
15. British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht sank off the coast of which island?
16. Which musician resigned as vice president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals over what he described as "damning evidence of animal welfare failings"?
17. Frequently in the news, what is the acronym for the campaign group representing women born in the 1950s who are fighting for state pension justice?
18. Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly publicised Netflix boxing match. How old was Tyson at the time, 56, 57 or 58?
19. On 7 March 2024, which country became the 32nd to join NATO?
20. Which shamed presenter star made his TV comeback in the show ‘Cast Away’ in September 2024?
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2024 – Quiz
1. 1 January 2024 was 'how many years' anniversary of the euro, 20, 25 or 30?
25th anniversary
2. Which film festival took place in January in Park City, Utah, United States?
Sundance Film Festival
3. Was 2024 a leap year?
Yes
4. Which Scottish poet’s birthday is celebrated on January 25?
Robert Burns (national poet of Scotland)
5. Chinese New Year 2024 was the year of what?
Year of the Dragon
6. The London Marathon was again held in which month?
April
7. The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest took place in which country?
Sweden
8. Which band returned to the UK for their first tour since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins?
Foo Fighters
9. The Channel Tunnel celebrated its anniversary in May. How many years has it been opened, 25, 30 or 35?
30 years
10. On which date was the 80th anniversary of D-Day celebrated?
6 June
11. 24 December was the 500th anniversary of the death of which Portuguese explorer?
Vasco da Gama
12. In which Country was the UEFA European Football Championship ‘Euro’ 2024 held?
Germany
13. Controversy at the Paris Olympics saw which Algerian boxers’ gender questioned?
Imane Khelif
14. Which Actor/Musician was banned from the 2024 Oscars following the infamous Oscars Slapgate in 2022?
Will Smith
15. Which actor won Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture for ‘Oppenheimer’ at the 2024 Golden Globes?
Cillian Murphy
16. In March 2024, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. In which US city was this?
Baltimore
17. The release of which TV show prompted then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to say he would overturn and compensate hundreds of postmasters?
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
18. Ray-Gun was the nickname of the Olympic break dancer that caused an internet storm after her disastrous performance, but which country was she representing?
Australia
19. Who was Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate in the 2024 US Election?
Tim Walz
20. What was the date of the 2024 UK General Election?
4th July
1. 1 January 2024 was 'how many years' anniversary of the euro, 20, 25 or 30?
25th anniversary
2. Which film festival took place in January in Park City, Utah, United States?
Sundance Film Festival
3. Was 2024 a leap year?
Yes
4. Which Scottish poet’s birthday is celebrated on January 25?
Robert Burns (national poet of Scotland)
5. Chinese New Year 2024 was the year of what?
Year of the Dragon
6. The London Marathon was again held in which month?
April
7. The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest took place in which country?
Sweden
8. Which band returned to the UK for their first tour since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins?
Foo Fighters
9. The Channel Tunnel celebrated its anniversary in May. How many years has it been opened, 25, 30 or 35?
30 years
10. On which date was the 80th anniversary of D-Day celebrated?
6 June
11. 24 December was the 500th anniversary of the death of which Portuguese explorer?
Vasco da Gama
12. In which Country was the UEFA European Football Championship ‘Euro’ 2024 held?
Germany
13. Controversy at the Paris Olympics saw which Algerian boxers’ gender questioned?
Imane Khelif
14. Which Actor/Musician was banned from the 2024 Oscars following the infamous Oscars Slapgate in 2022?
Will Smith
15. Which actor won Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture for ‘Oppenheimer’ at the 2024 Golden Globes?
Cillian Murphy
16. In March 2024, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. In which US city was this?
Baltimore
17. The release of which TV show prompted then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to say he would overturn and compensate hundreds of postmasters?
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
18. Ray-Gun was the nickname of the Olympic break dancer that caused an internet storm after her disastrous performance, but which country was she representing?
Australia
19. Who was Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate in the 2024 US Election?
Tim Walz
20. What was the date of the 2024 UK General Election?
4th July
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2024 – Quiz
1. 1 January 2024 was 'how many years' anniversary of the euro, 20, 25 or 30?
2. Which film festival took place in January in Park City, Utah, United States?
3. Was 2024 a leap year?
4. Which Scottish poet’s birthday is celebrated on January 25?
5. Chinese New Year 2024 was the year of what?
6. The London Marathon was again held in which month?
7. The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest took place in which country?
8. Which band returned to the UK for their first tour since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins?
9. The Channel Tunnel celebrated its anniversary in May. How many years has it been opened, 25, 30 or 35?
10. On which date was the 80th anniversary of D-Day celebrated?
11. 24 December was the 500th anniversary of the death of which Portuguese explorer?
12. In which Country was the UEFA European Football Championship ‘Euro’ 2024 held?
13. Controversy at the Paris Olympics saw which Algerian boxers’ gender questioned?
14. Which Actor/Musician was banned from the 2024 Oscars following the infamous Oscars Slapgate in 2022?
15. Which actor won Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture for ‘Oppenheimer’ at the 2024 Golden Globes?
16. In March 2024, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. In which US city was this?
17. The release of which TV show prompted then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to say he would overturn and compensate hundreds of postmasters?
18. Ray-Gun was the nickname of the Olympic break dancer that caused an internet storm after her disastrous performance, but which country was she representing?
19. Who was Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate in the 2024 US Election?
20. What was the date of the 2024 UK General Election?
1. 1 January 2024 was 'how many years' anniversary of the euro, 20, 25 or 30?
2. Which film festival took place in January in Park City, Utah, United States?
3. Was 2024 a leap year?
4. Which Scottish poet’s birthday is celebrated on January 25?
5. Chinese New Year 2024 was the year of what?
6. The London Marathon was again held in which month?
7. The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest took place in which country?
8. Which band returned to the UK for their first tour since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins?
9. The Channel Tunnel celebrated its anniversary in May. How many years has it been opened, 25, 30 or 35?
10. On which date was the 80th anniversary of D-Day celebrated?
11. 24 December was the 500th anniversary of the death of which Portuguese explorer?
12. In which Country was the UEFA European Football Championship ‘Euro’ 2024 held?
13. Controversy at the Paris Olympics saw which Algerian boxers’ gender questioned?
14. Which Actor/Musician was banned from the 2024 Oscars following the infamous Oscars Slapgate in 2022?
15. Which actor won Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture for ‘Oppenheimer’ at the 2024 Golden Globes?
16. In March 2024, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. In which US city was this?
17. The release of which TV show prompted then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to say he would overturn and compensate hundreds of postmasters?
18. Ray-Gun was the nickname of the Olympic break dancer that caused an internet storm after her disastrous performance, but which country was she representing?
19. Who was Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate in the 2024 US Election?
20. What was the date of the 2024 UK General Election?
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Boxing Day Quiz
1. True or False. Boxing Day is so called because of alms boxes left for the poor and needy in the Middle Ages?
False (the term was first used in the 1830s as a holiday on which post-men, servants, and errand-boys, etc. expected to receive a Christmas-box)
2. Boxing Day has been a bank holiday in England and Wales since which date: 1871, 1933, or 1952?
1871
3. Add the last line to the verse: "Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, ....?
"Deep and crisp and even"
4. Taking place each year on 26 December, the King George VI Chase is the second most prestigious chase in the UK, after the Cheltenham Gold Cup; on which racecourse is it run?
Kempton Park
5. On Boxing Day in 1963 two singles by The Beatles were released in the USA marking the beginning of Beatlemania on an international level, name one of those songs? Two points if you can name both.
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There"
6. The Boxing Day Swim is known for participants wearing fancy dress and jumping into the sea. The oldest dip is in which seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which started in 1970?
Tenby
7. Who founded the Spanish settlement La Navidad on Boxing Day 1492?
Christopher Columbus
8. The Boxing Day Hunt is a tradition that has been observed for many years in the UK but in which year did the fox hunting with hounds ban come into force – was it 2005, 2010 or 2015?
2005
9. Who, born on 26 December 1791, originated the concept of a digital programmable computer?
Charles Babbage
10. The Day of Goodwill is celebrated on December 26 in which country?
South Africa
11. On this day in 2006, former American president Gerald Ford died at his home in California - can you name any year that he served as president?
1974, 1975, 1976, or 1977
12. What star sign are you if you were born on Boxing Day?
Capricorn
13. On this day in 1990, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the death sentence on which writer remained in force?
Salman Rushdie
14. In 2004, a tsunami was caused by an earthquake under which ocean?
Indian Ocean
15. A Boxing Day Cricket Test match is played in what Australian city every year?
Melbourne
16. True or false. In the festive Christian season The Twelve Days of Christmas, "Boxing Day" is considered the "Third Day of Christmas"?
False. It's considered the second day.
17. A once popular way to mark Boxing Day in Ireland was hunting a fake bird, which sort of bird? Hint – it begins with W
Wren
18. In which Scandinavian country is St Stephen's Day often celebrated with a game of bandy? This country also started the first ever national bandy league in 1902.
Sweden
19. Thomas Gray, widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, was born on Boxing Day in which century. 17th, 18th or 19th?
18th Century (26 December 1716 – 30 July 1771)
20. The world's biggest annual yacht race starts in Sydney, New South Wales on Boxing Day every year but in which Australian city does it finish after 630 nautical miles?
Hobart
1. True or False. Boxing Day is so called because of alms boxes left for the poor and needy in the Middle Ages?
False (the term was first used in the 1830s as a holiday on which post-men, servants, and errand-boys, etc. expected to receive a Christmas-box)
2. Boxing Day has been a bank holiday in England and Wales since which date: 1871, 1933, or 1952?
1871
3. Add the last line to the verse: "Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, ....?
"Deep and crisp and even"
4. Taking place each year on 26 December, the King George VI Chase is the second most prestigious chase in the UK, after the Cheltenham Gold Cup; on which racecourse is it run?
Kempton Park
5. On Boxing Day in 1963 two singles by The Beatles were released in the USA marking the beginning of Beatlemania on an international level, name one of those songs? Two points if you can name both.
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There"
6. The Boxing Day Swim is known for participants wearing fancy dress and jumping into the sea. The oldest dip is in which seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which started in 1970?
Tenby
7. Who founded the Spanish settlement La Navidad on Boxing Day 1492?
Christopher Columbus
8. The Boxing Day Hunt is a tradition that has been observed for many years in the UK but in which year did the fox hunting with hounds ban come into force – was it 2005, 2010 or 2015?
2005
9. Who, born on 26 December 1791, originated the concept of a digital programmable computer?
Charles Babbage
10. The Day of Goodwill is celebrated on December 26 in which country?
South Africa
11. On this day in 2006, former American president Gerald Ford died at his home in California - can you name any year that he served as president?
1974, 1975, 1976, or 1977
12. What star sign are you if you were born on Boxing Day?
Capricorn
13. On this day in 1990, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the death sentence on which writer remained in force?
Salman Rushdie
14. In 2004, a tsunami was caused by an earthquake under which ocean?
Indian Ocean
15. A Boxing Day Cricket Test match is played in what Australian city every year?
Melbourne
16. True or false. In the festive Christian season The Twelve Days of Christmas, "Boxing Day" is considered the "Third Day of Christmas"?
False. It's considered the second day.
17. A once popular way to mark Boxing Day in Ireland was hunting a fake bird, which sort of bird? Hint – it begins with W
Wren
18. In which Scandinavian country is St Stephen's Day often celebrated with a game of bandy? This country also started the first ever national bandy league in 1902.
Sweden
19. Thomas Gray, widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, was born on Boxing Day in which century. 17th, 18th or 19th?
18th Century (26 December 1716 – 30 July 1771)
20. The world's biggest annual yacht race starts in Sydney, New South Wales on Boxing Day every year but in which Australian city does it finish after 630 nautical miles?
Hobart
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
If you get bored today here is a -
Boxing Day Quiz
1. True or False. Boxing Day is so called because of alms boxes left for the poor and needy in the Middle Ages?
2. Boxing Day has been a bank holiday in England and Wales since which date: 1871, 1933, or 1952?
3. Add the last line to the verse: "Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, ....?
4. Taking place each year on 26 December, the King George VI Chase is the second most prestigious chase in the UK, after the Cheltenham Gold Cup; on which racecourse is it run?
5. On Boxing Day in 1963 two singles by The Beatles were released in the USA marking the beginning of Beatlemania on an international level, name one of those songs? Two points if you can name both.
6. The Boxing Day Swim is known for participants wearing fancy dress and jumping into the sea. The oldest dip is in which seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which started in 1970?
7. Who founded the Spanish settlement La Navidad on Boxing Day 1492?
8. The Boxing Day Hunt is a tradition that has been observed for many years in the UK but in which year did the fox hunting with hounds ban come into force – was it 2005, 2010 or 2015?
9. Who, born on 26 December 1791, originated the concept of a digital programmable computer?
10. The Day of Goodwill is celebrated on December 26 in which country?
11. On this day in 2006, former American president Gerald Ford died at his home in California - can you name any year that he served as president?
12. What star sign are you if you were born on Boxing Day?
13. On this day in 1990, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the death sentence on which writer remained in force?
14. In 2004, a tsunami was caused by an earthquake under which ocean?
15. A Boxing Day Cricket Test match is played in what Australian city every year?
16. True or false. In the festive Christian season The Twelve Days of Christmas, "Boxing Day" is considered the "Third Day of Christmas"?
17. A once popular way to mark Boxing Day in Ireland was hunting a fake bird, which sort of bird? Hint – it begins with W
18. In which Scandinavian country is St Stephen's Day often celebrated with a game of bandy? This country also started the first ever national bandy league in 1902.
19. Thomas Gray, widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, was born on Boxing Day in which century. 17th, 18th or 19th?
20. The world's biggest annual yacht race starts in Sydney, New South Wales on Boxing Day every year but in which Australian city does it finish after 630 nautical miles?
Boxing Day Quiz
1. True or False. Boxing Day is so called because of alms boxes left for the poor and needy in the Middle Ages?
2. Boxing Day has been a bank holiday in England and Wales since which date: 1871, 1933, or 1952?
3. Add the last line to the verse: "Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, ....?
4. Taking place each year on 26 December, the King George VI Chase is the second most prestigious chase in the UK, after the Cheltenham Gold Cup; on which racecourse is it run?
5. On Boxing Day in 1963 two singles by The Beatles were released in the USA marking the beginning of Beatlemania on an international level, name one of those songs? Two points if you can name both.
6. The Boxing Day Swim is known for participants wearing fancy dress and jumping into the sea. The oldest dip is in which seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which started in 1970?
7. Who founded the Spanish settlement La Navidad on Boxing Day 1492?
8. The Boxing Day Hunt is a tradition that has been observed for many years in the UK but in which year did the fox hunting with hounds ban come into force – was it 2005, 2010 or 2015?
9. Who, born on 26 December 1791, originated the concept of a digital programmable computer?
10. The Day of Goodwill is celebrated on December 26 in which country?
11. On this day in 2006, former American president Gerald Ford died at his home in California - can you name any year that he served as president?
12. What star sign are you if you were born on Boxing Day?
13. On this day in 1990, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the death sentence on which writer remained in force?
14. In 2004, a tsunami was caused by an earthquake under which ocean?
15. A Boxing Day Cricket Test match is played in what Australian city every year?
16. True or false. In the festive Christian season The Twelve Days of Christmas, "Boxing Day" is considered the "Third Day of Christmas"?
17. A once popular way to mark Boxing Day in Ireland was hunting a fake bird, which sort of bird? Hint – it begins with W
18. In which Scandinavian country is St Stephen's Day often celebrated with a game of bandy? This country also started the first ever national bandy league in 1902.
19. Thomas Gray, widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, was born on Boxing Day in which century. 17th, 18th or 19th?
20. The world's biggest annual yacht race starts in Sydney, New South Wales on Boxing Day every year but in which Australian city does it finish after 630 nautical miles?
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Merry Christmas to All.
Christmas People Quiz
1. Who wrote the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
2. Who wrote the fairy tale "The Snow Queen"?
Hans Christian Andersen
3. Who wrote the song "White Christmas" for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn?
Irving Berlin
4. Which king restored Christmas as a legal holiday in England after Puritan legislation had banned it?
Charles II
5. Crocodile Dundee remains the single most-viewed Christmas Day film in the UK. Who played Mick Dundee?
Paul Hogan
6. Which wealthy merchant born in 1354 is a favourite subject of Christmas pantomimes?
Dick Whittington
7. What role did Ray Bolger play in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz?
The scarecrow
8. "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" was a 1973 Christmas song by glam rock band Wizzard. Who wrote the Christmas hit?
Roy Wood
9. Who was "Mr Andrew Preview" in a classic sketch on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in 1971?
Andre Previn
10. Which actress and singer born on Christmas Eve 1922 married Frank Sinatra in 1951?
Ava Gardner
11. Which rock superstar starred in the film "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence”?
David Bowie.
12. Can you name the first Christian martyr?
St. Stephen
13. Name the actress born on Christmas Day 1919 who played Meg Mortimer (originally Richardson, later Ryder) in the long-running British soap opera Crossroads?
Noele Gordon
14. Who was the author of A Child's Christmas in Wales?
Dylan Thomas
15. ‘Fairytale of New York’ is a song by The Pogues featuring which female artist?
Kirsty MacColl
16. ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ is a 1963 song by who?
Andy Williams
17. Kim Wilde released ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree’ with which comedian in 1987 for Comic Relief?
Mel Smith
18. Who wrote the book "Paddington Bear and the Christmas Surprise"?
Michael Bond
19. Which British monarch was the first to broadcast their Christmas message on television?
Queen Elizabeth II
20. Born on Christmas Day 1949, which actress won an Oscar for portraying Loretta Lynn in 1981 in the film Coal Miner's Daughter?
Sissy Spacek
Christmas People Quiz
1. Who wrote the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
2. Who wrote the fairy tale "The Snow Queen"?
Hans Christian Andersen
3. Who wrote the song "White Christmas" for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn?
Irving Berlin
4. Which king restored Christmas as a legal holiday in England after Puritan legislation had banned it?
Charles II
5. Crocodile Dundee remains the single most-viewed Christmas Day film in the UK. Who played Mick Dundee?
Paul Hogan
6. Which wealthy merchant born in 1354 is a favourite subject of Christmas pantomimes?
Dick Whittington
7. What role did Ray Bolger play in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz?
The scarecrow
8. "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" was a 1973 Christmas song by glam rock band Wizzard. Who wrote the Christmas hit?
Roy Wood
9. Who was "Mr Andrew Preview" in a classic sketch on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in 1971?
Andre Previn
10. Which actress and singer born on Christmas Eve 1922 married Frank Sinatra in 1951?
Ava Gardner
11. Which rock superstar starred in the film "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence”?
David Bowie.
12. Can you name the first Christian martyr?
St. Stephen
13. Name the actress born on Christmas Day 1919 who played Meg Mortimer (originally Richardson, later Ryder) in the long-running British soap opera Crossroads?
Noele Gordon
14. Who was the author of A Child's Christmas in Wales?
Dylan Thomas
15. ‘Fairytale of New York’ is a song by The Pogues featuring which female artist?
Kirsty MacColl
16. ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ is a 1963 song by who?
Andy Williams
17. Kim Wilde released ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree’ with which comedian in 1987 for Comic Relief?
Mel Smith
18. Who wrote the book "Paddington Bear and the Christmas Surprise"?
Michael Bond
19. Which British monarch was the first to broadcast their Christmas message on television?
Queen Elizabeth II
20. Born on Christmas Day 1949, which actress won an Oscar for portraying Loretta Lynn in 1981 in the film Coal Miner's Daughter?
Sissy Spacek
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Thanks East always a pleasure. Last one for a couple of days so a Merry Christmas to all quizzers and WHO'ers.
Christmas People Quiz
1. Who wrote the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol?
2. Who wrote the fairy tale "The Snow Queen"?
3. Who wrote the song "White Christmas" for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn?
4. Which king restored Christmas as a legal holiday in England after Puritan legislation had banned it?
5. Crocodile Dundee remains the single most-viewed Christmas Day film in the UK. Who played Mick Dundee?
6. Which wealthy merchant born in 1354 is a favourite subject of Christmas pantomimes?
7. What role did Ray Bolger play in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz?
8. "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" was a 1973 Christmas song by glam rock band Wizzard. Who wrote the Christmas hit?
9. Who was "Mr Andrew Preview" in a classic sketch on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in 1971?
10. Which actress and singer born on Christmas Eve 1922 married Frank Sinatra in 1951?
11. Which rock superstar starred in the film "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence”?
12. Can you name the first Christian martyr?
13. Name the actress born on Christmas Day 1919 who played Meg Mortimer (originally Richardson, later Ryder) in the long-running British soap opera Crossroads?
14. Who was the author of A Child's Christmas in Wales?
15. ‘Fairytale of New York’ is a song by The Pogues featuring which female artist?
16. ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ is a 1963 song by who?
17. Kim Wilde released ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree’ with which comedian in 1987 for Comic Relief?
18. Who wrote the book "Paddington Bear and the Christmas Surprise"?
19. Which British monarch was the first to broadcast their Christmas message on television?
20. Born on Christmas Day 1949, which actress won an Oscar for portraying Loretta Lynn in 1981 in the film Coal Miner's Daughter?
Christmas People Quiz
1. Who wrote the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol?
2. Who wrote the fairy tale "The Snow Queen"?
3. Who wrote the song "White Christmas" for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn?
4. Which king restored Christmas as a legal holiday in England after Puritan legislation had banned it?
5. Crocodile Dundee remains the single most-viewed Christmas Day film in the UK. Who played Mick Dundee?
6. Which wealthy merchant born in 1354 is a favourite subject of Christmas pantomimes?
7. What role did Ray Bolger play in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz?
8. "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" was a 1973 Christmas song by glam rock band Wizzard. Who wrote the Christmas hit?
9. Who was "Mr Andrew Preview" in a classic sketch on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in 1971?
10. Which actress and singer born on Christmas Eve 1922 married Frank Sinatra in 1951?
11. Which rock superstar starred in the film "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence”?
12. Can you name the first Christian martyr?
13. Name the actress born on Christmas Day 1919 who played Meg Mortimer (originally Richardson, later Ryder) in the long-running British soap opera Crossroads?
14. Who was the author of A Child's Christmas in Wales?
15. ‘Fairytale of New York’ is a song by The Pogues featuring which female artist?
16. ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ is a 1963 song by who?
17. Kim Wilde released ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree’ with which comedian in 1987 for Comic Relief?
18. Who wrote the book "Paddington Bear and the Christmas Surprise"?
19. Which British monarch was the first to broadcast their Christmas message on television?
20. Born on Christmas Day 1949, which actress won an Oscar for portraying Loretta Lynn in 1981 in the film Coal Miner's Daughter?
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17 but missed the bonus, and I didn't award myself a point for Queen Mary, I guessed it wasn't Queen Joseph 
thanks Zico.
Might be busy tomorrow.
So I'll take this opportunity to wish all quizzers a Happy Christmas
and thank you Zico for your efforts throughout the year.
thanks Zico.Might be busy tomorrow.
So I'll take this opportunity to wish all quizzers a Happy Christmas
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Mary and Joseph Quiz – Keeping in the Christmas spirit, can you name these famous Marys, Joes, Joeys and Josephs from fact and fiction, from the clues given?
1. The Queen of British baking.
Mary Berry
2. Fictional nanny in the books by P.L. Travers
Mary Poppins
3. Founder member of The Supremes.
Mary Wilson
4. British fashion designer responsible for both the mini-skirt and hot pants.
Mary Quant
5. Star of the silent screen and co-founder of United Artists.
Mary Pickford
6. French tennis player winner of French Open in 2000.
Mary Pierce
7. Welsh singer who represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970.
Mary Hopkin
8. Wife of George V and mother of Edward VIII & George VI.
Mary of Teck
9. Won gold in the Pentathlon at the 1972 Olympics for Great Britain.
Mary Peters
10. Motown singer who scored a US number 1 in 1964 with “My Guy”.
Mary Wells
11. Welsh boxer, former World Champion at multiple weights. Undefeated in 46 fights.
Joe Calzaghe
12. Austrian composer born 1732 known as “The Father of the Symphony”.
Joseph Haydn
13. Character played by Matt LeBlanc in TV’s “Friends”.
Joey Tribbiani
14. Winner of “I’m A Celebrity….” in 2004, known for his high squeaky voice.
Joe Pasquale
15. Real name of “The Elephant Man”.
Joseph Merrick
16. British singer had a number 2 hit with “Picture of You” with his band The Bruvvers.
Joe Brown
17. British actor born 1778 famous for his role as a clown.
Joseph Grimaldi
18. World Heavyweight boxing champion known as “The Brown Bomber”.
Joe Louis
19. US baseball star once married to Marilyn Monroe.
Joe DiMaggio
20. American author of “Catch 22”.
Joseph Heller
21. English chemist born in 1733, discoverer of Oxygen. (Bonus Question, 5 points)
Joseph Priestley
1. The Queen of British baking.
Mary Berry
2. Fictional nanny in the books by P.L. Travers
Mary Poppins
3. Founder member of The Supremes.
Mary Wilson
4. British fashion designer responsible for both the mini-skirt and hot pants.
Mary Quant
5. Star of the silent screen and co-founder of United Artists.
Mary Pickford
6. French tennis player winner of French Open in 2000.
Mary Pierce
7. Welsh singer who represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970.
Mary Hopkin
8. Wife of George V and mother of Edward VIII & George VI.
Mary of Teck
9. Won gold in the Pentathlon at the 1972 Olympics for Great Britain.
Mary Peters
10. Motown singer who scored a US number 1 in 1964 with “My Guy”.
Mary Wells
11. Welsh boxer, former World Champion at multiple weights. Undefeated in 46 fights.
Joe Calzaghe
12. Austrian composer born 1732 known as “The Father of the Symphony”.
Joseph Haydn
13. Character played by Matt LeBlanc in TV’s “Friends”.
Joey Tribbiani
14. Winner of “I’m A Celebrity….” in 2004, known for his high squeaky voice.
Joe Pasquale
15. Real name of “The Elephant Man”.
Joseph Merrick
16. British singer had a number 2 hit with “Picture of You” with his band The Bruvvers.
Joe Brown
17. British actor born 1778 famous for his role as a clown.
Joseph Grimaldi
18. World Heavyweight boxing champion known as “The Brown Bomber”.
Joe Louis
19. US baseball star once married to Marilyn Monroe.
Joe DiMaggio
20. American author of “Catch 22”.
Joseph Heller
21. English chemist born in 1733, discoverer of Oxygen. (Bonus Question, 5 points)
Joseph Priestley
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Mary and Joseph Quiz – Keeping in the Christmas spirit, can you name these famous Marys, Joes, Joeys and Josephs from fact and fiction, from the clues given?
1. The Queen of British baking.
2. Fictional nanny in the books by P.L. Travers
3. Founder member of The Supremes.
4. British fashion designer responsible for both the mini-skirt and hot pants.
5. Star of the silent screen and co-founder of United Artists.
6. French tennis player winner of French Open in 2000.
7. Welsh singer who represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970.
8. Wife of George V and mother of Edward VIII & George VI.
9. Won gold in the Pentathlon at the 1972 Olympics for Great Britain.
10. Motown singer who scored a US number 1 in 1964 with “My Guy”.
11. Welsh boxer, former World Champion at multiple weights. Undefeated in 46 fights.
12. Austrian composer born 1732 known as “The Father of the Symphony”.
13. Character played by Matt LeBlanc in TV’s “Friends”.
14. Winner of “I’m A Celebrity….” in 2004, known for his high squeaky voice.
15. Real name of “The Elephant Man”.
16. British singer had a number 2 hit with “Picture of You” with his band The Bruvvers.
17. British actor born 1778 famous for his role as a clown.
18. World Heavyweight boxing champion known as “The Brown Bomber”.
19. US baseball star once married to Marilyn Monroe.
20. American author of “Catch 22”.
21. English chemist born in 1733, discoverer of Oxygen. (Bonus Question, 5 points)
1. The Queen of British baking.
2. Fictional nanny in the books by P.L. Travers
3. Founder member of The Supremes.
4. British fashion designer responsible for both the mini-skirt and hot pants.
5. Star of the silent screen and co-founder of United Artists.
6. French tennis player winner of French Open in 2000.
7. Welsh singer who represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970.
8. Wife of George V and mother of Edward VIII & George VI.
9. Won gold in the Pentathlon at the 1972 Olympics for Great Britain.
10. Motown singer who scored a US number 1 in 1964 with “My Guy”.
11. Welsh boxer, former World Champion at multiple weights. Undefeated in 46 fights.
12. Austrian composer born 1732 known as “The Father of the Symphony”.
13. Character played by Matt LeBlanc in TV’s “Friends”.
14. Winner of “I’m A Celebrity….” in 2004, known for his high squeaky voice.
15. Real name of “The Elephant Man”.
16. British singer had a number 2 hit with “Picture of You” with his band The Bruvvers.
17. British actor born 1778 famous for his role as a clown.
18. World Heavyweight boxing champion known as “The Brown Bomber”.
19. US baseball star once married to Marilyn Monroe.
20. American author of “Catch 22”.
21. English chemist born in 1733, discoverer of Oxygen. (Bonus Question, 5 points)
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Bit late tonight, apologies.
Christmas TV Quiz
1. Gavin & Stacey on Christmas Day 2019 was the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. Which Welsh actress, comedian, writer, and producer co-writes the series with James Corden?
Ruth Jones
2. Which TV character said - "It's a right blinding Christmas this has turned out to be, innit! I mean, some people get wise men bearing gifts; we get a wally with a disease!"
Del Boy, Only Fools and Horses
3. After 23 years on the street which classic character left Coronation Street on Christmas Day, 1987?
Hilda Ogden
4. In Morecambe and Wise's famous 1976 "Singin' in the Rain" routine what was Eric dressed as?
A policeman
5. In The Royle Family 1999 Christmas special, Denise goes into labour three weeks early in the bathroom, what did she name her baby, Was it Christopher, Matthew or David?
David (Baby David)
6. The One with The Holiday Armadillo is a Christmas episode of which classic US comedy series?
Friends
7. What was the name of the young lady that Tim finally got together with in The Office: Christmas special in 2003?
Dawn
8. "Jessica's First Christmas", "Learning to Drive", and "Learning to Fly" were Christmas specials of which 1970s series?
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
9. Nearly 11 million viewers watched which Eastenders matriarch being killed off on Christmas Day 2006?
Pauline Fowler
10. What sort of animal was Feathers McGraw in Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers?
Penguin
12. In the 1993 One Foot in the Grave Christmas offering, the Meldrew’s go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys in One Foot in the Algarve. What was the name if Victor’s wife in this series played by Annette Crosbie?
Margaret
13. Miriam Margolyes played Mother Mildred in the 2018 Christmas Special of which series?
Call the Midwife
14. Which ITV British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century had a 2015 Christmas television special that was entitled The Finale?
Downton Abbey
15. Which Aussie pop star played the character Astrid Peth in 2007's Doctor Who – Voyage of the Damned?
Kylie Minogue
16. Which company has for many years used the song "The Holidays are Coming" in their Christmas TV advertisements?
Coca-Cola.
17. Sir Norman Wisdom made his final guest appearance as Billy Ingleton in a Christmas episode of which sitcom that famously ran from 1973 to 2010?
Last of the Summer Wine
18. The 1973 Christmas issue of the Radio Times featured which other famous duo on the front page with Morecambe and Wise?
The Two Ronnies
19. At Christmas 1985, Only Fools and Horses was scheduled against which ITV comedy-drama series angering many viewers in the days before commonplace video recorders?
Minder
20. 'Christmas with the Parkinsons' is a 1979 episode of which sitcom?
Butterflies
Christmas TV Quiz
1. Gavin & Stacey on Christmas Day 2019 was the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. Which Welsh actress, comedian, writer, and producer co-writes the series with James Corden?
Ruth Jones
2. Which TV character said - "It's a right blinding Christmas this has turned out to be, innit! I mean, some people get wise men bearing gifts; we get a wally with a disease!"
Del Boy, Only Fools and Horses
3. After 23 years on the street which classic character left Coronation Street on Christmas Day, 1987?
Hilda Ogden
4. In Morecambe and Wise's famous 1976 "Singin' in the Rain" routine what was Eric dressed as?
A policeman
5. In The Royle Family 1999 Christmas special, Denise goes into labour three weeks early in the bathroom, what did she name her baby, Was it Christopher, Matthew or David?
David (Baby David)
6. The One with The Holiday Armadillo is a Christmas episode of which classic US comedy series?
Friends
7. What was the name of the young lady that Tim finally got together with in The Office: Christmas special in 2003?
Dawn
8. "Jessica's First Christmas", "Learning to Drive", and "Learning to Fly" were Christmas specials of which 1970s series?
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
9. Nearly 11 million viewers watched which Eastenders matriarch being killed off on Christmas Day 2006?
Pauline Fowler
10. What sort of animal was Feathers McGraw in Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers?
Penguin
12. In the 1993 One Foot in the Grave Christmas offering, the Meldrew’s go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys in One Foot in the Algarve. What was the name if Victor’s wife in this series played by Annette Crosbie?
Margaret
13. Miriam Margolyes played Mother Mildred in the 2018 Christmas Special of which series?
Call the Midwife
14. Which ITV British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century had a 2015 Christmas television special that was entitled The Finale?
Downton Abbey
15. Which Aussie pop star played the character Astrid Peth in 2007's Doctor Who – Voyage of the Damned?
Kylie Minogue
16. Which company has for many years used the song "The Holidays are Coming" in their Christmas TV advertisements?
Coca-Cola.
17. Sir Norman Wisdom made his final guest appearance as Billy Ingleton in a Christmas episode of which sitcom that famously ran from 1973 to 2010?
Last of the Summer Wine
18. The 1973 Christmas issue of the Radio Times featured which other famous duo on the front page with Morecambe and Wise?
The Two Ronnies
19. At Christmas 1985, Only Fools and Horses was scheduled against which ITV comedy-drama series angering many viewers in the days before commonplace video recorders?
Minder
20. 'Christmas with the Parkinsons' is a 1979 episode of which sitcom?
Butterflies
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Christmas TV Quiz
1. Gavin & Stacey on Christmas Day 2019 was the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. Which Welsh actress, comedian, writer, and producer co-writes the series with James Corden?
2. Which TV character said - "It's a right blinding Christmas this has turned out to be, innit! I mean, some people get wise men bearing gifts; we get a wally with a disease!"
3. After 23 years on the street which classic character left Coronation Street on Christmas Day, 1987?
4. In Morecambe and Wise's famous 1976 "Singin' in the Rain" routine what was Eric dressed as?
5. In The Royle Family 1999 Christmas special, Denise goes into labour three weeks early in the bathroom, what did she name her baby, was it Christopher, Matthew or David?
6. The One with The Holiday Armadillo is a Christmas episode of which classic US comedy series?
7. What was the name of the young lady that Tim finally got together with in The Office: Christmas special in 2003?
8. "Jessica's First Christmas", "Learning to Drive", and "Learning to Fly" were Christmas specials of which 1970s series?
9. Nearly 11 million viewers watched which Eastenders matriarch being killed off on Christmas Day 2006?
10. What sort of animal was Feathers McGraw in Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers?
12. In the 1993 One Foot in the Grave Christmas offering, the Meldrew’s go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys in One Foot in the Algarve. What was the name if Victor’s wife in this series played by Annette Crosbie?
13. Miriam Margolyes played Mother Mildred in the 2018 Christmas Special of which series?
14. Which ITV British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century had a 2015 Christmas television special that was entitled The Finale?
15. Which Aussie pop star played the character Astrid Peth in 2007's Doctor Who – Voyage of the Damned?
16. Which company has for many years used the song "The Holidays are Coming" in their Christmas TV advertisements?
17. Sir Norman Wisdom made his final guest appearance as Billy Ingleton in a Christmas episode of which sitcom that famously ran from 1973 to 2010?
18. The 1973 Christmas issue of the Radio Times featured which other famous duo on the front page with Morecambe and Wise?
19. At Christmas 1985, Only Fools and Horses was scheduled against which ITV comedy-drama series angering many viewers in the days before commonplace video recorders?
20. 'Christmas with the Parkinsons' is a 1979 episode of which sitcom?
1. Gavin & Stacey on Christmas Day 2019 was the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. Which Welsh actress, comedian, writer, and producer co-writes the series with James Corden?
2. Which TV character said - "It's a right blinding Christmas this has turned out to be, innit! I mean, some people get wise men bearing gifts; we get a wally with a disease!"
3. After 23 years on the street which classic character left Coronation Street on Christmas Day, 1987?
4. In Morecambe and Wise's famous 1976 "Singin' in the Rain" routine what was Eric dressed as?
5. In The Royle Family 1999 Christmas special, Denise goes into labour three weeks early in the bathroom, what did she name her baby, was it Christopher, Matthew or David?
6. The One with The Holiday Armadillo is a Christmas episode of which classic US comedy series?
7. What was the name of the young lady that Tim finally got together with in The Office: Christmas special in 2003?
8. "Jessica's First Christmas", "Learning to Drive", and "Learning to Fly" were Christmas specials of which 1970s series?
9. Nearly 11 million viewers watched which Eastenders matriarch being killed off on Christmas Day 2006?
10. What sort of animal was Feathers McGraw in Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers?
12. In the 1993 One Foot in the Grave Christmas offering, the Meldrew’s go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys in One Foot in the Algarve. What was the name if Victor’s wife in this series played by Annette Crosbie?
13. Miriam Margolyes played Mother Mildred in the 2018 Christmas Special of which series?
14. Which ITV British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century had a 2015 Christmas television special that was entitled The Finale?
15. Which Aussie pop star played the character Astrid Peth in 2007's Doctor Who – Voyage of the Damned?
16. Which company has for many years used the song "The Holidays are Coming" in their Christmas TV advertisements?
17. Sir Norman Wisdom made his final guest appearance as Billy Ingleton in a Christmas episode of which sitcom that famously ran from 1973 to 2010?
18. The 1973 Christmas issue of the Radio Times featured which other famous duo on the front page with Morecambe and Wise?
19. At Christmas 1985, Only Fools and Horses was scheduled against which ITV comedy-drama series angering many viewers in the days before commonplace video recorders?
20. 'Christmas with the Parkinsons' is a 1979 episode of which sitcom?
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As you you expected Zico I did struggle but 8 wasn't too bad for me today, thanks.
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Christmas Movies Quiz
1. In Home Alone 2, who does Kevin run into in the hotel lobby?
Donald Trump
2. What gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys during his first Christmas at Hogwarts, a 50 pence piece, a £1 coin or a £5 note?
A 50-pence piece
3. What is the Grinch's dog called, Freeway, Max or Dave?
Max
4. Who plays Santa in The Santa Clause series of films?
Tim Allen
5. In the movie ‘ELF’ What is the name of the Elf portrayed by Will Ferrell?
Buddy
6. Actor Kurt Russell plays Santa in the Christmas Chronicles Films. His real-life wife plays Santa’s wife, who is she?
Goldie Hawn
7. Which 1985 classic film stars Dudley Moore as an enterprising elf?
Santa Claus – The Movie
8. Which British actor played Santa Claus in the 1994 remake of ‘A Miracle on 34th Street’?
Richard Attenborough
9. Scrooged features how many of Bill Murray’s brothers, one, two or three?
All three of them—John, Joel, and Brian Doyle-Murray.
10. Who played Scrooge in ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’?
Michael Caine
11. Name the main villain in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, is it Mr. Butler, Mr. Johnson or Mr. Potter?
Mr. Potter
12. Which tough guy actor was the star of the 1996 film ‘Jingle All the Way’?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
13. Which legendary Hollywood actress and former child star played Esther Smith in the 1944 Christmas musical ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’?
Judy Garland
14. Christmas comedy ‘Trading Places’ is about a wager between rich men forcing a stockbroker and a homeless man to trade lives (Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy). How much is the bet for?
$1
15. In the romantic comedy ‘The Holiday’ Cameron Diaz swaps home with Kate Winslet and falls for her brother played by which British actor?
Jude Law
16. What does Clark Griswold want to buy with his Christmas bonus in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, was it a new car, a Swimming Pool or a Vacation to Walley World?
A swimming pool.
17. What gift does Mr. Scrooge give to the Cratchit family at the end of “A Christmas Carol”?
A prized turkey from the poulterer’s.
18. The film ‘White Christmas’ features the classic song of the same name. But which film does this song originally appear?
Holiday Inn
19. What iconic actor made his Hollywood feature film debut in Die Hard?
Alan Rickman
20. In the movie Love Actually, which song does Hugh Grant's character The Prime Minister dance to in number 10?
'Jump (for my love)' by The Pointer Sisters
1. In Home Alone 2, who does Kevin run into in the hotel lobby?
Donald Trump
2. What gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys during his first Christmas at Hogwarts, a 50 pence piece, a £1 coin or a £5 note?
A 50-pence piece
3. What is the Grinch's dog called, Freeway, Max or Dave?
Max
4. Who plays Santa in The Santa Clause series of films?
Tim Allen
5. In the movie ‘ELF’ What is the name of the Elf portrayed by Will Ferrell?
Buddy
6. Actor Kurt Russell plays Santa in the Christmas Chronicles Films. His real-life wife plays Santa’s wife, who is she?
Goldie Hawn
7. Which 1985 classic film stars Dudley Moore as an enterprising elf?
Santa Claus – The Movie
8. Which British actor played Santa Claus in the 1994 remake of ‘A Miracle on 34th Street’?
Richard Attenborough
9. Scrooged features how many of Bill Murray’s brothers, one, two or three?
All three of them—John, Joel, and Brian Doyle-Murray.
10. Who played Scrooge in ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’?
Michael Caine
11. Name the main villain in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, is it Mr. Butler, Mr. Johnson or Mr. Potter?
Mr. Potter
12. Which tough guy actor was the star of the 1996 film ‘Jingle All the Way’?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
13. Which legendary Hollywood actress and former child star played Esther Smith in the 1944 Christmas musical ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’?
Judy Garland
14. Christmas comedy ‘Trading Places’ is about a wager between rich men forcing a stockbroker and a homeless man to trade lives (Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy). How much is the bet for?
$1
15. In the romantic comedy ‘The Holiday’ Cameron Diaz swaps home with Kate Winslet and falls for her brother played by which British actor?
Jude Law
16. What does Clark Griswold want to buy with his Christmas bonus in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, was it a new car, a Swimming Pool or a Vacation to Walley World?
A swimming pool.
17. What gift does Mr. Scrooge give to the Cratchit family at the end of “A Christmas Carol”?
A prized turkey from the poulterer’s.
18. The film ‘White Christmas’ features the classic song of the same name. But which film does this song originally appear?
Holiday Inn
19. What iconic actor made his Hollywood feature film debut in Die Hard?
Alan Rickman
20. In the movie Love Actually, which song does Hugh Grant's character The Prime Minister dance to in number 10?
'Jump (for my love)' by The Pointer Sisters
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You can't have Christmas without a good Christmas film, sorry East! 
Christmas Movies Quiz
1. In Home Alone 2, who does Kevin run into in the hotel lobby?
2. What gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys during his first Christmas at Hogwarts, a 50 pence piece, a £1 coin or a £5 note?
3. What is the Grinch's dog called, Freeway, Max or Dave?
4. Who plays Santa in The Santa Clause series of films?
5. In the movie ‘ELF’ What is the name of the Elf portrayed by Will Ferrell?
6. Actor Kurt Russell plays Santa in the Christmas Chronicles Films. His real-life wife plays Santa’s wife, who is she?
7. Which 1985 classic film stars Dudley Moore as an enterprising elf?
8. Which British actor played Santa Claus in the 1994 remake of ‘A Miracle on 34th Street’?
9. Scrooged features how many of Bill Murray’s brothers, one, two or three?
10. Who played Scrooge in ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’?
11. Name the main villain in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, is it Mr. Butler, Mr. Johnson or Mr. Potter?
12. Which tough guy actor was the star of the 1996 film ‘Jingle All the Way’?
13. Which legendary Hollywood actress and former child star played Esther Smith in the 1944 Christmas musical ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’?
14. Christmas comedy ‘Trading Places’ is about a wager between rich men forcing a stockbroker and a homeless man to trade lives (Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy). How much is the bet for?
15. In the romantic comedy ‘The Holiday’ Cameron Diaz swaps home with Kate Winslet and falls for her brother played by which British actor?
16. What does Clark Griswold want to buy with his Christmas bonus in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, was it a new car, a Swimming Pool or a Vacation to Walley World?
17. What gift does Mr. Scrooge give to the Cratchit family at the end of “A Christmas Carol”?
18. The film ‘White Christmas’ features the classic song of the same name. But which film does this song originally appear?
19. What iconic actor made his Hollywood feature film debut in Die Hard?
20. In the movie Love Actually, which song does Hugh Grant's character The Prime Minister dance to in number 10?
Christmas Movies Quiz
1. In Home Alone 2, who does Kevin run into in the hotel lobby?
2. What gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys during his first Christmas at Hogwarts, a 50 pence piece, a £1 coin or a £5 note?
3. What is the Grinch's dog called, Freeway, Max or Dave?
4. Who plays Santa in The Santa Clause series of films?
5. In the movie ‘ELF’ What is the name of the Elf portrayed by Will Ferrell?
6. Actor Kurt Russell plays Santa in the Christmas Chronicles Films. His real-life wife plays Santa’s wife, who is she?
7. Which 1985 classic film stars Dudley Moore as an enterprising elf?
8. Which British actor played Santa Claus in the 1994 remake of ‘A Miracle on 34th Street’?
9. Scrooged features how many of Bill Murray’s brothers, one, two or three?
10. Who played Scrooge in ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’?
11. Name the main villain in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, is it Mr. Butler, Mr. Johnson or Mr. Potter?
12. Which tough guy actor was the star of the 1996 film ‘Jingle All the Way’?
13. Which legendary Hollywood actress and former child star played Esther Smith in the 1944 Christmas musical ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’?
14. Christmas comedy ‘Trading Places’ is about a wager between rich men forcing a stockbroker and a homeless man to trade lives (Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy). How much is the bet for?
15. In the romantic comedy ‘The Holiday’ Cameron Diaz swaps home with Kate Winslet and falls for her brother played by which British actor?
16. What does Clark Griswold want to buy with his Christmas bonus in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, was it a new car, a Swimming Pool or a Vacation to Walley World?
17. What gift does Mr. Scrooge give to the Cratchit family at the end of “A Christmas Carol”?
18. The film ‘White Christmas’ features the classic song of the same name. But which film does this song originally appear?
19. What iconic actor made his Hollywood feature film debut in Die Hard?
20. In the movie Love Actually, which song does Hugh Grant's character The Prime Minister dance to in number 10?
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