Here's the solution to the
Christmas Quiz: General Knowledge, with explanations for each answer:
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1. What is the first name of Scrooge in the novel *A Christmas Carol*?
✔ Ebenezer
👉 In Charles Dickens' classic novella *A Christmas Carol*, the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, is a miserly businessman who learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by three spirits.
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2. How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
✔ Feliz Navidad
👉 This is the standard Spanish greeting used during the holiday season. "Feliz" means "happy" and "Navidad" means "Christmas."
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3. What is the name of Macaulay Culkin’s character in *Home Alone*?
✔ Kevin McCallister
👉 Kevin is an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation to Paris. He must defend his home from two bumbling burglars.
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4. What colour are the berries on mistletoe?
✔ White
👉 Mistletoe berries are typically white or translucent. They are toxic to humans but are important food for some birds like thrushes.
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5. 26th December is also known as which saint’s day?
✔ St. Stephen’s Day
👉 Also known as Boxing Day in some countries (like the UK), this day honors Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It’s celebrated in many Christian traditions.
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6. On the seventh day of Christmas, what does my true love give to me?
✔ Seven Swans A-Swimming
👉 This comes from the traditional English carol *"The Twelve Days of Christmas"*. The seventh gift is seven swans swimming gracefully.
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7. Which country gives Britain a Christmas tree each year as a thank you for support during World War II?
✔ Norway
👉 As a gesture of gratitude for British support during WWII, Norway has been sending a Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square in London annually since 1947.
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8. If you have your birthday on Christmas Day, what is your star sign?
✔ Capricorn
👉 December 25 falls within the zodiac sign Capricorn, which spans from
December 22 to January 19.
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9. Name 4 of Santa’s 8 original reindeer.
✔ Examples:
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
👉 These eight reindeer were named in the 1823 poem *"A Visit from St. Nicholas"* (commonly known as *"The Night Before Christmas"*). Rudolph was added later in a 1939 story.
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10. What gifts were given by the Three Wise Men to Baby Jesus?
✔ Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
👉 According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Magi (Three Wise Men) brought these symbolic gifts:
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Gold – representing Jesus’ kingship
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Frankincense – a fragrant resin used in worship, symbolizing His divinity
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Myrrh – a spice used in burial preparations, foreshadowing His death
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