Questions Christmas Quiz Six

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A round with a strong musical and historical backbone. The city The Pogues sang about, the original title of Jingle Bells, and the century carols first entered the church.

Two questions look abroad: when Greek Orthodox Christmas falls under the Julian calendar, and which capital sends London its tree each year.

  1. Which American city did The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl sing about?
  2. The color red at Christmas symbolizes the blood of Jesus?
  3. What is the opening line to the famous Christmas song 'Wonderful Christmastime'?
  4. During which century were Christmas carols first introduced into the church: 12th, 13th or 14th?
  5. 'One horse open sleigh' was the original title of which James Pierpont's song?
  6. According to the old Julian calendar, what date in January do Greek people celebrate Christmas?
  7. Which European capital city first sent a Christmas tree to London in 1947 as a token of appreciation for the nation's help during World War II?
  8. Christmas pudding was originally a soup made with raisons and wine?
  9. Which saint gave bags of gold to the poor which has since inspired us to give chocolate covered coins at Christmas time?
  10. In the story of 'A Christmas Carol', what type of bird did Bob Cratchit have before Scrooge bought him a turkey?
  11. Which New York City department store became the first to stay open until Midnight on Christmas Eve?
  12. In which decade was the movie 'It's a Wonderful Life' released?
  13. What gift is an anagram of ESNECNIKNARF?
  14. Which British band released a song called 'Merry Xmas Everybody' in 1973?
  15. Which comedian stars in the 2003 movie 'Elf'?