Festive UK Christmas Quiz

Which famous Christmas song begins with the lyrics "It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid"?

• "Last Christmas"

• "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

• "Fairytale of New York"

• "Merry Christmas Everyone"

What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

• A coin

• A ring

• A button

• A key

Who wrote the famous Christmas novella "A Christmas Carol"?

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• William Shakespeare

• J.K. Rowling

What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas?

• Advent

• Lent

• Epiphany

• Pentecost

Which British monarch delivers the annual Christmas Day speech?

• The Prime Minister

• The Queen

• The King

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

What is the traditional meat served at Christmas dinner in the UK?

• Chicken

• Beef

• Turkey

• Lamb

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the fifth day?

• Five gold rings

• Five calling birds

• Five French hens

• Five turtle doves

Which plant is traditionally used to decorate homes and is associated with kissing?

• Holly

• Ivy

• Mistletoe

• Poinsettia

What is the name of the reindeer with a red nose?

• Dasher

• Dancer

• Prancer

• Rudolph

Which British city is famous for its Christmas market, often considered one of the best in the UK?

• London

• Manchester

• Edinburgh

• Birmingham