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You absolutely cannot beat an English Christmas dinner, especially when my <\/em>mum makes it! So, I thought I\u2019d do a Christmas dinner quiz. Enjoy this Christmas food quiz, with some festive drinks too\u2026<\/p>\n

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There are so <\/em>many traditions around Christmas dinner in England, every year I learn something new. Each household in England will have their own ideas of Christmas fun<\/a> but as a nation we share a few wonderful traditions when it comes to Christmas food and drink. <\/p>\n

There are 5 rounds with 9-10 questions on this Christmas food quiz, and then one BIG question at the end for some juicy bonus points in this Christmas food and drink quiz. <\/p>\n

1. Fill in the blanks Christmas food quiz<\/h2>\n

Can you fill in the blanks for these statements about Christmas dinner in England?<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

1. It\u2019s not technically allowed to eat ___________ on Christmas Day in England?<\/p>\n

2. The average person eats ___________ calories at a Christmas dinner <\/p>\n

3. Many parts of a (real) Christmas tree can actually be eaten, with the needles being a good source of Vitamin ___________.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

4. Christmas pudding was originally a ___________ dish made with raisins and wine. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

5. In Victorian times, ___________ was often eaten by poorer families.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

6. In A Christmas Carol, Bob Cratchitt was planning to have ___________ before Ebenezer Scrooge surprised him with the prize turkey. <\/p>\n

7. A rich, fruity pudding doused in flaming brandy is called ____________. <\/p>\n

8. Traditionally Christmas crackers are pulled ______ the meal. <\/p>\n

9. Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a __________ smothered in mustard?<\/p>\n

10. Traditionally the pudding is prepared on _________?<\/p>\n

2. Christmas dinner quiz: Name that canap\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Next round on the Christmas dinner quiz, how well do you know your canap\u00e9s?<\/em><\/p>\n

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3.<\/strong> The history of Christmas dinner<\/strong> quiz:<\/strong> multiple choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

How well do you know the history of the English Christmas dinner?<\/em><\/p>\n

20. In Christmas 1398, which English king is meant to have devoured \u2018200 tons of wine and 2,000 oxen\u2019?\u00a0
a) Richard III \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) Edward II\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) Richard II \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) Henry VIII \u00a0<\/p>\n

21. Who was the first English king to have turkey for Christmas? \u00a0
a) Richard III\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) Edward II\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) Richard II \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) Henry VIII<\/p>\n

22. What was the Goose Club, which was around in the Victorian era? \u00a0
a) A private members\u2019 club\u00a0 \u00a0 b) A club where men hunted geese\u00a0 c) A jazz bar d) A way for the poor to save up for a bird<\/p>\n

23. Which green vegetable is usually served for a British Christmas dinner?
a) Broccoli \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) French beans \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) Brussels sprouts\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) Garden peas<\/p>\n

24. Which of these sauces is NOT usually served with a roast turkey in England?\u00a0
a) Cranberry sauce \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) Apple sauce \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c)\u00a0 Bread sauce \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) Gravy<\/p>\n

25. Which Christmas dinner was eaten by Elizabeth I to celebrate the English victory over the Spanish Armada? \u00a0
a) fish \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) peacock \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) goose \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) eel<\/p>\n

26. Approximately how many turkeys were purchased at Christmas 2013 in the UK?
a) 1 million \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b)\u00a0 10 million \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c)\u00a0 20 million \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) 50 million<\/p>\n

27. In which direction should you stir your mincemeat for good luck? \u00a0
a) Clockwise \u2026. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) Anti-clockwise<\/p>\n

28. What Christmas food is made from marsh-whorts? \u00a0 \u00a0
a) Stuffing\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) Marshmallows\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) Christmas Cake\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) Cranberry Sauce\u00a0<\/p>\n

29. In Queen Victoria\u2019s day, which fruit were a treasured Christmas gift<\/a> in England?
a) Plums \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) Peaches\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) Cherries \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) Oranges<\/p>\n

30. What would you stick into an onion, when following a traditional bread sauce recipe?
a) Salt \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) Peppercorns \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) Currants\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d) Cloves<\/p>\n

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Christmas food and drink quiz<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Christmas desserts quiz:\u00a0what am I?<\/h2>\n

Next up on the BIG Christmas dinner quiz, we describe a festive dessert, and you name it\u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n

31. I\u2019m made from lady fingers, with loads of sherry and cream and custard.<\/p>\n

32. I\u2019m made up of layers of sponge cake, cream filling and layers of delicious chocolate ganache, in a kind of tube. <\/p>\n

33. I\u2019m a pile of spherical pastrys, filled with cream and covered in chocolate.<\/p>\n

34. I\u2019m that coffee dessert, filled with cream that divides friends. <\/p>\n

35. How about layers of cinnamon flavoured filo pastry wrapped around some stewed apple? <\/p>\n

36. Mmmmm so sticky, so treaclely, yum yum. What am I? <\/p>\n

37. I mean, technically it\u2019s toast and spread, but a dessert \u2013 but\u00a0what\u2019s it known as? <\/p>\n

38. Eat at Christmas, pour brandy on it and set it on fire, what am I? <\/p>\n

39. I\u2019m basically whipped, baked, eggs, but without the yolk\u2026<\/p>\n

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5. Christmas dinner in TV, Films and Music<\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t beat a Christmas dinner for a dramatic cultural focal point at Christmas!<\/em><\/p>\n

40. In the Christmas song what was \u2018Roasting on an Open Fire\u2019?<\/p>\n

41. On the Vicar of Dibley Geraldine famously eats 4 Christmas dinners, but what is she left trying to stuff in her mouth? <\/p>\n

42. In \u2018We Wish You a Merry Christmas\u2019 what do the singers want to be brought? <\/p>\n

43. What comes after dessert, but before the after dinner chocolates? <\/p>\n

44. What does Mr Bean end up with on his head while trying to stuff it?<\/p>\n

45. In The Royle Family, what did Denise make for Christmas dinner starter \u2018with a twist\u2019? <\/p>\n

46. The real Royal Family have two types of what on Christmas Day? (Clue: one herb and one chestnut)<\/p>\n

47. What does Elton John want us to do first in \u2018Step Into Christmas\u2019 \u2013\u00a0______, drink and be merry.<\/p>\n

48. We all know Bridget Jones\u2019 Diary is a Christmas film, so, what colour did she make her soup? <\/p>\n

49. Name one thing you could get in the Wizard Crackers in Harry Potter..<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6. BIG Christmas dinner quiz: FINAL QUESTION <\/h2>\n

Bonus point for every one of these you can get, in the final question on the BIG Christmas dinner quiz.<\/em><\/p>\n

How many of the 12 Quality Street sweets can you name?<\/p>\n

READ ON FOR THE ANSWERS to the England Christmas food quiz<\/h2>\n

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Answers to the Christmas food and drink quiz<\/h2>\n

1. Fill in the blanks general knowledge<\/h2>\n

Can you fill in the blanks for these statements about Christmas dinner in England?<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

1. It\u2019s not technically allowed to eat ____MINCE PIES___ on Christmas Day in England?<\/p>\n

2. The average person eats ___9000____ calories at a Christmas dinner <\/p>\n

3. Many parts of a (real) Christmas tree can actually be eaten, with the needles being a good source of Vitamin _C______.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Christmas pudding was originally a __meat___ dish made with raisins and wine. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

5. In Victorian times, ___rabbit or goose___ was often eaten by poorer families.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

6. In A Christmas Carol, Bob Cratchitt was planning to have ____goose_____ before Ebenezer Scrooge surprised him with the prize turkey. <\/p>\n

7. A rich, fruity pudding doused in flaming brandy is called __Christmas Pudding__________. <\/p>\n

8. Traditionally Christmas crackers are pulled __before____ the meal. <\/p>\n

9. Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a __pigs head____ smothered in mustard?<\/p>\n

10. Traditionally the pudding is prepared on __Stir Up Sunday_______?<\/p>\n

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2. Christmas dinner quiz: Name that canap\u00e9<\/h2>\n

Next round on the Christmas dinner quiz, how well do you know your canap\u00e9s?<\/em><\/p>\n

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11. Smoked salmon blini <\/p>\n

12. Pigs in blankets<\/p>\n

13. Devil\u2019s on horseback<\/p>\n

14. Devilled eggs<\/p>\n

15. Oyster <\/p>\n

16. Cheese straw<\/p>\n

17. Vol au vent <\/p>\n

18. Mini beef Yorkshire pudding <\/p>\n

19. Prawn cocktail<\/p>\n

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TRY THIS: <\/em><\/strong>THE BIG English Christmas Music Quiz<\/default:svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

3. The history of Christmas dinner \u2013\u00a0multiple choice<\/h2>\n

How well do you know the history of the English Christmas dinner?<\/em><\/p>\n

20. In Christmas 1398, which English king is meant to have devoured \u2018200 tons of wine and 2,000 oxen\u2019?\u00a0
c) Richard II \u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

21. Who was the first English king to have turkey for Christmas? \u00a0
d) Henry VIII<\/strong><\/p>\n

22. What was the Goose Club, which was around in the Victorian era? \u00a0
d) A way for the poor to save up for a bird<\/strong><\/p>\n

23. Which green vegetable is usually served for a British Christmas dinner?
a) Broccoli \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

24. Which of these sauces is NOT usually served with a roast turkey in England?\u00a0
b) Apple sauce \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

25. Which Christmas dinner was eaten by Elizabeth I to celebrate the English victory over the Spanish Armada? \u00a0
c) goose \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

26. Approximately how many turkeys were purchased at Christmas 2013 in the UK?
b)\u00a0 10 million \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

27. In which direction should you stir your mincemeat for good luck? \u00a0
a) Clockwise \u2026. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

28. What Christmas food is made from marsh-whorts? \u00a0 \u00a0
d) Cranberry Sauce\u00a0<\/p>\n

29. In Queen Victoria\u2019s day, which fruit were a treasured Christmas gift<\/a> in England?
d) Oranges<\/p>\n

30. What would you stick into an onion, when following a traditional bread sauce recipe?
d) Cloves<\/p>\n

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4. Christmas desserts \u2013\u00a0what am I?<\/h2>\n

Next up on the BIG Christmas dinner quiz, we describe a festive dessert, and you name it\u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n

31. I\u2019m made from lady fingers, with loads of sherry and cream and custard.<\/p>\n

Trifle<\/p>\n

32. I\u2019m made up of layers of sponge cake, cream filling and layers of delicious chocolate ganache, in a kind of tube. <\/p>\n

Yule log<\/p>\n

33. I\u2019m a pile of spherical pastrys, filled with cream and covered in chocolate.<\/p>\n

Profiteroles. <\/p>\n

34. I\u2019m that coffee dessert, filled with cream that divides friends. <\/p>\n

Tiramisu<\/p>\n

35. How about layers of cinnamon flavoured filo pastry wrapped around some stewed apple? <\/p>\n

Apple strudel<\/p>\n

36. Mmmmm so sticky, so treaclely, yum yum. What am I? <\/p>\n

Sticky Toffee Pudding<\/p>\n

37. I mean, technically it\u2019s toast and spread, but a dessert \u2013 but\u00a0what\u2019s it known as? <\/p>\n

Bread and butter pudding <\/p>\n

38. Eat at Christmas, pour brandy on it and set it on fire, what am I? <\/p>\n

Christmas pudding<\/p>\n

39. I\u2019m basically whipped, baked, eggs, but without the yolk\u2026<\/p>\n

Meringue<\/p>\n

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5. Christmas dinner in TV, Films and Music<\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t beat a Christmas dinner for a dramatic cultural focal point at your Christmas dinner table!<\/em><\/p>\n

40. In the Christmas song what was \u2018Roasting on an Open Fire\u2019?<\/p>\n

Chestnuts <\/p>\n

41. On the Vicar of Dibley Geraldine famously eats 4 Christmas dinners, but what is she left trying to stuff in her mouth? <\/p>\n

Sprouts <\/p>\n

42. In \u2018We Wish You a Merry Christmas\u2019 what do the singers want to be brought? <\/p>\n

Figgy pudding <\/p>\n

43. What comes after dessert, but before the after dinner chocolates? <\/p>\n

Cheese board <\/p>\n

44. What does Mr Bean end up with on his head while trying to stuff it?<\/p>\n

Turkey<\/p>\n

45. In The Royle Family, what did Denise make for Christmas dinner starter \u2018with a twist\u2019? <\/p>\n

Cup a soup <\/p>\n

46. The real Royal Family have two types of what on Christmas Day? (Clue: one herb and one chestnut)<\/p>\n

Stuffing <\/p>\n

47. What does Elton John want us to do first in \u2018Step Into Christmas\u2019 \u2013\u00a0______, drink and be merry. <\/p>\n

Eat<\/p>\n

48. We all know Bridget Jones\u2019 Diary is a Christmas film, so, what colour did she make her soup? <\/p>\n

Blue<\/p>\n

49. Name one thing you could get in the Wizard Crackers in Harry Potter..<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Real sized hats, wizard chess sets, live mice and jokes<\/p>\n

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6. BIG Christmas dinner quiz: FINAL QUESTION <\/h2>\n

Bonus point for every one of these you can get, in the final question on the BIG Christmas dinner quiz.<\/em><\/p>\n

How many of the 12 Quality Street sweets can you name? <\/p>\n

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  1. Caramel Swirl<\/li>\n
  2. The Purple One<\/li>\n
  3. The Green Triangle<\/li>\n
  4. Orange Chocolate Crunch<\/li>\n
  5. Orange Creme<\/li>\n
  6. Fudge<\/li>\n
  7. Strawberry Delight<\/li>\n
  8. Milk Choc Block<\/li>\n
  9. Chocolate Toffee Finger<\/li>\n
  10. Chocolate Caramel Brownie<\/li>\n
  11. Toffee Penny<\/li>\n
  12. Coconut Eclair<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    So, how\u2019d the Christmas food quiz work out for you? Did you manage to get a decent score? Isn\u2019t it fun how we have so many shared Christmas traditions, and how there\u2019s so much Christmas food trivia to know. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll have your own Christmas dinner traditions in your house, but it\u2019s interesting to think how all over England so many people are doing the same thing, at the same time. <\/p>\n

    Whip out these Christmas food quiz questions on Christmas Day round yours, and watch the debates begin!<\/p>\n

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