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ESOL Christmas and New Year Quiz

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    Christmas and New Year in the UK
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  • What is the traditional date for celebrating Christmas in the UK?
    December 25th
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  • In the UK, people often decorate their homes with a plant with white berries during Christmas. What is this plant called?
    Mistletoe
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  • Which festive figure is said to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve in the UK?
    Santa Claus
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  • What is the traditional Christmas meat in the UK?
    Turkey
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  • In the UK, what do people typically put on top of their Christmas tree?
    Angel or Fairy
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  • What do people in the UK typically enjoy for dessert on Christmas Day?
    Christmas Pudding
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  • What is the name of the famous street in London known for its Christmas lights and decorations?
    Oxford Street
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  • In the UK, it's a tradition to pull Christmas crackers. What usually comes out of a Christmas cracker?
    Toy, joke and a paper hat
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  • What do people in the UK often wear on Christmas Day that features festive patterns like reindeer or snowflakes?
    Christmas jumper
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  • In the UK, it is a tradition to leave a treat for Santa Claus. What is it usually?
    Sherry and a mince pie
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  • Which classic British author wrote the famous Christmas story "A Christmas Carol"?
    Charles Dickens
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  • In the UK, what do people hang over the fireplace for good luck during the Christmas season?
    Christmas stockings
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  • Which city in the UK is famous for its huge street party on New Year's Eve?
    Edinburgh
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  • What is the Welsh name for Santa Claus?
    Siôn Corn
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  • Which Welsh town is famous for its festive "Nos Galan Road Races" held on New Year's Eve?
    Mountain Ash
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  • What is the Welsh for "Merry Christmas"?
    Nadolig Llawen
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