{"id":42276,"date":"2023-12-21T14:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T13:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1949117"},"modified":"2023-12-21T14:42:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T13:42:26","slug":"qi-quiz-questions-take-a-christmas-quiz-set-by-team-behind-bbc-series","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/qi-quiz-questions-take-a-christmas-quiz-set-by-team-behind-bbc-series\/","title":{"rendered":"QI quiz questions \u2013 take a Christmas quiz set by team behind BBC series"},"content":{"rendered":"

What unusual ingredient was originally part of a recipe for Christmas pudding? <\/p>

By The QI Elves\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 13:36 PM<\/p>

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Get into the festive spirit with the QI Elves\u2019 Christmas Quiz, written exclusively for Radio Times<\/strong>. This whimsical and enlightening quiz whisks you through a wonderland of Christmas trivia, from the peculiar origins of holiday delicacies to the mysteries of yuletide folklore.<\/p>\n

Test your knowledge on everything from iconic Christmas songs to film anagrams \u2013 whether you\u2019re a solo quizzer or enjoying a cosy holiday gathering, this quiz is a delightful way to add sparkle to your festive celebrations. Let the merry quizzing commence!<\/p>\n

Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Christmas pudding, aka plum pudding, originated in the 14th century as a sort of porridge made of wheat boiled in milk with spices. It could be served plain, but some recipes included beef, mutton and _____\nA \u2013 Eels, B \u2013 Pig\u2019s trotters, C \u2013 Porpoise, D \u2013 Nettles<\/li>\n
  2. True or False: The Italian Christmas Witch leaves a stick in the stockings of naughty children.<\/li>\n
  3. In what year did Mariah Carey\u2019s song All I Want for Christmas Is You first reach the Number 1 spot in the UK?<\/li>\n
  4. True or False: In Iceland, the Yule Cat torments children that have been naughty throughout the year.<\/li>\n
  5. Which festive films are hiding in these anagrams: A \u2013 A Loyal TV Clue, B \u2013 Dad Hire, C \u2013 Hot Newsman<\/li>\n
  6. What alcohol is typically poured over a Christmas pudding and set alight?<\/li>\n
  7. The oldest known _____ still in use was originally bought in 1886. A \u2013 Santa hat, B \u2013 Glass bauble, C \u2013 Tree topper, D \u2013 Artificial Christmas tree<\/li>\n
  8. True or False: Julebukking is a Scandinavian tradition of going to houses and singing in exchange for food and drink \u2013 and it used to be done while carrying a goat head.<\/li>\n
  9. What is the catchphrase of Scrooge in Charles Dickens\u2019 A Christmas Carol?<\/li>\n
  10. The tallest snowwoman ever made was 37.21 metres high; that\u2019s almost double the height of the Angel of the North! Her arms were two spruce trees and her eyelashes were made from _____ A \u2013 Twelve ironing boards, B \u2013 Eight pairs of skis, C \u2013 Five metres of willow branches, D \u2013 Four wrought iron gates<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Answers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. C \u2013 Porpoise<\/li>\n
    2. True, the Italian Christmas Witch also apparently gets quite tipsy on all the wine left out for her!<\/li>\n
    3. 2020<\/li>\n
    4. False, the Yule Cat comes to anyone not given new clothes before Christmas Eve and eats them.<\/li>\n
    5. A \u2013 Love Actually, B \u2013Die Hard, C \u2013 The Snowman<\/li>\n
    6. Brandy, rum and occasionally whisky<\/li>\n
    7. D \u2013 Artificial Christmas tree<\/li>\n
    8. True, although it\u2019s now associated with Christmas, it was originally done in honour of Thor, the Norse God of Thunder. The goat was a reference to Thor\u2019s goat-drawn chariot.<\/li>\n
    9. \u2018Bah Humbug!\u2019<\/li>\n
    10. B \u2013 Eight Pairs of Skis<\/li>\n<\/ol>

      The QI 2023 Christmas special is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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