I hope you all had a happy and blessed Christmas and Happy new year. As promised here are the answers to Bobs quiz along with thanks as ever to everyone who contributes throughout the year to our community magazine.
1. What is Scrooge’s first name? Ebenezer
2. What is the name of the shortest day of the year? Winter Solstice
3. Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day 1642? Isaac Newton
4. In which country did Eggnog originate? Britain
5. In which tin of chocolates would you find the green triangle? Quality Street
6. Which beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931? Coca Cola
7. Stollen is a fabulous Christmas confection that comes from which country? Germany
8. What are Pigs’ Blankets called in Scotland? Kilted Soldiers
9. What ‘must have’ item for the Christmas table did Tom Smith invent in the early 1850s? Christmas Crackers
10. According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the 9th day of Christmas? Ladies Dancing
