1 1. How many reindeers are there?
2. What year were electric Christmas lights invented: 1881, 1882 or 1883?
3. Who was the author of the 1843 novel
'A Christmas Carol'?
4. What year was the Queen's Christmas speech first broadcasted on television?
5. The Christmas tree has been which countries tradition since 700 AD?
6. What name is given to the small individual pastry filled pies which are traditionally eaten at Xmas?
7. In 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' what bird is in the pear tree?
8. What calendar is used in the countdown to Christmas?
9. Which red chested bird often appears on cards over the festive season?
10. What is Boxing Day also known as?
11. What fruity sauce is traditionally served with Turkey?
12. What color was Father Christmas' suit originally?
13. On what night should the Christmas decorations be taken down in order to avoid bad luck?
14. What green leaved plant with white berries do people kiss under?
15. What traditional orange colored vegetable do children leave for the reindeer on Christmas Eve?
16. What type of tree is typically used as a Christmas tree?
17. What type of cake is traditionally eaten at Christmas time in Italy?
18. Which meat do the British traditionally eat with their Christmas dinner?
19. What type of pie is typically left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
20. What are Santa's helpers called?
21. How many doors of an advent calendar would you open before Christmas Day arrives?
22. Traditionally, mince pies sometimes had a pastry figure placed on top, what did this figure represent?
23. How many doors does a traditional Advent Calendar have?
24. What name is given to the sharp leaf with red berries typically used in Christmas wreaths?
25. What type of liqueur is set alight over a Christmas pudding?
26. Typically drank in the United States, which milk based drink is made with eggs, cream and sugar?
27. Which royal male brought the Christmas tree to England?
28. In New York City, which famous centre is transformed into a big ice ring?
2 29. During the 12th Century, what fruit
was put into stockings of the poor by nuns?
30. In what century were Christmas carols first introduced into the church: 12, 13 or 14?
31. What capital city in Europe has sent a Christmas tree to London since 1947 after helping them in World War II?
32. Which saint gave bags of gold to the poor and has since inspired us to give chocolate covered coins at Christmas time?
33. What huge Christmas gift did France give to the United States of America in 1886?
34. True or False: The term 'Boxing Day' derives from the collection of money in boxes at church?
35. What gifts did the three kings take to baby Jesus?
Gingerbread House
Published on 3 Dec 2015
This fairytale snow-covered cottage is almost too good to eat – almost, but not quite…
INGREDIENTS
• Morrisons gingerbread house kit (all ingredients included)
• Assorted Morrisons Christmas 3D cake decorations (optional)
METHOD
1. On a clean and tidy surface, lay out the six gingerbread house pieces, with the design facing down onto the table.
2. Warm the pack of icing by massaging it with your fingers for a few minutes until it feels soft. Using scissors (children should be supervised by an adult), snip a small corner off the icing packet – around 0.5cm is ideal.
3. Pipe a thick line of icing along each edge of the front and back panels as illustrated in the video.
4. Stand one of the end panels up and firmly press one of the side panels against the strip of icing. Repeat the process with the other side panel and then place the other iced end panel on to complete the rectangle. (You could use the plastic tray included in the pack to give the structure extra support).
5. Pipe a thick line of icing along all the top edges of the house frame. Carefully place the two roof panels on the icing so that two edges meet at a peak in the middle of the house. Hold together firmly for a minute.
6. Allow at least an hour for the icing to set before you decorate or move the house. If you’ve used the plastic tray, carefully transfer the house onto a cake board now (you could pipe icing around the base of the house to keep it securely anchored).
7. Decorate with the sweets included in the pack, using the patterns on the surface of the gingerbread as a style guide. (Add optional model Christmas cake decorations in front of the house to give your gingerbread home some residents.)
Shop online at: www.morrisons.com
INGREDIENTS
• Morrisons gingerbread house kit (all ingredients included)
• Assorted Morrisons Christmas 3D cake decorations (optional)
METHOD
1. On a clean and tidy surface, lay out the six gingerbread house pieces, with the design facing down onto the table.
2. Warm the pack of icing by massaging it with your fingers for a few minutes until it feels soft. Using scissors (children should be supervised by an adult), snip a small corner off the icing packet – around 0.5cm is ideal.
3. Pipe a thick line of icing along each edge of the front and back panels as illustrated in the video.
4. Stand one of the end panels up and firmly press one of the side panels against the strip of icing. Repeat the process with the other side panel and then place the other iced end panel on to complete the rectangle. (You could use the plastic tray included in the pack to give the structure extra support).
5. Pipe a thick line of icing along all the top edges of the house frame. Carefully place the two roof panels on the icing so that two edges meet at a peak in the middle of the house. Hold together firmly for a minute.
6. Allow at least an hour for the icing to set before you decorate or move the house. If you’ve used the plastic tray, carefully transfer the house onto a cake board now (you could pipe icing around the base of the house to keep it securely anchored).
7. Decorate with the sweets included in the pack, using the patterns on the surface of the gingerbread as a style guide. (Add optional model Christmas cake decorations in front of the house to give your gingerbread home some residents.)
Shop online at: www.morrisons.com
Eggnog
Published on 4 Dec 2015
Cosy up in front of the fire this Christmas with a cup of eggnog, or share with friends if you’re having a party.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 pints whole milk
• 6 large free range eggs
• 50g caster sugar
• 1 tsp M signature Madagascan vanilla extract
• 150ml French brandy
• Cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
• 300ml whipping cream or dairy spray cream (optional)
METHOD
1. Pour the milk, eggs and sugar into a medium pan. Add the vanilla extract and brandy.
2. Use a balloon whisk or wooden spoon to stir the ingredients together over a gentle heat. (The mixture will curdle if it gets too hot, so the trick is to keep it low and slow).
3. Stir continuously until the liquid thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. You can use cornflour or thickening granules if you want a thicker consistency.
4. If you want to serve your eggnog hot, pour it into heatproof glasses or mugs. For added luxury, whip up some cream and dollop on top, or reach for the spray cream. Using a sieve, dust some cocoa over the cream to finish.
5. To serve cold, place in a container and chill in the fridge. We recommend you consume your eggnog within 24 hours.
Shop online at: www.morrisons.com
INGREDIENTS
• 2 pints whole milk
• 6 large free range eggs
• 50g caster sugar
• 1 tsp M signature Madagascan vanilla extract
• 150ml French brandy
• Cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
• 300ml whipping cream or dairy spray cream (optional)
METHOD
1. Pour the milk, eggs and sugar into a medium pan. Add the vanilla extract and brandy.
2. Use a balloon whisk or wooden spoon to stir the ingredients together over a gentle heat. (The mixture will curdle if it gets too hot, so the trick is to keep it low and slow).
3. Stir continuously until the liquid thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. You can use cornflour or thickening granules if you want a thicker consistency.
4. If you want to serve your eggnog hot, pour it into heatproof glasses or mugs. For added luxury, whip up some cream and dollop on top, or reach for the spray cream. Using a sieve, dust some cocoa over the cream to finish.
5. To serve cold, place in a container and chill in the fridge. We recommend you consume your eggnog within 24 hours.
Shop online at: www.morrisons.com
