Here are the answers to the Christmas History Quiz…
1. What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas?
A. Advent
2. In what decade was the first Christmas Card sent in the UK?
A. 1840’s (1843 – Sir Henry Cole)
3. Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
A. Germany
4. In what decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa Claus in advertisements?
A. 1920’s
5. Who created the first electric light Christmas display?
A. Thomas Edison (1880)
6. Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
A. Canada
7. Silent night the Christmas carol was first played on what instrument?
A. Guitar
8. Who banned Christmas in England between 1647 and 1660?
A. Oliver Cromwell
9. Which British Monarch made the first ever Christmas broadcast?
A. George VI
10. ‘Tom Smith’ a 19th century sweetshop owner, is to thank for which integral part festive celebrations?
A. Christmas Cracker
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