THE NOTE’S CHRISTMAS TRIVIA 2023

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1) Instead of a traditional roast, what meal do most Japanese families sit down to eat together on Christmas Day? 

2) Which European country is credited with creating the Christmas tree tradition back in the 16th Century? 

3) How much does Paul McCartney reportedly earn in royalties each year for his song ‘Wonderful Christmas’

4) Which American city do The Pogues reference in their hit Christmas song? 

5) In Season 8 of ‘The Office’ (US), what animal does Dwight bring to the Chrismtas party?

6) On what Saint is the figure Father Christmas based? 

7) In Paul Kelly’s ‘How To Make Gravy’, who is the fictional character Joe writing a letter to from prison? 

8) What three ghosts visit Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’? 

9) What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time? 

ANSWERS

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1) Fried Chicken, often from KFC

2) Germany

3) Approximately $400,000

4) New York 

5) A porcupine 

6) St. Nicholas 

7) Dan 

8) Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future 

9) Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’