Christmas Food & Drink #1 — Question & Answer

1

What is the alternative name that pigs in blankets are known as in Scotland?

Answer:Kilted Soldiers

2

What date is “National Eggnog Day” in the USA?

Answer:24th December

3

Which yellow food item would you find under the icing of a Christmas cake?

Answer:Marzipan

4

In which tin of chocolates would you find “The Green Triangle”?

Answer:Quality Street

5

Which beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

Answer:Coca-Cola

6

There are more than 110 different varieties of which popular vegetable?

Answer:Sprouts

7

What two colours are traditional candy canes?

Answer:Red and white

8

What sauce is traditionally served with roast beef?

Answer:Horseradish

9

Which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck?

Answer:Clockwise

10

Which alcohol is traditionally added to the base of a Christmas trifle?

Answer:Sherry

11

What is the name of the alcoholic cocktail made from champagne and orange juice that is popular at Christmas?

Answer:Bucks Fizz

12

In which decade did the tradition of receiving oranges for Christmas begin?

Answer:1930s

13

True or false: The Yule log never used to be chocolate?

Answer:True — it used to be an actual log burned for warmth; now it’s a dessert.

14

Which country has popularised eating KFC for Christmas?

Answer:Japan

15

How many calories does the average British Christmas dinner contain?

Answer:6000