Each month we’re posing five pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month. As before, they’re not difficult, but it is unlikely everyone will know all the answers – so hopefully you’ll learn something new, as well as having a bit of fun.

Christmas

1. In what country did Silent Night originate?
2. In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
3. What plant based Christmas tradition did servants in 18th and 19th century England popularize?
4. How many wise men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus?
5. In which European country was the original St Nicholas born?

Answers will be posted in 2 weeks time.