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I’m a controversialist and catalyst, quietly enabling others to develop by providing different ideas and views of the world. Born in London in the early 1950s and initially trained as a research chemist I retired as a senior project manager after 35 years in the IT industry. Retirement is about community give-back and finding some equilibrium. Founder and Honorary Secretary of the Anthony Powell Society. Chairman of my GP's patient group.
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December Quiz Answers

Here are the answers to this month’s five quiz questions. If in doubt, all should be able to be easily verified online.

Christmas

  1. In what country did Silent Night originate?  Austria
  2. In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?  Germany
  3. What plant based Christmas tradition did servants in 18th and 19th century England popularize?  Kissing under the mistletoe
  4. How many wise men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus?  It doesn’t mention a number.
  5. In which European country was the original St Nicholas born?  Turkey

Answers were correct when questions were compiled in late 2023.