A New Year’s quiz – part 2

Christmas in Europe

Answers to questions in part 1

1. Germany: The Christmas tree tradition was started in Germany by the church reformer Martin Luther. 
2. “Silent Night” (German: “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht“) is a popular Christmas carol
3. They see a first star in the night sky
4. Twelve courses
5. Netherlands, on 5 December

New questions

6. Where do they leave wine for La Befana?
7. What is a name of the big lottery draw in Spain that takes place on 22 December?
8. In Iceland…They actually have … Father Christmases, called Yule Lads! How many?
9. In Italy if you have been naughty what will you find in your stocking?
10. In Sweden, there is a special celebration on St Lucia Day, which is…

Other knowledge

Answers to questions in part 1

1. Northern France between Le Touquet and Calais; because of the iridescent light from the sea and sky, which is so singular and ever changing
2. Sandgate and Sangatte
3. Ypres/Ieper: soldiers in WWI pronounced the name as Wipers

New questions – Singin’ the blues!

4. Blue: Johann Strauss composed music about this famous river.
5. Blue: Which fish would the Germans eat with reference to this colour? (German or English)
6. Blue: A famous product from a town in the Netherlands is known for this colour? Town & product; a point for each
7. Blue: In 958 CE, King Harald united the Danish tribes of Denmark & Norway; his name is now eternalised in a unifying application. His nickname & what? Just one point.

Where are you?

Answers to questions in part 1

1. Köln / Cologne
2. Riga
3. Córdoba
4. Moscow
5. Brest
6. Warsaw
7. Rhodes
8. Santander
9. Budapest
10. Palma

Whose flag?