Bah, Humbug!

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1. The title of this quiz was inspired by Charles Dickens' classic novel "A Christmas Carol". In Chapter One, the main character, Ebeneezer Scrooge, explains why he doesn't like Christmas. Which of these is NOT one of the reasons he gives? It's a time for paying bills without money It's a time for buying gifts for people who don't deserve them It's a time for finding yourself a year older and not an hour richer It's a time for balancing your books

2. Between 1649 and 1658, which British leader attempted to ban Christmas because they considered it to be a pagan ritual? King Henry VIII King Richard III Queen Elizabeth I Oliver Cromwell

3. Even the Sesame Street gang produced an anti-Christmas song, called "I Hate Christmas". But do you know which Sesame Street character sang the song? The Count Kermit the Frog Oscar the Grouch Elmo

4. The novel "Skipping Christmas" tells the story of Luther and Nora Krank, who decide to go on a Caribbean cruise to avoid all the Christmas festivities at home. Who is the author of this book? John Irving Mary Higgins Clark John Grisham Ken Follett

5. The animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. When Jack discovers Christmas Town, he becomes bored with Halloween and decides to celebrate Christmas instead. Do you know who the film was produced by? Tim Burton Jim Henson Walt Disney Nick Park

6. In 1999, who released a song called "Deck The Halls (I Hate Christmas)"? Limp Bizkit Ozzy Osbourne Zebrahead Slipknot

7. The movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" was based on the Dr Seuss book of the same name. Which actor played The Grinch? Will Ferrell Tim Allen Jim Carrey Robin Williams

8. In 1621, the Governor of Plymouth, Massachusetts, banned people from playing sports and games on Christmas Day. What was the Governor's name? Thomas Prence John Carver Edward Winslow William Bradford

9. Which character from a famous children's novel made it "always winter and never Christmas"? The Grand High Witch The Queen of Hearts The Wicked Witch of the West The White Witch

10. "Bah! Humbug!" When used in this context, what does the word 'humbug' actually mean? An unpleasant surprise A mint-flavoured sweet A deception or a fraud An insect similar to a wasp