Secret Santa Trivia Quiz

Answer: Angel

The boy called Gabriel sANG ELatedly in the school's nativity choir.

Gabriel is the name of the angel who is often depicted in nativity scenes visiting the baby Jesus. From the well known Christmas song come the lyrics "Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled".

Answer: Gold

Wise men are tellinG OLD stories of when they bought gifts of frankincense and myrrh.

A popular story at Christmas time is of the three wise men, Gaspar, Balthasar, and Melchior, who went to honour the birth of Jesus. They took with them gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Answer: Winter

I looked across the fields through a cold windoW INTERlaced with crystallised ice.

There is something special about waking up on Christmas morning to a freshly fallen blanket of sparkly snow. With ice forming on the glass window pane, we return back to sit in front of a log fire to get toasty warm before starting a new day.

Answer: Tinsel

A special copy of a festive bulleTIN SELling cheap tree decorations arrived in the post this morning.

Tinsel is a popular Christmas tree decoration which comes in many colours including gold, silver and red. The sparkling metallic material is supposed to emulate icicles, especially those forming on tree branches.

Answer: Snow

The weather presenter on television iS NOW predicting a white Christmas.

The accuracy of weather forecasts has been very unpredictable in the past, but new technology has seen an improvement during recent years. Meteorological offices are able to supply detailed forecasts for a given location, however, long range forecasts of two weeks or more are still incredibly difficult to get right.

Answer: Feast

The wiFE ASTonished her husband by the number of potatoes she peeled for dinner.

What a feast we all have on Christmas day! Turkey, stuffing, roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts with lashings of hot gravy. Finished off with Christmas pud, brandy butter, custard and/or cream.

Answer: Garland

The decorative wreath made from chocolate and frosted suGAR LANDed on top of the sleeping dog.

A decorative wreath has traditionally been made from leaves and flowers. The name was taken from the French word "guirlande". Daisy chains, Hawaiian lei, and Christmas wreaths are all popular types of garland. Additional embellishments can be added including sweets, chocolates and sugared almonds.

Answer: Advent

It was funny watching my dAD VENT his frustration when he crossed off the wrong date on his calendar.

The history of advent calendars date back to the mid 19th century when German Protestants would light a candle on the days leading up to Christmas. By the mid 20th century, advent calendars included doors with pictures behind them and the more recent versions include a small chocolate gift behind each door.

Answer: Pantomime

Widow Twankey had to look deadPAN TO MIME a character for the Christmas play

Widow Twankey is a popular character in British pantomimes held every Christmas, especially seen in "Aladdin". She is normally a man dressed up as a woman, with brightly coloured wig, vulgar makeup, heaving uneven bosom and a slapstick routine.

Answer: Star

Santa had almoST ARrived back at the North Pole when he saw a bright light to guide him home.

Santa Claus delivers presents around the world to all the good boys and girls. When he has finished, the north star guides him back home to his wife at the North Pole where he can relax for the rest of the holiday season.