Xarnac's Christmas Quiz

Christmas Island is an external territory of which country?

Shane McGowan sadly died this year aged 65. But what day was he born?

In the first official episode of the Simpsons, the family adopt a dog on Christmas eve - but what was the dog's name?

In the movie Home Alone, Kevins family leave him behind after catching a flight - to what destination?

Who was the last X Factor winner to achieve a Christmas No. 1?

Santa Claus is often known as St Nicholas - but what modern day country was the real St Nicholas born in?

Mistletoe is actually an ancient Anglo Saxon word - which literally translates to what?

Tis the season for trees to be cut down and decorated in our homes. But this year, a teenage boy made headlines by felling what famous tree by Hadrian's Wall?

What is the best selling Christmas song of all time?

In the movie Elf, what is the name of the department store where Buddy briefly works?

Who famously banned Christmas in England?

Which of these stars has never released a Christmas album? Sir Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Snoop Dogg, or James Brown?

How many ghosts appear in a Muppet Christmas Carol?

What great Frankish king was crowned emperor on Christmas Day, 800 A.D.?

What is New Year's Eve known as in Scotland?

What is the name of the Grinch's dog?

What is the name of the toy sought after by Arnold Schwarzenegger's character in 'Jingle All The Way'?

Who narrated the 1982 Christmas animation "The Snowman"?

What is the only song to be Christmas No. 1 twice?

Finally, who is credited with inventing fairy lights for use at Christmas?