lil_angel Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Apologies for the delay. We have a 3 way tie and Im just sorting out a tie-break question so we can have an overall winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Do we have a winner yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I take it that's you and me out of the running then Andrea as I haven't heard anything either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Sorry Ive been a bit disorganised with this. The tie-breaker has been sent to the 3 with the top scores. Sorry ladies this doesnt include you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I will forgive you because you called me a laydee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Congratulations to Marie-Anne (from RAFA) our BIG quiz winner!! Its was a tight finish but she had the closest answer in the tie-breaker. Will be in contact with Marie-Anne shortly to get details for the prizes to be sent. Answers:- Santa Around the World Santa is known as many names around the world. Can you find out what he is called in the following countries. 1. Italy – Babbo Natale 2. Mexico – Black Peter 3. France – Pere Noel 4. Russia – Ded Moroz/ Grandfather Frost 5. The Netherlands – Sinter Klaas / Kerstman 6. Brazil – Papa Noel 7. Finland – joulupukki 8. Greece – St Nicholas / Hagios Nikolaos 9. United Kingdom – Father Christmas 10. China – Shengdan Laoren Christmas Facts 1. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees? – Canada 2. In what year were the first commercial Christmas cards commissioned? – 1843 3. According to tradition, eating at least one what on each of the 12 days of Christmas is thought to bring luck for the coming year? -Mince pie 4. Christmas Island is a territory of which country? – Australia 5. Which TV family adopted a greyhound for Christmas in 1989? – The Simpsons Guess The Christmas Tune Below are description from which you need to guess the carol e.g - Does this stag have a cold? - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 1. A counting festive song – 12 days of Christmas 2. The man in red will be in your locality – Santa Claus is coming to town 3. Place you bets on the weather – White Christmas 4. Bells ringing hapily above - Ding Dong Merrily On High 5. Is Bo-Peep with this crowd? - While Shepherds Watched Reindeer Facts 1. What is the latin name for the reindeer? (Rangifer tarandus) 2. True or False. All Santa’s reindeers are female? True. Male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, every single one of them, from Rudolf to Blitzen ... had to be a female. 3. What is a baby reindeer called? A fawn / calf 4. What is the density if hair in a reindeer’s outer coat? 5,000 hairs / square inch 6. What can a reindeer not do whilst pulling a sled? Urinate Oldies Club 1. What is our registered charity number? 1118246 2. Who is the patron of Oldies Club? Marc Abraham 3. What is our minimum donation to adopt an oldie? £75 4. Who was the initial inspiration behind the idea of Oldies Club? Ted a 13 year old Collie x 5. What is the minimum suggested donation to sponsor one of of oldies and what do you receive in return? £12 you received a certificate and and a writeup on your chosen dog. Christmas Movies 1. In "A Christmas Carol" who is the first ghost to appear to Scrooge? Jacob Marley 2. In which movie is Santa Claus on trial? Miracle on 34th Street 3. In the movie Elf, what was the name of the character played by Will Ferrell? Buddy 4. In which film was it always winter but never Christmas? The Lion, the witch & the wardrobe Turbo Man 5. Name the Dr Seuss character who stole Christmas. The Grinch General Knowledge 1. Which city was founded by Romulus & Remus? – Rome 2. What type of dog is named after a Canadian province? – Labrador 3. In Fawlty Towers what was the name of Manuel's pet hamster, which was really a rat? – Basil 4. When one wants to raise one's glass and say a few words at the table, why is it called a "toast"? - Once upon a time, before the few words were to be spoken, a piece of toasted bread was placed in the speakers chalice or cup and passed around the table. Each guest would then drink from the cup till it reached the speaker. He/She would then sup from the cup and eat the bread. " 5. What is the largest country in the world without any speed limits? India Tie-breaker:- Oldies Club have rehomed approximately 76 dogs in 2009, how many of these were failed fosters - 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts