Quiz: Horrible History of Christmas

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Take a journey through time to look at some of the most peculiar moments in the horrible history of Christmas.

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Take this quiz all about the history of Christmas!

As Christmas draws nearer, it's time to put your knowledge to the test as we take a journey through time to look at some of the most peculiar moments in the horrible history of Christmas.

Think you know the answers to questions like this?

  • Which King of England was famously crowned on Christmas day in 1066?

  • In the court of King Henry II, what unusual form of entertainment did a jester called Roland perform for the King every Christmas? Roland would perform every Christmas and the King was so enamoured with Roland's 'special talent' that he repaid him with a manor house and 30 acres of land!

  • Christmas trees were first brought to England during the reign of King George III. Which country did they come from?

then you'll ace this quiz and get a top score! Play this quiz by yourself, with (or against!) family and friends to see who knows Christmas best! 

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