Festive Quiz

RUTHERGLEN

1. Name the Rutherglen teacher who went on to become a successful author, writing books such as Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare? 2. Rutherglen Town Hall is one of the area’s most impressive buildings – in what year was it re-opened after a £12.5 million investment? 3. Rutherglen Glencairn currently play at the Celsius Stadium – but what was the name of their previous ground? 4. What famous comedian, who grew up in the Royal Burgh, was portrayed by Steve Coogan in a film earlier this year? 5. Name the Rutherglen footballer who played for both Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur?

FESTIVE FACTS

1. In what country did Christmas trees originate? 2. In total, how many presents were given in the song‘The 12 Days of Christmas’? 3. From which country does the poinsettia plant traditionally come? 4. In the poem‘The Night Before Christmas,’ what were the children dreaming of? 5. Father Christmas is known as Papai Noel, Kanakaloka, and Jultomten in what countries?

FESTIVE FILMS

1. In‘Die Hard II,’what is the name of the airport under attack by rebel American terrorists? 2. In ‘Home Alone,’ Kevin’s dinner is interrupted by crooks, Harry & Marv; but what was he having for his tea? 3. In which fictional town is the classic film,‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ set? 4. In the film‘Gremlins,’ set at Christmas, evil Stripe takes his critter pals to the cinema; which film are they watching? 5. Which Dan Aykroyd & Eddie Murphy film is set at Christmas?

ENTS

1. How many of the couples that paired up during 2019’s Love Island competition are still together? BONUS – can you name them? 2. Having amassed over 30m YouTube views, which Internet star died this year aged just seven? 3. Which artist has the most nominations for the 2020 Grammy Music Awards? 4. Who was named 2019’s ‘sexiest man alive’? 5. Which rumoured future James Bond got married in April this year?

When all is said and done, there’s nothing quite like a competitive edge to your Christmas day celebrations. So, when your belly is full to bursting and only a festive tipple can help, why not ignore the dishes, put on some yuletide music, crank up the flames on the fire, perch yourselves under the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree and settle in for an almost guaranteed way to fall out with loved ones with our festive quiz. Devised by the Rutherglen Reformer news team, this special brainteaser is sure to be the perfect quiz to end the big day. Merry Christmas!