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SIGNWORD 1 In this crossword the clues are printed in what would normally be the ‘black’ squares. Follow the signs from each clue to find where the word should fit.
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CHRISTMAS QUIZ - PART 1 1. The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, London is an annual gift from which nation?
6. In which ocean does the Australian territory of Christmas Island lie?
2. According to the Christmas carol, “Good King Wencelas looked out on the Feast of Stephen”. On what date does the Feast of Stephen fall?
7. “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line from which classic novel?
3. From which country did Saint Nicholas originate?
8. If you were born on Christmas day under what zodiac sign would you be?
4. If a person was given all the gifts in the song “The Twelve days of Christmas”, how many gifts in total would they receive?
9. From which country were turkeys introduced into the UK in the 16th Century? 10. What is the name of the German/Austrian yeast cake often served at Christmas?
5. What Christmas item was invented by London baker Tom Smith in 1847?
TOTALISER Boost your mental agility against the clock. Start with the number on the left and follow the instructions as you go across. Within the 30-second time limit beginners should complete the Level One challenge, intermediate players Level Two and advanced players Level Three. LEVEL ONE
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5. What spice is usually used to flavour egg-nog ? 6. In which Bond film does the character Dr. Christmas Jones appear?
2. In “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” why was The Grinch so mean?
7. What Christmas item was first commercially designed by John Calcott Horsley in 1843?
3. Who is said to have introduced the Christmas tree into the UK? 4. What were the names of the three wise man?
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Palm fruit In the past
Rainbow fish
Rip apart Tame animal
Animal doctor
Golfer's peg
Sea robbers
Score a goal Igneous rock
Small rodents Worse Prohibit
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Spike of corn
Church bench
Singleton Gratuity
Forest plant
Female relative
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CHRISTMAS WORDSEARCH 2 Can you find all of the Christmas related words hidden in the grid?
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Lord Magi Mary Mass Noel Pie Pine Port Red Sales Sled Star Tinsel Toast Turkey Yule
MINDBENDERS Can you find the hidden Christmas phrases?
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CODEWORD Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them. 9 8
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MINI CROSSWORD - PAGE 3 Across: 3 Rooster, 5 Yelling, 6 Harvard. Down: 1 Roller, 2 Frigid, 3 Rhythm, 4 Taiwan. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE - PAGE 4
SIGNWORD 1 - PAGE 11
SUDOKU 1 - PAGE 5
WORDSEARCH 1 - PAGE 7
F O P P O U R L E D P G R A D O R A W E D
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Norway The day after Christmas, 26th December. 3. Turkey 4. 364 5. Christmas crackers. 6. Indian Ocean. 7. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. 8. Capricorn 9. USA (or more correctly America as it was then). 10. Stollen
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TOTALISER - PAGE 12 Level One: 11; Level Two: 65; Level Three: 75. 30
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“The Sword in the Stone”. His heart was two sizes too small. 3. Prince Albert. 4. Balthasar,Melchior and Caspar. 5. Cinnamon 6. “The World is Not Enough”,played by Denise Richards. 7. The Christmas Card. 8. Santa’s Little Helper. 9. Poult 10. Persimmon Pudding
MINDBENDERS - PAGE 26 CROSSWORD - PAGE 20
CROSS WORD - PAGE 16
1. Twelfth Night 2. Seasons Greetings 3. Festive Season CODE WORD - PAGE 28
SIGNWORD 2 - PAGE 23
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