PUZZLES AND GAMES

Have a go at our fiendish winter-themed brainteasers and let us know how you do on social media, good luck!

Pigpen Cipher

Test your code-breaking skills by using the cipher to uncover the hidden message!

Think you’ve cracked our Pigpen Cipher? Check the answer below to see if you’re right!

We hope you enjoyed this puzzle. See you in the Spring for a new one!

Answer: "Happy Christmas everyone, I hope you're all staying safe and well!"

Trivia Time

Think you know your festive food and drink? Test your knowledge with our Christmas-themed trivia quiz!

1. How old is the world’s oldest surviving Christmas pudding? a) 88 years old b) 250 years old c) 121 years old

2. Before the turkey took its crown, what was the most popular roast animal at Christmas? a) Perch b) Goose c) Venison

3. Which country traditionally eats only fish dishes on Christmas eve? a) Poland b) Venezuela c) Montenegro

4. What is the German name for the festive tipple mulled wine? a) Gewürzwein b) Geschmackwein c) Glühwein

5. Which snack manufacturer released their controversial Brussels

Sprouts crisps in 2018? a) Golden Wonder b) Walker’s c) Lays

6. If you were eating stollen in Germany, what would you be eating? a) marzipan fruit cake b) marzipan potatoes c) marzipan fruits

Answers: 1: C - it was a gift to a British soldier during the Boer War. 2: B - This is still a popular option today. 3: A = there are also 12 dishes as a reminder of the 12 Apostles. 4: C - It's called that because of the temperature it's heated to. 5: B - These have now become a UK festive staple. 6: A - It is similar to the UK's Christmas cake.

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