FESTIVE PUZZLES & GAMES

We've added some seasonal sparkle to our brainteasers this issue, good luck and let us know how you do on social media!

THE BIG QUIZ

Our festive quiz is here! See how much you know about winter festivals from all over the world!

1. What's the difference between Panettone and Pandoro?

A: Panettone uses wheat flour, Pandoro uses rice flour

B: Panettone has raisins in, Pandoro doesn't

C: Regional names for the same thing.

2. Where in the world might you have a Barbecue on Christmas Day?

A: UK

B: Italy

C: Australia

3. What does the side dish "Devils on Horseback" consist of?

A: Prunes wrapped in bacon

B: Chillis wrapped in bacon

C:Turkey wrapped in bacon

4. Which of these would you NOT find in Eggnog?

A: Egg yolks

B: Nutmeg

C: Cinnamon

D: Rum

5. When serving Port wine, which direction should you traditionally pass it round the table?

A: To your right

B: To the person opposite

C: No particular rule

D: To your left

6. Where in the world did cranberries originate from?

A: North America

B: Central Asia

C: Australasia

D: Europe

CREDIT: Jastrow

7. Where in the world would you find Kourabiedes being eaten at Christmas?

A: Norway

B: Greece

C: Bolivia

D: Hong Kong

CREDIT: Healthier Steps

8. Which herb does this popular Caribbean Christmas drink share its name with?

A: Mint

B: Parsley

C: Nutmeg

D: Sorrel

9. In which country is it traditional to eat fried chicken for Christmas dinner?

A: The Phillipines

B: Japan

C: South Korea

D: Malaysia

10. How much did the world's most expensive Christmas Pudding cost?

A: $50,000

B: $100,000

C: $38,300

D: $72,400

11. Which of these is NOT a common Strudel filling?

A: Apple

B: Bananas

C: Cheese

D: Poppy Seeds

CREDIT: David Monniaux

12. When would you traditionally eat a King's Cake?

A: Twelfth Night

B: First Day of Advent

C: Christmas Eve

D: Boxing Day

PIGPEN CIPHER

Think you can crack this special Christmas-themed Pigpen Cipher? Good luck!

How did you do? Head over to page to see if your guess was correct! Good luck solving this fiendish cypher!

THE ANAGRAM CHALLENGE!

We've created some Christmas anagrams for you, see if you can unscramble them!

1. imp nieces

2. rime cell dud

3. open tat en

4. dispatching drums

ANSWERS

Pigpen Cipher: "Did you know the original mince pies contained meat?"

Anagrams: 1. mince pies 2. mulled cider 3. panettone 4. Christmas pudding

Big Quiz: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-C, 5-D, 6-A (A also acceptable as some of the cranberry family exists there), 7-B, 8-D, 9-B, 10-C, 11-B, 12-A