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1. The title of this quiz was inspired by Charles Dickens' classic novel "A Christmas Carol". In Chapter One, the main character, Ebeneezer Scrooge, explains why he doesn't like Christmas. Which of these is NOT one of the reasons he gives?
2. Between 1649 and 1658, which British leader attempted to ban Christmas because they considered it to be a pagan ritual?
3. Even the Sesame Street gang produced an anti-Christmas song, called "I Hate Christmas". But do you know which Sesame Street character sang the song?
4. The novel "Skipping Christmas" tells the story of Luther and Nora Krank, who decide to go on a Caribbean cruise to avoid all the Christmas festivities at home. Who is the author of this book?
5. The animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. When Jack discovers Christmas Town, he becomes bored with Halloween and decides to celebrate Christmas instead. Do you know who the film was produced by?
6. In 1999, who released a song called "Deck The Halls (I Hate Christmas)"?
7. The 2000 movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" was based on the Dr Seuss book of the same name. Which actor played The Grinch?
8. In 1621, the Governor of Plymouth, Massachusetts, banned people from playing sports and games on Christmas Day. What was the Governor's name?
9. Which character from a famous children's novel made it "always winter and never Christmas"?
10. "Bah! Humbug!" When used in this context, what does the word 'humbug' actually mean?
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