1. D Every year, approximately five to six million Christmas trees are grown in Canada; nearly all of them are harvested from Christmas tree farms. On average, Canadian trees need seven to 10 years to reach the right height for harvesting.
2. C For years, Canadian Tire's TV ads showcased Santa Claus and Ebenezer Scrooge trying to decide which was the better reason for Canadians to do their holiday shopping with Canadian Tire: the great selection or the low prices.
3. D The first podcast of Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message was made available on TV, radio and in audio and video formats on the BBC's website. The Queen's first podcast was also accessible at the same time as the TV and radio airings.
4. D With more than 2,000 members in Canada, the United States and other nations around the globe, SCROOGE was originally established in 1979 in an effort to "stop wasting large sums of money on gifts that don’t seem to make anybody much happier for that much longer."
5. C Native to Mexico, poinsettias are a perennial flowering shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall. Poinsettias represent more than 85 per cent of worldwide potted plants sales during the holidays.
6. D Hollowed-out turnips with a candle inside are a unique Labrador holiday tradition. Meanwhile, in Labrador City, there's a Christmas Light-Up Contest, in which people decorate their property with sparkling lights and ice sculptures.
Christmas bonus questions
1. D More than 50 per cent of turkeys consumed each year in Canada are eaten at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Canada is the eighth largest global turkey producer, which works out to 19.6 million gobblers per year. The United States is No. 1.
2. A Most retailers in these Atlantic provinces defer sales to the day after Boxing Day. In 2006, Nova Scotia lifted its shopping ban on Boxing Day. However, last year the majority of stores stuck by tradition and remained closed on Dec. 26.
Player's scorecard
16 to 20 correct = Santa still rules…but you did darn good!
11 to 15 correct = A Dickens of a good score
6 to 10 correct = Almost all the reindeer love you
3 to 5 correct = You put the “grrr” in Grinch
0 to 2 correct = Bah! Humbug
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| This story was originally titled "The Great Canadian Christmas Quiz" in the December 2007 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue! |
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