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QUIZ: How much of a Scrooge are you?

‘Tis the season to show your true colours.

ARE YOU SCROOGE? Or do you see yourself as more of a Santa?

Do you just love Christmas shopping and always splash out loads on presents for your loved ones? Or are you the person who gives other people the presents you didn’t like? Guilty much?

Are you always the first person to get the bill when you’re out for a meal? Or are you the one keeping your head down hoping that someone else will foot the bill?

Well, take our quiz to find out just how much of a Scrooge you really are…

1. Where do you usually spend Christmas?
At home with family and friends.
On a holiday...for one.

Myself and my family usually go abroad.
I don't do Christmas.
2. Pick a sitting room.
3. When do you usually start your Christmas shopping?
I don't do any Christmas shopping.
I start in January. This way I can get everyone lots of presents and be relaxed when December comes around.

November. I get most of it done before the rush but I always have a few bits to get last minute.
I don't need to shop, I just give people the unwanted presents that I get.
4. Which one of these would you get your significant other?
I don't have a significant other.
A holiday.

Jewellery.
Vouchers.
5. What type of shopping appeals to you the most?
6. What's your favourite part of the festivities?
The end. But the dinner is alright I suppose.
Spending time with family and friends.

Shopping.
Giving thoughtful presents.
7. It's Christmas day and you are snowed in. What do you do?
Watch Christmas movies and play board games with your family.
Use this time productively to take down the decorations. Sure it's over anyway.
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Scrooge
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Bob Cratchit
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Tiny Tim
You are the opposite of Scrooge. You love all things Christmas and surprising your loved ones and yourself is all part of the fun. With MobileMoney from permanent tsb you can quickly and securely transfer and receive money through your phone using just a mobile phone number and Visa debit card. See www.permanenttsb.ie/MobileMoney for more information.
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