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sweets and cakes

Quiz: How well do you know Christmas treats?

‘Tis the season.
10.01pm, 18 Dec 2021
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BISCUITS, BUNS, sweets and cakes are loved all year round but they really come into their own at Christmas.

To mark the season, test how much you know about Christmas treats.

Is there a Twirl in the tub of Celebrations?
There is not
Of course there is
What is this big tin of biscuits called?
Afternoon Tea
USA

Family Circle
Victoria
What about this one?
Chocolate Teacakes
Chocolate Mikado

Chocolate Kimberly
Taking a historical swerve, mince pies can be traced back to Crusaders bringing recipes and ingredients back from the Middle East in the 13th century.
Alamy
True
False
What's this called?
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Yule log
Iced log

Christbrot
Stollen
What European country gifted the world Panettone?
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The Netherlands
Italy

Germany
Switzerland
Is this Italian cake a Panettone?
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Yes
No. That's a Pandoro

It's a Colomba di Pasqua
What’s this one of the Roses called?
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Hazelnut Whirl
Country Fudge

Golden Barrel
Hazelnut Caramel
Who can we thank for these beautiful little butter biscuits?
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The Danes
The Swedes

The Swiss
The Austrians
Finally, is it too late to make a traditional Christmas cake in time for the big day?
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Yes
It's far too late

Are you mad?
No
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You scored out of !
Christmas cake
You've got all the ingredients and you were able to put it together!
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Yule log
You were nearly perfect.
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Marzipan
Not bad at all.
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Dried fruit
You've got some of the ingredients but you've a long way to go.
Share your result:

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Céimin Burke
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