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sweets and cakes
Quiz: How well do you know Christmas treats?
‘Tis the season.
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.
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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
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You scored out of !
Christmas cake
You've got all the ingredients and you were able to put it together!
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You scored out of !
Yule log
You were nearly perfect.
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You scored out of !
Marzipan
Not bad at all.
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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.
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