Quizmas - the answers!
Thank you for playing our Christmas quiz! It is a lovely opportunity for our members to share their Christmas memories with a wider audience and an extra thank you if you donated.
All the questions and answers are below - with another chance to donate.
Day 1 - Pam's Christmas lunch
Pam still loves cooking Christmas dinner and with the help of her family, puts on a wonderful festive spread.
She is hosting Christmas once again this year and holding a big party for all her children and grandchildren. Her Christmas wish is that it all goes well and everyone enjoys themselves together with some quality time and create happy memories at Christmas together.
Her question to kick off Quizmas:
What is the UK's favourite Christmas lunch trimming?
Possible answers
A. Roast Potatoes
B. Sprouts
C. Pigs in blankets
D. Parsnips
ANSWER: A Roasties!
Day 2 - Ann's milk run
Ann’s Christmas memory was doing the milk round on Christmas Day with her parents who ran the local dairy. They would milk the cows on Christmas Eve and deliver the milk to families on Christmas Day, in all weathers, including sometimes in the snow.
Although work never stopped, the mood was festive and they had lots of fun delivering the milk on the big day.
Ann's Quizmas question is:
What year was the last UK-wide white Christmas?
Possible answers
A. 2023
B. 2008
C. 2017
D. 2010
ANSWER: D 2010
Day 3 - Kim's sweet tooth
Old Silk Works club member Kim loves a chocolate (or two) at Christmas and admits to having a sweet tooth. She is very much looking forward to spending Christmas Day at her daughter Lauren’s house, enjoying time with her family.
Her question is:
What is the UK’s favourite chocolate selection box?
Possible answers:
A. Quality Street
B. Heroes
C. Roses
D. Celebrations
ANSWER: D Celebrations
Day 4 - Ivor's favourite traditions
For Mill St club and Corsham Memory Shed member Ivor, Christmas has always been about family. His favourite memories and traditions are spending time together on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, enjoying each other's company - and playing games.
His question to you is:
What is the most played board game in the UK during Christmas gatherings?
Possible answers:
A) Chess
B) Scrabble
C) Monopoly
D) Trivial Pursuit
ANSWER: C Monopoly
and finally...
If you've enjoyed reading about our members' Christmas memories and wishes, please consider making a small donation to Beyond Dementia. You'll be making sure more people with dementia in Wiltshire can have a happy Christmas with us in our groups and clubs.
Many thanks in advance if you are able to help.