Carrickfergus Christmas Quiz

A festive winter scene in Carrickfergus with Christmas decorations, snow-covered ground, and a historical castle in the background, capturing the spirit of local Christmas traditions.

Carrickfergus Christmas Quiz

Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions and history in Carrickfergus! This engaging quiz will challenge your understanding of local customs, historical events, and festive practices.

Explore intriguing questions about Christmas in Carrickfergus.
Learn fascinating facts and stories from the past.
Enjoy a fun way to celebrate the holiday season!

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by FestiveOwl2023

1. In the 17th century, certain tenants were expected to give the Mayor of Carrickfergus what at Christmas time?

A number of fat hens

A number bullock tongues

A bushel of grain

A flagon of wine

2. Con Ó Neill was an important local Irish Lord. At Christmas time 1602, his men got into a fight with a group of English soldiers, resulting in Con being thrown into the dungeon at Carrickfergus Castle. What item assisted him in his dramatic escape? (in which a rope was hidden!)

A loaf of bread

A wheel of cheese

A hog’s head

A flagon of wine

3. St Nicolas’ church was built in the late 12th century and dedicated to Saint Nicholas. The saint became known as a patron of children and gift bringer, eventually morphing into our Santa Claus today. But when is St Nicholas’s feast day celebrated?

6th December

13th December

25th December

29th December

4. At Christmas time, St Nicolas’ Church was decorated with laurel and holly. Leftovers were placed outside the vestry for local people to take home. Traditionally these were kept up until when?

6th January

Burn’s Night

Valentine’s Day

Shrove Tuesday

5. 7th President of the USA, Andrew Jackson loved celebrating Christmas at his home, The Hermitage, though he still apparently conducted a great deal of business of Christmas day! Which of these activities did not happen at the Hermitage or the White House at Christmas?

Hang stockings

Shoot off firecrackers

Have festive parties

Put up a Christmas tree

6. Andrew Jackson’s parents emigrated from Boneybefore c1765. What Christmas tradition are they most unlikely to have done?

Give gifts

Have holly decorations

Send greeting cards

Light candles

7. According to tradition, as told by Carrickfergus historian Samuel McSkimin, if the ground is covered with snow at Christmas, the coming season will be:

Healthy

Miserable

Prosperous

Fruitless

8. McSkimin also tells us that according to tradition you should not do what on the same day that Christmas was held that year?

Marry

Buy livestock

Travel

Move house

9. Traditionally, ‘Christmas boxes’ containing money or presents were given to servants or others who provided services. Boxing day was one of the original statutory bank holidays, introduced by the Bank Holiday Act of which year?

1871

1901

1918

1945

10. Which new road/entrance to the town of Carrickfergus was opened at Christmas time 1838?

West Street

Marine Highway

Governor’s Place

Albert Road

Carrickfergus Christmas Quiz

Carrickfergus Christmas Quiz

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