HERE are the answers to last week’s Christmas quiz:

1) Rudolph


2) In traditional lore, Santa Claus’ sleigh is led by eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder (variously spelled Donder and Donner) and Blixem (variously spelled Blixen and Blitzen), with Rudolph being a 20th century inclusion


3) Mouse


4) Stockings


5) Norway


6) Advent


7) Gold, frankincense and myrrh


8) A Christmas Carol


9) Jacob Marley


10) 1973


11) A nativity play


12) January 5th (the night before the epiphany)


13) Mince pies


14) Sherry 


15) The royal family


16) A cracker


17) Boxing Day


18) Angela Rippon


19) Bethlehem


20) Saint Helena (who our town is named after)


Bonus question: Fairy Nuff (fair enough)

  • Season’s greetings to all Coffey Time readers and contributors. If you have any nostalgic gems or back-in-time questions you would like including in this feature call 01744 817130. You can also email chrispcoffey@gmail.com