News Christmas Event Results

[Elysian Fields]

Hello, I hope you all had a refreshing Christmas.

The Advent Calendar was a moderate success, with a sizable initial uptake in the beginning, but numbers dropped as expected as the month progressed. Any feedback about the event would be greatly appreciated.


Results

Congratulations to @Tabula Rasa, @PointOfNoReturn, @fatcel_3000, @Snow and @GGWP who have earned the Rudolph badge by opening 12 or more doors during the month, and @Tabula Rasa who completed the entire advent calendar.

Thanks to everyone who participated, and we hope to see you again next year.


Trivia Answers

Eggnog is a drink traditionally consumed over the Christmas season.
Which country created Eggnog?

France
Italy
England

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a Christmas children's book first published in 1957.
Who is the author of the children's favorite Christmas story "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"?

Roald Dahl
Enid Blyton
Dr Seuss

A Christmas Carol was a novella first published in 1843 by the English novelist Charles Dickens.
In the story "A Christmas Carol", what is the name of Scrooge's dead business partner?

Jacob Marley
John Marley
Joshua Marley

A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer, associated with the celebration of Christmas.
Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?

US
Canada
England

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol.
According to the song, which type of tree was the partridge sitting in?

Apple
Orange
Pear

Christmas crackers are festive table decorations that make a snapping sound when pulled open, and typically contain a small gift, paper hat and a joke.
Christmas crackers were first started in London by?

Tom Smith
Tom Brady
Tom Holland

Christmas pudding is sweet, dried-fruit pudding traditionally served as part of Christmas dinner in Britain and other countries to which the tradition has been exported.
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

Gold coins
Silver coins
Bronze coins

The snowflake is often a traditional seasonal image or motif used around the Christmas season, especially in Europe and North America.
How many tips does a snowflake usually have?

4
6
8

Krampus is a horned figure from folklore who punishes misbehaving children at Christmas time.
Which country did the 'Krampus' legend originate from?

Germany
Russia
Austria

Santa Claus is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
What is traditionally left for Santa at Christmas Eve?

Soda and crackers
Juice and cheese
Milk and cookies

 

[PointOfNoReturn]

 

[fatcel_3000]

The dates were synced to server time and not the users time so the doors I opened were usually that of the day after today's date

 

[Tabula Rasa]

The dates were synced to server time and not the users time so the doors I opened were usually that of the day after today's date

I’ll see if I can find a solution to that, otherwise I’ll inform users of the timezone next time around.

 

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