{"id":38709,"date":"2023-12-13T19:14:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T18:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=38709"},"modified":"2024-10-31T16:41:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:41:31","slug":"christmas-traditions-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/quizzes\/christmas-traditions-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"QUIZ: How well do you know Christmas traditions in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Do you know your yuletide from your yule log? \ud83c\udf85<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Test your Crimbo knowledge with our UK Christmas traditions quiz!<\/h4><div style=\"width: 100%; height: 800px;\" data-tf-widget=\"rbTn7vck\" data-tf-opacity=\"100\" data-tf-iframe-props=\"title=How well do you know Christmas traditions in the UK?\" data-tf-transitive-search-params=\"\" data-tf-medium=\"snippet\" data-tf-hidden=\"id=\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Whether you&#8217;re clued up about Santa like Buddy the Elf, or Ebenezer Scrooge knows more of Christmas than you, there&#8217;s no need to fret (remember the Grich&#8217;s heart grew 3x bigger in the end).<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">There&#8217;s a reason for all to be merry over the festive season and we&#8217;ve got all the inspo you need. Let&#8217;s dive into the quiz answers below!<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Christmas in Liverpool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38713 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cristmas-in-Liverpool.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas in Liverpool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cristmas-in-Liverpool.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cristmas-in-Liverpool-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cristmas-in-Liverpool-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cristmas-in-Liverpool-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>A trip to the city of mince pie champions is definitely a must this Christmas! With the returning Christmas Markets, the festive light trail at <a href=\"https:\/\/albertdock.com\/christmas23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Royal Albert Dock<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everymanplayhouse.com\/whats-on\/the-rock-n-roll-panto-cinderella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roll Panto Cinderella<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>, Christmas magic is everywhere! Check out the apr\u00e8s ski destination to be &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpool-one.com\/event\/bar-hutte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Bar H\u00fctte at Liverpool One<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>. Eat, drink, dance, play games and even try your hand at karaoke. The fun doesn&#8217;t stop!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/149\/Liverpool-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0225.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/573\/Liverpool-Central-Exchange-Street-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0368.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Liverpool\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/where_to_see_mistletoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Mistletoe across the UK<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38715 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mistletoe-in-Bushy-Park-London.jpg\" alt=\"Mistletoe in Bushy Park London\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mistletoe-in-Bushy-Park-London.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mistletoe-in-Bushy-Park-London-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mistletoe-in-Bushy-Park-London-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mistletoe-in-Bushy-Park-London-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Mistletoe can be found in abundance in the South and East Midlands, but would you believe that one of the best places to find it is London&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/visit\/parks\/bushy-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Bushy Park<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>? Take a leisurely stroll down the grand avenue, where around 70 lime trees proudly display mistletoe. And to add to the magic, about 150 hawthorn trees, the ones that give Bushy its name, are also adorned with these lovely mistletoe clusters. It&#8217;s like nature&#8217;s own festive decorations, just waiting for you to enjoy!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/542\/London-Teddington-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0859.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/397\/Kingston-Upon-Thames-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0956.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=TW11%200EW&amp;checkIn=17%2F12%2F2023&amp;checkOut=18%2F12%2F2023&amp;rooms%5B0%5D%5Badults%5D=1&amp;rooms%5B0%5D%5Bchildren%5D=0&amp;sb=0\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/whats-on\/gallery\/christmas-2022-swimmers-brave-cold-25835592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Christmas Day swim in Northern Ireland<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38714 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Christmas-Day-swim-in-Northern-Ireland.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Day swim in Northern Ireland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Christmas-Day-swim-in-Northern-Ireland.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Christmas-Day-swim-in-Northern-Ireland-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Christmas-Day-swim-in-Northern-Ireland-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Christmas-Day-swim-in-Northern-Ireland-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>A Christmas Eve or Christmas Day swim is a popular tradition in Northern Ireland, but you could give it a go at any time during the festive season! Helen&#8217;s Bay is one of the most popular locations chosen by residents for their festive swim. This is a certified way to make it a Christmas to remember!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/224\/Belfast-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0900.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/227\/Dublin-Airport-North-Swords-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/IE1002.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Northern%20Ireland\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kings.cam.ac.uk\/chapel\/a-festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sOinJuhtjrE?si=frSIDoKxoN0mh2s3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The ballot for tickets to A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King&#8217;s College Cambridge is now closed. But if you were fortunate to bag yourself one, make a day of it in Cambridge! Head to Market Square to take in the Christmas lights (and do a bit of last-minute shopping) then try <a href=\"https:\/\/parkerstavern.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Parker&#8217;s Tavern<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> for the best hot chocolate or mulled wine around!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/577\/Cambridge-Newmarket-Road-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0617.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/255\/Cambridge-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0615.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Kings+College+Cambridge\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Boxing Day in Scotland<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38179 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IRN-BRU-Carnival.jpg\" alt=\"IRN-BRU Carnival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IRN-BRU-Carnival.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IRN-BRU-Carnival-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IRN-BRU-Carnival-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IRN-BRU-Carnival-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Boxing Day may have only been official in Scotland for 49 years, but there are still tons of ways to celebrate! Add a dash of excitement to your festive season at Europe&#8217;s largest indoor fun fair &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irn-bru-carnival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">IRN-BRU Carnival in Glasgow<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>! With thrilling rides, fun fair games and a lively carnival atmosphere, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. From the classic carousels to the heart-pounding roller coasters, there&#8217;s something for everyone. The IRN-BRU Carnival is where the magic of the season meets the thrill of the fair, making it an absolute must-visit this Christmas!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/210\/Glasgow-Paisley-Road-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0107.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/209\/Glasgow-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0111.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=SEC%20Centre%2C%20Glasgow&amp;sb=0\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The King&#8217;s Speech, filmed at Windsor Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38723 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Windsor-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"Windsor Castle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Windsor-Castle.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Windsor-Castle-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Windsor-Castle-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Windsor-Castle-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct.uk\/whatson\/event\/816701\/Christmas-at-Windsor-Castle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Christmas magic at Windsor Castle<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> and see where the King&#8217;s Speech is filmed for yourself! This winter, the State Apartments are all dolled up for Christmas, and you won&#8217;t want to miss it. There&#8217;s a jaw-dropping 25-foot Christmas tree stealing the show in St George&#8217;s Hall, with hundreds of twinkling lights and charming ornaments \u2013 plucked straight from the enchanting Windsor Great Park.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/329\/Windsor-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0784.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/249\/Slough-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0766.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Windsor+Castle\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/family-adventures\/festive-pantomimes-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Christmas Pantomimes<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38076 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pantomime.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas pantomime show\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pantomime.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pantomime-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pantomime-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pantomime-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Prepare for a laughter-filled, magical adventure with comedy superstars Lesley Joseph and Mike Doyle leading the way in <a href=\"https:\/\/newtheatrecardiff.co.uk\/Online\/pantomime-tickets-cardiff-wales-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Jack and the Beanstalk at New Theatre Cardiff<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>! Joined by the incredible Aaron James, Denquar Chupak, Steve Arnott and Adam Bailey, this cast promises a star-studded performance that you won\u2019t want to miss. Follow Jack as he faces the evil giant, seeks unimaginable riches, and fights for the love of his life, all with the help of some magic beans and plenty of audience participation.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/504\/Cardiff-Central-Queen-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0425.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/81\/Cardiff-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0413.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Cardiff\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationaltraveller.com\/europe\/uk\/white-christmas-in-the-uk\/#:~:text=1.-,Edinburgh,of%20seeing%20snow%20this%20Christmas.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A White Christmas in Edinburgh<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38726 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snow-in-Scotland.jpg\" alt=\"Snow in Scotland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snow-in-Scotland.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snow-in-Scotland-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snow-in-Scotland-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snow-in-Scotland-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Escape to the enchanting landscapes of Scotland this Christmas, where the promise of a white wonderland awaits! It&#8217;s been reported that the city of Edinburgh is the most likely to have a White Christmas in 2023. Picture rolling hills and historic castles adorned with a dusting of snow, creating a scene straight out of a holiday card. Whether you&#8217;re drawn to the festive markets in Edinburgh or the serene beauty of the Highlands, Scotland offers the perfect canvas for a magical white Christmas!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/205\/Edinburgh-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0113.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/419\/Edinburgh-Central-Rose-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0128.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Edinburgh\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you know your yuletide from your yule log? \ud83c\udf85 Test your Crimbo knowledge with our UK Christmas traditions quiz! 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