The Twelve Quizzes of Christmas

Engaging holiday puzzles for festive fun

Frank Paul author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oneworld Publications

Published:4th Nov '22

Should be back in stock very soon

This hardback is available in another edition too:

The Twelve Quizzes of Christmas cover

This festive quiz book offers a unique blend of holiday themes and challenging puzzles. The Twelve Quizzes of Christmas is perfect for trivia lovers.

In The Twelve Quizzes of Christmas, legendary quizmaster Frank Paul invites readers to engage in a festive challenge that blends traditional holiday themes with clever puzzles. This unique collection features a variety of quizzes that test your knowledge while celebrating the spirit of Christmas. From historical figures to beloved characters, each quiz is designed to surprise and entertain, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.

The book presents a whimsical array of questions, including an intriguing conundrum that asks what connects Anne Boleyn, Harry Bailey, Ira Gershwin, and Peppa Pig. Frank's creativity shines through as he weaves together Christmas narratives with a twist, requiring participants to think outside the box. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where holiday cheer meets intellectual challenge.

With engaging scenarios such as outsmarting a child genius or saving Christmas from a fictional monster, The Twelve Quizzes of Christmas offers a delightful escape from the usual festivities. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the season with friends and family, this book promises to deliver laughter and joy. It’s an ideal companion for anyone wanting to add a touch of intellectual fun to their holiday celebrations.

'Frank Paul is a dazzling quizzer.'

-- Victoria Coren Mitchell

 'The sultan of spoonerisms and the Aga Khan of anagrams.'

-- Alex Bellos, Guardian

'There is no other book, to my knowledge, like this one. It is weird and wonderful, bizarre and challenging and thrilling… Frank Paul has created something that defies pigeon-holing… one of the most rewarding books that you could read this year… a quiz book to cherish.'

-- Gareth Kingston, All Things Quiz

'I urge you to enter Frank Paul’s world, a more beautiful version of our own.'

-- Alan Connor, author of the Joy of Quiz

'Frank Paul’s quizzes are always a devious, diverting delight. This is his magnum opus, a fascinating web of trickery, trivia, high and low culture woven with verve and wit.'

-- Stuart Maconie

'Twelve tales of charming complexity.'

-- Hugh Stephenson, Guardian crossword editor

‘Frank Paul is an extremely impressive chap and a dazzling quizzer.’ Victoria Coren Mitchell, presenter of Only Connect


‘The love child of Only Connect and Mastermind, born in Discworld.’

-- Lisa Thiel, Egghead

'It's brilliant. There is no more perfect book for the more discerning quizzer.'

-- Emma Kennedy

'It's like a brilliant escape room had a baby with a cryptic crossword.'

-- Darragh Ennis

'I've no idea what is going on in the world that is Frank Paul's brain. But I do enjoy holidaying there.'

-- The Enigma

ISBN: 9780861543960

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

288 pages