Ep 9. Quizmas

In this episode of QI, titled Quizmas, host Sandi Toksvig is joined by regular panelists Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe, and Richard Osman to test their knowledge on all things Christmas. The episode opens with a fun fact about Christmas trees and how they were once illegal in America.

The panelists are given questions about the origins of different Christmas traditions, such as why we hang stockings and why we kiss under the mistletoe. They also explore the history of the Christmas cracker and its ties to the Victorian era.

Throughout the episode, Sandi shares interesting and little-known facts about Christmas, such as how the people of Iceland have 13 Santas, or Yule Lads, and how they leave rotten potatoes in children's shoes if they've been bad.

In the second half of the episode, the panelists delve into Christmas music, with Alan Davies sharing his love for the classic Christmas song "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues. The group also discusses popular Christmas carols and how some of their lyrics have changed throughout history.

As always, the show is full of witty banter and hilarious jokes from the panelists. They also showcase their trivia skills and impress viewers with their knowledge of obscure Christmas facts.

Overall, Quizmas is a perfect episode for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit while learning a thing or two about Christmas. The panelists' camaraderie and sense of humor make for an entertaining and informative episode that will leave viewers feeling festive and knowledgeable.