Christmas Trivia
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12/19/20 12:21 PM
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-1. In the Ukraine, what does it mean if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning? -2. In many households, part of the fun of eating Christmas pudding is finding a trinket that predicts your fortune for the coming year. For instance, finding a coin means you will become wealthy. What will you be if you find a button? -3. If you were given some frumenty at a Medieval Christmas party, what would you probably do with it? -4. Which well-known author of fantasy fiction also created a book called The Father Christmas Letters? -5. In Sweden, a common Christmas decoration is the Julbukk, a small figurine of a goat. Of what material is it usually made? -6. What is the Irish custom of "feeding the wren" or "hunting the wren" on December 26? -7. All through the Christmas season in old England, "lambswool" could be found in the houses of the well-to-do. What was it? -8. In Greek legend, malicious creatures called Kallikantzaroi sometimes play troublesome pranks at Christmas time. What should you do to get rid of them? -9. The jólasveinar, or "yule lads", are a traditional part of an Icelandic Christmas. What are they? -10. The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. In what country did it originally grow? -11. The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas celebrations in many Italian households. What is it? -12. In Lithuania, if Kaledu Senelis, or Grandfather Christmas, appears to the children on Christmas Eve to hand out presents, what must the recipient do?
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Re: Christmas Trivia
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12/19/20 02:40 PM
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#3 is close enough! Frumenty was a spiced porridge, enjoyed by both rich and poor. It was a forerunner of modern Christmas puddings. It is linked in legend to the Celtic god Dagda, who stirred a porridge made up of all the good things of the earth. Michele, good one! In Mexico, the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night". It was brought to America by the diplomat Joel Poinsett in 1829. Among other accomplishments, Poinsett also played an important part in founding the Smithsonian Institution. Bernie, true but not what I'm looking for.
The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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12/20/20 07:54 PM
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7. I think lambswool had something to do with an apple cider drink - maybe a frothy foam at the top?
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Re: Christmas Trivia
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LadyK "Lambswool" was the drink that filled the wassail bowl. Sugar, eggs and spices were added to hot ale, and toast floated on top with the apples. Poor people would bring their mugs to the door hoping for a share of the steaming drink. oldbroad, that's a very good guess but not correct. Michele Perform a song or poem. The gifts are usually given after the traditional Christmas feast of twelve meatless dishes, which itself does not begin until the first star appears. Each diner at this special meal - the Kucios - must at least sample each of the dishes.
The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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12/21/20 10:06 AM
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Right! The Father Christmas Letters consists of letters written to the Tolkien children by Father Christmas. It was published in 1976. The illustrated letters describe adventures and events at the North Pole.
The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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12/24/20 02:42 PM
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6 - People get dressed in masks, straw suits and colourful clothing, form bands and parade through the streets
Why do people who know the least know it the loudest?
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