Guest Guest Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer, and Vixen! On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Dunder and Blixem! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" (I always thought his name was blitzen, I have to sneak peeks too Grubby! ) Link to comment
ricardo Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Oh, my! I always thought it was Blitzen too. I found where they changed the names, it's very interesting. http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/donner.asp Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Well, isn't that something! I was looking at places on the net and found that they all said Donner and Blitzen. I came back to say I was wrong then found your link which explains it. Thanks Grubby! I've been gone all day and evening so am kind of slow on questions today. Here's one for you all to think about tonight though. When was Christmas first celebrated? a. The year after Jesus was crucified b. Around 100 AD c. In the 4th Century d. 1935 Link to comment
Synn Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 ??? I'll pick the 4th century as well... I have no clue.. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Very good ladies! I'm playing bridge this morning and getting a haircut this afternoon so if this gets answered and someone else wants to start something go right ahead. How did Xmas originate as an abbreviation for Christmas? a. Atheists refused to accept "Christ" as part of the word b. The early popes were lazy so they tended to shorten everything c. The Greek word for Christ is Xristos d. From Latin terminology for any holy day Link to comment
Mother Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Good morning all, Now THAT'S a tricky one Dee. I have no clue what the answer is Link to comment
ricardo Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Take a guess Mother!!! (that's what I do c. The Greek word for Christ is Xristos Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Good for you Miss Grubby!!! How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? Link to comment
ricardo Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 You mean I was right? I don't believe it! I know this one..........but it's a trick one...... 8 but what about the red nosed one? Is he included or not? Link to comment
Synn Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen, But do you recall? The most famous reindeer of all.... This isn't a trivia question but some good information! The Twelve Days of Christmas Song, No one seems to know who wrote what seems to be a nonsensical song, but legend has it as being written during the period of time when Roman Catholics in England were not allowed to practice their faith without punishment (which would explain why no one credits themselves for penning it), the song was to help children to remember the tenets of their faith. Many consider this another urban legend though, mainly because everything in the song goes along with both the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church doctrine. And that it seems to have a French origen, not English. The true love was God Himself. The me was any baptized person. The partridge in a pear tree was Christ and may of referred to Matt. 23:37 and Luke 13:34. The 2 turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments. 3 French hens stood for faith, hope and love. (1 Cor. 13) The Theological Virtues The 4 calling birds were the 4 gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Four Evangelists The 5 golden rings recalled the Torah or law; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. The Law or Pentateuch. The 6 geese a laying were the 6 days of creation. The 7 swans a swimming were the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 7:30) The 7 Sacraments. The 8 maids a milking were the eight Beatitudes. (Matt. 5-6). The 9 ladies dancing were the 9 truths of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5). The 10 Lords a leaping were the 10 Commandments. The 11 pipers piping were the 11 faithful apostles. The 12 drummers drumming symbolized the 12 points of belief in the Apostle Creed. Note: In the original version the first 5 gifts were all birds, 1st day = Partridge, 2nd day = 2 Turtle Doves, 3rd day = 3 French Hens, 4th day = 4 Colly Birds (Blackbirds) not Calling birds, and on the 5th day = 5 Golden Rings (referred to ring-necked pheasants) not jewelry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can read it and hear it here! The Twelve Days of Christmas Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 How interesting Buttercup. Amazing, isn't it, how so many things that seem like "fluff" really have meaning behind them. Thanks! You're just too smart for me Grubby! It is a trick and here's the question again and then the answer. It was a multiple choice but I didn't put them because I was afraid it was too obvious. How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? a. Santa has eight reindeer. b. Santa has nine reindeer. c. Santa does not have reindeer. They are really caribou. d. Santa has a whole herd of reindeer-- we only know about his favorite ones. d. is the answer Link to comment
Mother Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Hey, my sun porch is cold and covered with snow! You guys want to come inside to chat? I got hot egg nog with whipped cream! Buttercup, that was very interesting information. Thanks. Dee, more please, this is really fun! Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Ok Mother, here's another for you and everyone. I've found some harder ones since you're all just gettin' too good! Good King Wenceslas was king of which country? a. Hungary b. Bohemia c. Poland d. Czechoslovakia Now I'll sit here awhile with you Mother and drink some of that hot egg nog and bring a plate of kringla to go with it. Thanks! Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I almost told you you were right Lois but thought I better double check. We were both wrong, nope it's not d. Three left to choose from. Link to comment
Mother Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Poland would be my guess too. Thanks for bringing the kringla, Dee. I haven't had any of that since my inlaws lived next door to a lady who used to make it every Christmas. I loved it. MmmmmMmmmmm. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Glad you enjoyed the kringla Mother, they just hit the spot with the hot egg nog didn't they! Link to comment
ricardo Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 ME a. Hungary ME WANT MORE COOKIES!!!!! (sorry, this is Christmas fun ) Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Good King Wenceslas was king of which country? a. Hungary b. Bohemia c. Poland d. Czechoslovakia The answer is b. Bohemia Ok, here's the first for today.... In Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker, the nutcracker's main enemy is: a. A girl named Clara. b. The King of Mice. c. Drosselmeyer the Magician. d. Dr. Almond Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Yea Grubby!!! B is the answer! Next... What comes after '8 maids a-milking' in the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas'? a. 9 pipers piping b. 9 lords a-leaping c. 9 drummers drumming d. 9 ladies dancing Link to comment
ricardo Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 The Nutcracker is my favorite. I've been to the opera house and seen the ballet. Only once as it cost $$$$$$$$. D Link to comment
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