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I hope all on here try to have a good time over the next few days and let's hope for better next year. With seasonal best wishes from Sym

Christmas Special! 1. Which Christmas song is the best-selling ever? Answer = White Christmas 2. In English-speaking countries we say ”Merry Christmas”. To which European language has Google translated Merry Christmas here? A) Gleðileg jól - Icelandic Buon Natale - Italy C) Feliz Navidad - Spanish D) Glædelig jul – High Pit Wilma-ish (or Danish) E) Frohe Weihnachten - German 3. The modern Santa Clause, with a red outfit and a big white beard, is originally based on St Nicholas, an archbishop from Myra. In which modern day country was he born? Answer = 4. During the 12 days of Christmas, how many ‘legs’ did “my true-love give to me”? Answer = 9028 Day 1 = 2 legs Day 2 = (2 x 2 legs) + 2 = 6 legs Day 3 = (3 x 2 legs) + 4 + 2 = 12 legs Day 4 = (4 x 2 legs) + 6 + 4 + 2 = 20 legs Day 5 = 0 legs + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 20 legs Day 6 = (6 x 2 legs) + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 32 legs Day 7 = (7 x 2 legs) 12 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 46 legs Day 8 = (8 x 2 legs on the milkmaid) + (8 x 3 legs on the stool) + (8 x 4 legs on the cow) + 14 + 12 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 118 legs Day 9 = (9 x 2) + 72 + 14 + 12 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 136 legs Day 10 = (10 x 2) + 18 + 72 + 14 + 12 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 156 legs Day 11 = (11 x 2) + 20 + 18 + 72 + 14 + 12 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 178 legs Day 12 = (12 x 2) + 22 + 20 + 18 + 72 + 14 + 12 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 202 legs = (2x12)+(6x11)+(12x10 )+(20 x9)+(20 x 8 )+(32x7)+(46x6)+(118x5)+(136x4)+(156x3)+(178x2) + 202 = 9028 5. Which one of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine ’s Day? Answer = 6. In Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol” what was the first name of Mr. Scrooge? Answer = Ebenezer 7. In The Muppet’s Christmas Carol who played Mr. Scrooge? Answer = Not a lot of people know that 8. According to the folklore of Austria (and some other countries) what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime? Answer = Crampus 9. What well-known Christmas song was the first to be broadcast from space in 1965? Answer = 10. Which holiday movie includes a cameo by Donald Trump Answer = 11. Whose eyes are “all aglow” in The Christmas Song? Answer = 12. Who said “One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.” Answer = 13. Why did Scotland ban Christmas? Answer = Catholicism 14. Which world leader celebrates his birthday on Christmas day? Answer = Justin Trudeau 15.? Which country sends a tree every year to be erected in Trafalgar Square? Answer = Norway 16. Which royal monarch made the first Christmas broadcast? Answer = 17. “Twas the Night Before Christmas” , Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem,was originally published under what name? Answer = Henry Livingston Jr 18. What are the two most popular words used on Christmas gift tags? Answer = To & From 19. We all know Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, but what are the other eight called? Answer = Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen 20. Who resurrected Frosty in Frosty the Snowman? Answer = Professor Hinkle I’ll bet you didn’t know …. Golf balls were originally made of leather stuffed with feathers. Answer = I did I still have a few 🏌️‍♂️

1. White Christmas 2. i) Iceland. ii) Italy. iii) Spain. iv) Denmark. v) Germany. 3. Turkey. 4. 808, (178 actual legs) 5. Cupid 6. Ebenezer 7. Michael Caine 8. Krampus 9. Jingle Bells 10. Home alone 11. Tiny Tots 12. Albus Dumbledore. 13. Scottish Reformation, (split from Catholic Church.) 14. Justin Trudeau 15. Norway 16. George V 17. Clement Clarke Moore 18. Christmas, Merry. 19. Reindeer, named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen 20. Professor Hinkle

Sounds interesting Canny Lass. The picture is a Granddaughter in Scotland. It is amazing how this year has given us fresh insight into all things. A sunset , a misty day , the seasons , the local walk suddenly seem more vivid . Maybe just me .

Merry Christmas everyone, best wishes to you and your families, I hope you all stay safe and healthy.

Merry Christmas to one and all. Have a healthy New Year

Have a great Christmas all and hopefully we see the end of corvid in 2021

Yipee! It's Christmas! Let the celebrations begin!

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