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Recipe for All Year Long

Take a heap of child-like wonder That opens up our eyes To the unexpected gifts in life— Each day a sweet surprise Mix in fond appreciation For the people whom we know; Like festive Christmas candles, Each one has a special glow. Add some giggles and some laughter, A dash of Christmas food Amazing how a piece of pie Improves our attitude! Stir it all with human kindness; Wrap it up in love and peace, Decorate with optimism, and Our joy will never cease. If we use this healthy recipe, We know we will remember To be in the Christmas spirit, Even when it's not December ~Joanna Fuchs

Christmas Trivia Quiz

1. To, From 2. Upon the roof 3. 4. Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar 5. 6. Because they are actually called snow globes 7. 8. Nazareth 9. To be enrolled for the taxes 10. A feeding trough made of stone. 11. Politically powerful scholars and astronomers 12. Thirty-three to thirty-four years old ("king-makers"). 13. Queen Victoria 14. Spring 15. 1187 A.D 16. Rosemary 17. Commercial farming. 18. 06 19. Nuremberg, Germany 20. Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean 21. White Christmas 22. 1895 23. Guitar 24. 9 25. The New York Sun 26. Shout their Christmas wishes up the chimney 27. One of the Wise Men's camels 28. His servant, Black Peter 29. 30. A priest in the temple 31. They are all names of ' reindeer 32. Norway 33. "Winter Wonderland" 34. 1846 35. The Greek word for Christmas is Xristos 36. Oh come, all ye faithful... Joyful and triumphant 37. In the fourth century 38. Joseph walked, Mary rode a donkey. 39. The Bible doesn't say 40. Astronomers 41. Isaiah 42. Silver sixpence 43. 44. 10 45. Welsh 46. Knecht Rupprecht 47. Oliver Cromwell (starting around 1642) 48. Armenian 49. Easter 50.

Christmas Quiz

1. What two words are normally pre-printed on gift tags? 2. Where did Santa land his sleigh in "The Night Before Christmas"? 3. Who wrote A ? 4. What were the names of the three kings that went to see baby ? 5. What is the 12th day after Christmas called? 6. Why do people give water globes at Christmas? 7. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary? 8. Where did Joseph and Mary live after their marriage? 9. Why were Joseph and Mary going to ? 10. What was the manger? 11. What are magi? 12. How old was Jesus when He began His ministry? 13. Who was the first English monarch to have a Christmas tree? 14. According to the Bible, in which season was Jesus born? 15. In what year did a shipload of Italian sailors rescue the bones of St. Nicholas? 16. Which traditional Christmas plants are NOT poisonous? 17. According to legend, what did Santa have arranged back in 1901? 18. How many sides does a snowflake have? 19. Which city, famous for its '', is also known as 'The Capital of the World'? 20. In which two oceans would you find a 'Christmas Island'? 21. What is the all-time best-selling Christmas recording? 22. When were electric first used? 23. The carol 'Silent Night' was first played on what instrument? 24. How many candles are on a Hanukkah Menorah (candelabra)? 25. In which newspaper did the editorial 'Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus' originally appear? 26. Near Christmas time, Scottish children may sometimes "cry up the lum", meaning that they: 27. In Syria, Christmas gifts are distributed by: 28. When distributing gifts in Holland, St. Nicholas is accompanied by: 29. At Christmas, it is customary to exchange kisses beneath a sprig of which plant? 30. What was the father of John the Baptist? 31. What is the connection between "Comet", "Cupid" and "Vixen"? 32. Which country traditionally provides Britain with a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square in London? 33. In which famous Christmas Song is a snowman pretended to be "Parsons Brown"? 34. In what year was the first produced? 35. Why is the word Christmas sometimes shortened to ? 36. Finish this line from an old Christmas Carol: 37. When did the first Christmas celebrations happen? 38. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? 39. Which animals were present at the manger when Christ was born? 40. Who were the visitors from the East? 41. Which book of the Bible has the most to say about Christ's ? 42. What is traditionally found in a Christmas Pudding? 43. What is the name of the red flower associated with Christmas? 44. How many "Lords a Leaping" were there? 45. In which language is Christmas known as Nadolig? 46. Which German Christmas season figure punishes children who are naughty, not prayerful and don't know the catechism? 47. Who tried to have Christmas abolished? 48. Which church does not acknowledge Christmas? 49. From a religious viewpoint, what is the only holiday considered bigger than Christmas? 50. What is the name of the most famous Christmas ballet?