Looking for a game the family can all participate

in over the festive season, or maybe even an

“ice-breaker” to get your Christmas house party

off to a fun start? Here’s a great holiday quiz to

get things rolling. .

1. What sign of the zodiac does Christmas fall
in? a

2. Literally, what does the word “Christmas”
mean?

3. What tree is known as the “Christmas
tree”?

4, What is said to be the oldest and most .
traditional of Christmas party
games?

5. When was A Christmas Carol first
published by Charles Dickens?

6. How was Boxing Day derived?

7. What are you supposed to do
when you stir a homemade
plum pudding?

8. When was the first
‘Christmas tree described?
1907, 1705 or 1605.

9, What was frankincense
used for?

10. What is myrrh?

11. On the 1ith day of
Christmas what,
according to the
song, did “my true
love bring to me”?

12. Twelfth Night is
the feast of what,

and which day
does it fall each
year?

13. What were mince pies origi-
nally made to symbolize?

14. On what tree is mistletoe usually found
growing?

15. Was Good King Wenceslas a real or fictitious
character?

16. What was the full name of the miser in

’ Dickens’ A Christmas.Carol? oi. Wine. -

17. Whictr Chiistmas song’ becairie’the biggest-
selling pop hit of all time? .

18. Who had a chart-topping, best-selling record
with Mary’s Boy Child at Christmas 1957?

19, Who, or what, were “mummers”?

20. What does the word “carol” mean?

21. When was Christmas first generally
observed? 2nd century, 10th century: or 4th
century. a

22. What day marks the beginning of Christmas

in Scandinavia?

May you and yours enjoy a lovely season,
Thanks for stopping by!

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As we trim our trees with
twinkling lights and shining
balls, we send warm
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your family's holiday season {&
is a very special one.

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23. What is the name for Santa Claus
in Denmark?
24. Most Canadian Christmas foods
have their origins in Europe.
What is one exception?

Answers:
1, Capricorn
2. Mass of Christ
3. The spruce
4. Blindman’s Bluff
5, 1843
6. It was a day when
" servants
carried boxes around to
collect bonuses from their
employers. ~
7, Make a wish
8. 1605. A visitor to
Strasburg wrote,
“They have fir trees
here — decorated
with paper roses,
apples, sugar,
gold and
wafers.”
9. Embalming
10. An aromatic
resin, prized

as a perfume
. and a

7 | _ medicine.
{ 11. Eleven pip-

. els piping
pg 12... Epiphany,

celebrated
January 6th

13. The manger

14, Apple trees (and sometimes oak)

15. Real. He was a good king of Czechoslovakia
who was murdered by his jealous brother.

16. Ebenezer Scrooge ;

17. Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” recorded

» by Bing Crosby:in 1942,..00 0 8d

18. Harry Belafonte

19, Actors and actresses in the Middle Ages who
went from house to house performing plays,
especially at Christmas.

20. Joyous song

21. 4th century A.D.

22. St. Lucia’s Day on December 13
23. Julenisse

24, The cranberry, which was introduced to the

settlers by native North Americans.

During this boliday
season may the warm
_ glow of love
and friendship
surround yon.
Season's Greeting?
from Dong, Sharleme
& staff

_AL-C's Glass

3720 River Drive Terrace
Ph: 638-8001

Test your family’s or
guests’ Christmas I.Q.

The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 23, 1997 - C7

May all your prayers be answered tus holiday season. a
Thank you so much Jor brightening our yer wil your visits. ~ 2

Coast Tractor & Equipment
4450 Keith Ave. ;

635-713

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“When You Travel With Us,
There's No Telling
Who You'll See! |

Gat away for awhile and cetebrate the
season with a vacation package.
Soak up the sun or hit the ski
slopes—either way, we’ve got you
covered,

Stop in and tatk to us about your
travel plans—we'll help you hit the

road in style!

Merry Christmas
from Diane, Penny Lou, Cindy & Gail

LIIGLOBE

Courtesy Travel
4716 A Lazelle Ave. Terrace

___ 638-8522

We couldn't have asked for a finer community to do business with,
May your home be blessed with contentment, prosperity and
joy this holfday season.

» Totem’s Countrywide}
; Furniture & Appliance

‘The value has never COR
4501 Lak Ave.

1-800-819-1158
638-1158

Along with a serene scene of wintertime bliss,
we'd like to add our very best wishes for
a happy and healthy hotiday.

Gan Roane ee

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pene

4617 Gralg Ave. Terrace *
Phone: 635-5232 |

Season's greetings to
you and yours, and our
continuing thanks for your
support and patronage.
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