Name that Carol!
There must have been some magic in
That old top hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around
Frosty the Snowman
He guides Santa's Sleigh
Rudolph
Name the Friday Toast of the Day
Our Nation
How do you address someone in the Mess ?
Ranks are not used at a Mess Dinner. ‘Mister’ or ‘Miss’ are the only terms used.
True or False: Christmas was banned in Cuba for almost 30 years
True - Christmas was recognized as a holiday again in 1998.
Gone away, is the bluebird
Here to stay, is the new bird
He's singing a song, as we go along
Winter Wonderland
A hairy, pot-bellied, pear-shaped, snub-nosed creature with a cat-like face and cynical personality
The Grinch
Name the Wednesday Toast of the Day
Ourselves
What does the President use to signal "silence"?
A gavel
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
You're a monster
Your heart's an empty hole
You're a goner
You got garlic in your soul
You're a mean one Mr. Grinch
He kept on uttering the phrase, "Bah! Humbug!" because he didn't believe in Christmas and was an overly frugal person.
Scrooge
Name the Tuesday and Thursday Toast of the Day
Tuesday- our sailors
Thursday- our navy
Who is chosen as the honorary Captain of the mess?
The youngest member of the ships company
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
For we all like our figgy pudding
For we all like our figgy pudding
For we all like our figgy pudding
With all this good cheer
We wish you a Merry Christmas
He is traditionally said to leave the frosty, fern-like patterns on windows on cold winter mornings.
Jack Frost
Name the Sunday and Monday Toast of the Day
Sunday- Absent Friends
Monday- Our ships
Name 3 things you may not do during a mess dinner
(1) Commence a course before the president
(2) Utter an oath or use foul language
(3) Speak to anyone not dining
(4) Discuss political or other controversial subjects
(5) Leave/return to the table without permission
(6) Mention a specific sum of money
(7) Propose a toast.
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
Christmas Eve is coming soon;
Now, you dear old man,
Whisper what you'll bring to me:
Tell me if you can.
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Typical line: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
I am a movie character who loves maple syrup and spaghetti
Buddy the Elf
Name all of the Toast's of the Day
Monday - Our Ships
Tuesday - Our Sailors
Wednesday - Ourselves
Thursday - Our Navy
Friday - Our Nation
Saturday - Our Families
Sunday - Absent Friends
What is "Port" and what is it replaced by during a cadet mess?
Port is the name of a drink used for toasting in a mess.
An actual drink called Port exists, however, in a cadet mess it is typically replaced by grape juice.
If a diner does not wish to take port for the Loyal Toast, s/he may do so with water.
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells