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Rats. Nobody sent me a Christmas card today. I almost wish there weren’t a holiday season. I know nobody likes me. Why do we have to have a holiday season to emphasize it?
What is a Charlie Brown Christmas?
Finish the lyric, "On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me..."
What is, "ten lords a leaping."
Apple Cider - Unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples.
What is the United States or Canada?
Noel Baba - According to legend, a shopkeeper was too poor to supply his daughters with dowries. When Noel Baba heard of their plight, he threw three bags of coins into the shopkeeper’s yard, saving the daughters from a life of ill repute.
What is Turkey?
1938
What is Toy Army Men?
Of course! Santa! The big man! The head honcho! The connection! Oh, my mother had truly messed up this time!
What is a Christmas Story?
Fill in the lyric, "Everybody knows ______________, help to make the season bright."
What is, a turkey and some mistletoe,"
Tamale - dough (starchy, and usually corn-based), which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
What is Mexico?
Hoteiosho - Like Santa, he’s an old man who carries a big sack over his back. But, unlike Santa, he’s got eyes in the back of his head and he uses them to know when children are naughty or nice.
What is Japan?
1977
Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen.
What is Home Alone?
Fill in the lyrics, "They looked up and saw a _____ shining in the _____ beyond them far,"
What is, "star, east"
King Cake - sweet brioche dough in the shape of a hollow circle with a glazed topping sprinkled with colored sugar.
What is Spain?
Joulupukki - Instead of being a nice guy showing up with gifts, Joulupukki, “Yule Buck,” was an evil, goat-like creature who didn’t bring presents and demanded that children behave. Winter festivals were held to keep him away. But his image was later softened and the legend was changed to more closely resemble the American Santa Claus.
What is Finland?
1928
What is the Joy Buzzer?
My dear partner, when what's left of you gets around to what's left to be gotten, what's left to be gotten won't be worth getting, whatever it is you've got left.
What is White Christmas?
Finish the lyric, "Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby, you ________"
What is, "kiss the face of God."
Buñuelo - fried dough fritter, will usually have a filling or a topping.
What is Guatemala?
Dedt Moroz - According to legend, a woman had two stepdaughters – one wicked, the other nice. One day, she threw the kind girl out into the cold. But soon, Dedt Moroz, or Father Ice, appeared on his sleigh. He was so impressed with the girl’s kindness that he gave her diamonds. When the stepmother heard of this, she threw the other girl out, too. But Dedt Moroz didn’t like her and quickly turned her into ice. Like Santa, Dedt Moroz brings presents to children. Unlike Santa, he brings them to New Year’s parties.
What is Russia?
1957
What is Pogo Sticks?
Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we're going to destroy our son's delusions, I should be a part of it.
What is the Santa Clause?
There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow. There'll be __________"
What is, "scary ghost stories, and tales of the glories. Of Christmases long, long ago."
Vitello tonnato - sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavored with tuna, it is served chilled or at room temperature.
What is Argentina?
Mikulás - If you’re bad in _________, you might find only a wooden spoon waiting for you on Christmas morning. The country’s version of Saint Nicholas is known as Mikulás. Children leave a boot on their windowsill in the hope that Mikulás will fill it with treats. “Good” children receive fruits, candies and toys. But “bad” kids can expect nothing more than a spoon or a willow-switch left by a mischievous elf.
What is Hungary?
1998
What is a Furby?