Christmas Carols in Other Words
Bliss to the earth
What is 'Joy to the world'?
This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
What is Coca-Cola?
The numbers of drummers drumming plus the number of geese-a-laying
12 + 6 = 18
According to Greek law, feta cheese must be at least 70% derived from the milk of this animal?
1983: These dolls became a hit... and nobody slaw it coming
Cabbage Patch Kids
The Premiere French Christmas
What is, 'The First Noel'?
We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
The number of ladies dancing minus the number of calling birds
9 - 4 = 5
Eddie Murphy played the voice of this character in the movie "Shrek"
Donkey
1996: Sesame Street was laughing all the way to the bank
Tickle Me Elmo
Noiseless Evening
What is, 'Silent Night'?
Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling
What are mincemeat pies?
The number of lords-a-leaping divided by the number of golden rings
10 / 5 = 2
Clergyman John Knox described this bloody 16th century queen as the "cursed Jezebel of England"
Mary
1997: Don't forget to feed these virtual pets that were first marketed in Japan
Tamagotchi
The dozen 24 hour periods of December 25th
What is, 'The 12 days of Christmas'?
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song
What is wassail?
11 x 3 = 33
The name for this long trough that horses or cattle eat from comes from the Old French word meaning "to eat"
Manger
1980: Children were puzzled with this toy invented by a Hungarian architecture professor
Hey! Show up everyone who is dependable
What is 'O Come all Ye Faithful'?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
The number of swans-a-swimming to the power of the number of turtle doves
7 to 2 = 49
Poussin & Leonardo each painted an "Adoration of" the biblical trio known by this 4-letter name
Magi
1952: The original premise for this multi-accessory toy, used a real vegetable which was considered wasteful at the time.
Mr. Potato Head