Christmas Carols in Other Words
Noiseless Evening
What is Silent Night?
1997: Don't forget to feed these virtual pets that were first marketed in Japan.
What is Tomagotchi?
This character famously exclaims, "God bless us, everyone!"
Who is Tiny Tim?
This candy, invented in the 17th century in Germany, is traditionally striped and often associated with shepherds.
What is the candy cane?
Santa's short rests.
What are Claus's pauses?
Us, a Triad of Royalty
What are We Three Kings?
1963: These dolls were a hit, and no one slaw it coming.
What are Cabbage Patch Dolls?
This Christmas Ghost does not speak.
Who is the Ghost of Christmas Future?
This British Christmas dessert, traditionally made with dried fruit and suet, is often set alight before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
Late physicist Steven's Christmas socks.
What are Hawking's stockings?
The Premier French Christmas
What is the First Noel?
1996: This toy had Sesame Street laughing all the way to the bank.
What is Tickle-Me-Elmo?
In The Muppet Christmas Carol, this muppet plays Bob Cratchit.
Who is Kermit the Frog?
This Italian sweet bread, studded with candied fruit, is traditionally eaten during Christmas and often served sliced with mascarpone.
What is Panettone?
Jesus's crib is in peril!
What is manager danger?
Hey! Show Up, Everyone who is Dependable!
What is Oh Come, All Ye Faithful?
1986: This talking toy bear.
What is Teddy Ruxpin?
He is Scrooge’s former business partner and friend, now dead.
Who is Jacob Marley?
In France, this log-shaped dessert, made from sponge cake and buttercream, symbolizes the Yule log and is eaten at Christmas. (I need the French name, please!)
What is Bûche de Noël?
A creamy holiday drink in the capital of the Czech Republic.
What is Prague Eggnog?
May God bless you, happy men of good standing!
What is God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen?
1980: Children were puzzled by this toy invented by a Hungarian architect professor.
What is a Rubik's Cube?
She is Ebenezer Scrooge's former fiancée, who breaks off their engagement because he becomes too obsessed with wealth to love her.
Who is Belle?
The coconut-based Christmas beverage is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican eggnog.
What is coquito?
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side on December 25.
What is a Christmus isthmus?