Wedding Traditions
The four C's of diamond buying
What is carat, color, cut and clarity
It requires 62 feet of wire to create this spirally toy
What is a slinky?
On the first day of spring the hours of daylight and darkness are equal True or False
True
The heaviest one of these on record weighed 4 pounds 13 ounces; that's a lot of guacamole!
Avocado
Como estas?
What is "how are you"
Originally made of such strong herbs as thyme and garlic, which were meant to frighten away evil spirits, and to cover the stench emitting from people who had not bathed recently!
What are wedding bouquets?
In 1931, an out of work Architect created a word game which he originally called criss cross in hopes of suporting his family.
What is Scrabble?
Spring has _______!
Sprung
The food industry pushed processed foods into the American household after this war, selling people many of the same products that soldiers ate and drank during the war.
World War II
How do you say "n" in Spanish?
ene
When a Groom used to steal his Bride from her tribe, he was forced to carry her kicking and screaming. This act of thievery has evolved into a more romantic gesture, welcoming the Bride into her new home.
What is carrying the bride over the threashold?
First manufactured as a wall paper cleaner in the 1930s, this product was a favorite among young children. In the 1950s, Hasbro repackaged the product and it continues to be a best seller.
What is Play doh?
The first Easter baskets were supposed to imitate:
bird nests
This stone fruit is fuzzier if bought by the roadside; supermarket varieties are mechanically brushed
Peaches
"How do you say "summer" in Spanish?"
What is verano?
It was believed to contain the "vein of love" that led directly to the heart.
What is the Ring Finger?
This toy, which is believed to be the second oldest known in history, is named after the Japanese word for come come
What is yo-yo
Finding this in the grass is said to bring you good luck.
Four leaf clover
This important nutrient provides the most CONCENTRATED (and highest calorie) source of energy.
Fat
nueve + siete - dos =
What is the number "catorce"?
Name that movie-Year: 1998 Director: Frank Coraci Staring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Christine Taylor "Robbie and Julia are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortunately, fate intervenes to help them discover each other."
What is "The Wedding Singer"
Frank Wright, son of famed Architect John Lloyd Wright, was intrigued with the methods he observed that was used to make the Imperial Hotel earthquake-proof, and decided to make what construction toy for kids
What is lincoln logs?
What holiday urges people to recycle, reduce and reuse?
Earth Day
This mineral helps carry oxygen through your blood. Robert Downey Jr. knows it's important.
Iron
How do you say the first three letters of the Spanish alphabet
ah, be, ce
In ancient times, it was believed that a Bride was especially lucky on her wedding day. Guests would sometimes tear at her dress for a souvenir piece of good luck to take home. This tradition was started from her desire to offer a good luck souvenir, and prevent guests from bothering her (and her dress!) during her reception...
What is the bouquet toss?
What toy used to help reduce boredom and to hold down tools during zero-g time accompanied astronauts to the moon on Apollo 8?
What is silly putty?
When you want to go outside all the time, have trouble concentrating and want warm weather, people may say that you have:
Spring Fever
A lack of vitamin C was a common problem for sailors back in the day, which led to this nasty disease
Scurvy
Name the three days in the weekend in spanish
What is "Viernes-Sabado-Domingo"