Name that Memory
What are ice cream sandwiches?
People in this state might enjoy a feast of crustaceans for Christmas.
What is Maryland?
Shhh...it's 1818 at the Church of St. Nikolaus in Austria, and we would like to hear the first historic performance of this now-famous Christmas hymn.
What is Silent Night?
Matthew 1:23 - "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call His name IMMANUEL..."
What is O Come, O Come Emmanuel?
German composer, Bonn, Germany, 1770
Who is Beethoven?
These two people played the dancing wise men in our video-taped family Christmas play.
Who are Grandpop and Uncle Dan?
This woman is known for her love of thrift stores, yardsaling, and her famous chocolate chip cookies.
Who is Mary Hudson?
In 1991, this world figure announced his resignation as the last leader of the Soviet Union.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev or Who is Gorbachev?
Luke 2:7-"And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a MANGER..."
What is Away in a Manger?
French wax sculptor and museum curator, Strasborg, France, 1761
Who is Marie Madame Tussaud?
Mom's one weakness.
What are nativities?
This particular lady would have fit right in at Santa's candy shop with her philosophy of how to help the medicine go down.
Who is Mary Poppins?
In 336, the first recorded celebration of Christmas on December 25th took place in this city.
What is Rome?
Matthew 2:11-"And going into the house, THEY saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh."
What is We Three Kings?
English mathematician and scientist, Woolsthorpe Manor House, United Kingdom, 1643
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
MaryEllen snuck into the living room in Pakistan to get some water, only to see Mom making this present.
What is a snowman?
DAILY DOUBLE:
Author of Frankenstein.
Who is Mary Shelley?
Though the British were unaware, Washington and his troops were well aware that they would cross this river to make their famous surprise attack in 1776.
What is the Delaware?
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem?
Author of Pride and Prejudice, Steventon, UK, 1775
Who is Jane Austen?
This insect-themed doll was given to Anna for one Bamiyan Christmas by Auntie Heather.
Who is Butter-Baby?
The only U.S. first lady to fit into this category.
Who is Mary Todd Lincoln or Who is Mary Lincoln?
In 1821, this founder of the American Red Cross was born.
Who is Clara Barton?
Isaiah 52:7-"How beautiful upon the MOUNTAINS are the feet of him who brings good news..."
What is Go Tell it on the Mountain?
DAILY DOUBLE:
French civil engineer, Dijon, France, 1832
Who is Gustave Eiffel?