NONSENSE WORDS
This author gave us many nonsense words & was not afraid to use them in titles, as in "Bartholomew and the Oobleck"
Who is Dr. Seuss
The name of this ancient garment from a single piece of cloth is related to the Latin word for "to cover"
What is a toga?
IN THE U.S. WE SAY "MERRY CHRISTMAS"; IN ITALY, "BUON NATALE & IN MEXICO, THIS
WHAT IS FELIZ NAVIDAD
The Christmas fad of 1983 was this doll, featured on the cover of Newsweek in December of that year
What is a Cabbage Patch Kid?
We can thank A.C. promoter George Westinghouse when we use this type of electricity, "A.C." for short
What is an alternating current?
In one episode of "The Big Bang Theory", Sheldon says, "you've fallen for one of my classic pranks" & then this word
What is "Bazinga!"
In the 17th century the Scottish belted plaid developed into this garment
What is a kilt?
WHO IS THE GERMAN ALLITERATIVE EQUIVALENT OF SANTA CLAUS?
WHO IS KRIS KRINGLE?
IN 1997 MATTEL SUED MILLER'S - A MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THIS FASHION DOLL, FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
WHAT IS BARBIE?
In the old days, a young male who assisted the priest at a Mass
What is an altar boy?
This synonym for silliness might form a trio with Dickfoolery and Harryfoolery
What is tomfoolery?
Basically a belt plus a front flap, it was a simple garment for men in Ancient Egypt; Tarzan makes one from deerskin
What is a loincloth?
WHAT IS MRS. CLAUS' FIRST NAME?
WHAT IS JESSICA?
(WILL ALSO ACCEPT MARY, CAROL, LAYLA)
An iconic red frame, a magic screen & 2 white knobs are integral to this classic toy
What is an etch a sketch?
An angry or heated dispute
What is an altercation?
In the 1930s it was advertised as "the handkerchiefs you can throw away"
What is kleenex?
Worn by men & women, the chiton was a long tunic dating back to this ancient Greek period, also a word for "outmoded"
What is archaic?
THIS CENTREPIECE OF THE HANNUKAH CELEBRATION IS A CANDELABRA THAT HOLDS 9 CANDLES.
WHAT IS A MENORAH?
NEW GIFT FOR DAY 5 IN "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS"
WHAT IS 5 GOLDEN RINGS?
Spider-Man is this type of second self to Peter Parker
What is an alter ego?
When Scrooge's nephew says "A Merry Christmas Uncle! God Save you!" Scrooge replies Bah! this.
What is humbug?
The world oldest pair of pants at 3,300 years old, were found in this Asian country
What is China?
YOU'VE GOTTA "LOVE" THE CHRISTMAS EVE SCENE IN THIS MOVIE WHERE ANDREW LINCOLN DECLARES HIS LOVE TO KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
WHAT IS LOVE ACTUALLY?
THE FIRST OF THESE STRUCTURES IN THE U.S. WAS BUILT IN CHICAGO IN 1930 AS A GIFT FROM MAX ADLER
WHAT IS PLANETARIUM?
This is the unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
What is altruism?