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"It was the afternoon of Christmas Eve and Scrooge was conscious of a thousand odors, each one connected with a thousand thoughts and hopes and joys and cares long, long forgotten."
What is a Muppet Christmas?
“What a bright time, it’s the right time, to rock the night away.”
What is Jingle Bell Rock?
On December 24, 1814, while many in the western world celebrated Christmas Eve, the United States and Great Britain sat down to sign a famous peace agreement ending...
What is, The War of 1812?
Baby Jesus - In early December, children write a 'Carta al Niño Dios' (letter to the baby Jesus) asking for what presents they would like. The letter is placed in the pesebre. They hope that Jesus will bring them presents on Christmas Eve.
What is Columbia?
1963
What is an Easy Bake Oven?
"What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas ... perhaps ... means a little bit more!"
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
"Where the treetops glisten, and children listen. To hear sleigh bells in the snow."
What is White Christmas?
The year 1914 saw the Christmas spirit manifest itself in the most unlikely of places-a World War I battlefield. Starting on the evening of December 24, scores of German, British and French troops in Belgium laid down their arms and initiated a spontaneous holiday ceasefire. The truce was reportedly instigated by....
What is, the Germans?
Pai Natal - Pai Natal is believed to bring presents to children on Christmas Eve, rather than Christmas Day. The presents are left under the Christmas Tree or in shoes by the fireplace. However, some people say that the presents are brought by the Baby Jesus rather than Father Christmas.
What is, Potugal?
1939
What is a View Master?
"Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas, upon which the entire kid year revolved."
What is a Christmas Story?
“I won’t ask for much this Christmas. I won’t even wish for snow. And I’m just gonna keep on waiting, underneath the mistletoe.”
What is, All I Want for Christmas is You?
At the end of 1776, the Revolutionary War looked like it might be lost for colonial forces. A series of defeats by the British had depleted morale, and many soldiers had deserted the Continental Army. Desperate to strike a decisive victory, on Christmas Day...
What is, George Washington sailed across the Delaware River?
Santa doesn't arrive with his Reindeer but might well come by Land-rover, Camel or even a bike!
What is Kenya?
1959
What is a Barbie Doll?
"Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to."
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
"Who's the sweet fellow, his skin all green, and his teeth all yellow?”
What is, Your a Mean One Mr. Grinch?
As part of 1968’s Apollo 8 mission, astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders spent the night before Christmas...
What is, Orbiting the Moon?
Baba Noël - Children hope that he will climb through a window and will leave some presents! They might leave some kahk out for Baba Noël.
What is Egypt?
"I don't know what to say, but it's Christmas, and we're all in misery."
What is Christmas Vacation?
“When it seems the magic slipped away, we find it all again on Christmas Day."
What is, Believe?
At the tail end of his term as president, Andrew Johnson gave a handful of former Confederate rebels a famous Christmas present. By way of Proclamation 179, on December 25, 1868, Johnson issued...
What is, Amnesty to everyone who fought them in the Civil War?
One other big Jól custom is the coming of the 'Jólasveinarnir' or Jóltide Lads. These are magical people who come from the mountains each day from December 12th to Jól Eve a different Jólasveinn (Jóltide lad) comes.
What is Iceland?
1968
What is Hot Wheels?