Winter
This is the first day of winter and the shortest (of sunlight) day of the year.
What is the Winter Solstice?
This comedian play the role of Papa Elf in the movie "Elf".
Who is Bob Newhart?
This British author wrote a series of letters from Father Christmas to his children. These tales of Father Christmas do contain ominous creatures such as goblins and orcs. Precious.
Who is Tolkien?
This is what the German word Tannenbaum means in English
What is Christmas Tree?
This lovely item, hand made by Jon, spent many years hanging in the window over the kitchen sink.
What is the white clay Christmas bell?
This natural phenomenon isn't necessarily a winter event but is more likely to be seen in the northern night sky. It's caused by electro-magnetic storms on the sun interacting with atmospheric conditions.
What is Aurora Borealis or The Northern Lights?
TThis generous uncle gifted Maria/Clara the Nutcracker Doll in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
Who is Uncle Drosselmeyer?
The amount of time spanned when Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by 3 Christmas spirits.
These colorful Santa clad volunteers are often seen outside of department stores during the Christmas season. Don't be stingy, your donation will help those in need.
Who are the Salvation Army Bell Ringers?
Don't peek! But Brian, Jon and Steve did anyway. This is where Christmas gifts were hidden for years as the Kelly boys were growing up. Unbeknownst to their parents, the boys searched through it every year, even cutting a hole in the back and decorating the inside. Little devils should have gotten coal.
What is the garment/wardrobe moving box? (It was located under the basement stairs).
This is a Danish term referring to creating happi9ness through warm lighting, gathering together and cozy socks throughout the dark winter months. A trip to Ikea help too!
What is Hygge? (Hoo-ga)
Frosty the Snowman declares this every time his hat is placed on his head and he comes to life.
What is Happy Birthday?
Get your holiday jammies and a mug of cocoa, Chris van Allsburg, children's author and illustrator wrote this classic Christmas story.
What is The Polar Express?
You're in for good luck if you find this green ornament on the Christmas Tree.
What is the Christmas Pickle?
Who is Elaina?
This winter holiday is celebrated in nearly every country around the world.
What is New Year's Day?
Buddy the Elf looooves spaghetti. He loves it more when smothered in this topping.
What is maple syrup?
These sisters gave their Christmas breakfast feast to a poor faily in a beloved classic recently made into a feature film starring Saoirse Ronan.
Who are the March sisters (Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth)?
This ancient civilization is credited with starting the tradition of the wreath.
What is the Roman Empire?
These are three, among many, of the delicious foods served in the Kelly household on Christmas Eve.
What are Manicotti, Meatballs, Pizza, Sausage, Salad, Christmas cookies.
This winter holiday is the last to be celebrated in the winter before spring begins. Slainte!
What is St. Patrick's Day?
These are the tasty treats prepared by Snoopy and Woodstock in the Peanuts Thanksgiving special.
What are pretzel sticks, jelly beans, popcorn and buttered toast?
These objects were purchased by husband and wife for each other after they hade great sacrifices for the other in The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry.
What are a hair comb and a watch fob?
This Italian witch will not bake children into the Christmas panettone. She has been made popular by the children's author and illustrator Tomie de Paola.
Who is Stega Nonna?
In the winter it was forbidden to open the front door at Mariner Trail for fear this would fall off the door.
What is the folded up newspaper?