Potent Potables
Though banned by current LDS President Russel Nelson, this liquor comes not from a plant but the work of an insect.
What is mead?
This bishop had jurisdiction over the new "Newman Club" at the University of Maryland at its founding in 1933.
Who is Archbishop Michael Curly?
Talk about nasal issues! This 1939 book introducing a new reindeer into Santa myth was written for shopping magnate Montgomery Ward.
What is Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer?
A 1779 poem first introduced the world to someone who "Four-score Men and Four-score more,
Could not make ________ where he was before.
Who is Humpty Dumpty?
The name for the birth place of Jesus means this.
What is "house of bread?"
Though totally contrary to the revelation received by Joseph Smith, Pope Clement VIII was the first Pope to drink this potent concoction, exclaiming, "This is a Christian Drink"
What is Coffee
This feast day starts with a ball and is the patronal feast day of the Archdiocese of Washington.
What is the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God?
This 1823, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” is the origin of the connection between Santa Claus and reindeer and is also known by this colloquial name.
What is the night before Christmas?
The derogatory term Egg Head for those who are a tad nerdy, was coined to make fun of this bald two time presidential candidate.
Who is Adlai Stevenson?
Until very recently Bethlehem remained over 90 percent Christian, with the women wearing elaborate traditional clothing and headdresses which owed their origin to the Christians who moved to the area during these wars.
What are the crusades?
Some of us at the CSC might think that this drink originated in their neck of the woods, but it was actually devised by "Old Man Bishop" (not a member of the episcopacy), in Kingsport, TN, as a way to disguise an alcoholic drink from prohibitionist authorities.
On the actual Cathedra the motto QVIS VT DEVS is written in mosaic which means this.
Who is like God?
This other large horned quadruped, known for its coffee shops, is not a distinct species at all, but just another name for reindeer.
What is a caribou?
This popular videogame villain is frequently called "Eggman" due to his elliptical body shape.
Who is Dr. Robotnik?
Speech issues characterized by "false starts", i.e. words and sentences that are cut off mid-utterance; phrases that are restarted or repeated and repeated syllables; "fillers", i.e. grunts or non-lexical utterances, led to the coining of this colloquial phrase for speaking without meaning.
What is "to hem and haw"?
Even priests who are alcoholic have to consecrate the precious blood with wine, they are permitted to use this minimally fermented version.
What is mustum?
This nice spot is the only suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Washington.
What is St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands?
Reindeer are unique among mammals because of their ability to see this spectrum of light.
What is Ultraviolet?
This Beatles Song was almost called "Scrambled Eggs", maybe because Paul McCartney had that for breakfast the day before he wrote it?
What is Yesterday?
In traditional solfège, this vocalization signifies a "sharp la".
What is "le"?
Unfortunately this delightful drink had alcoholic origins when it first appeared in 1885 as an eggnog like drink, today it has been purified into the greatest of all potent potables.
What is a milk shake?
This man is the only living Washington priest (i.e. he was a priest of Washington before he was made a bishop) who is currently a Cardinal.
Who is Kevin Cardinal Farrell?
Santa's "tiny reindeer" are most likely based on miniature reindeer found on this large Norwegian Island close to the North Pole
What is Svalbard?
This esoteric unit of measurement is equal to one 1/4th of a cup and is called either a gill, a jack, or this.
What is a noggin?
This is the English nick name for the traditional Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע meaning "My God is an oath" or "My God is abundance".
What is beth?