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Bluewire Ross · 12-07-2005, 09:28 PM

Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true?

A.Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year since 1991.
B.Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting Christmas trees.
C.Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate an official White House Christmas tree.
D.The Christmas tree was chosen to represent this holy holiday because it's shape points the way to heaven.

Which is NOT a Christmas tradition in Italy?

A.Performing music at shrines of the Virgin Mary and at the homes of carpenters in honor of St. Joseph.
B.After a day of fasting, enjoying a Christmas Eve feast of eels and a spaghetti dish with anchovies.
C.Families making tiny pizzas cut into the shape of Christmas trees, reindeer and Santa Claus.
D.Children awaiting the visit of the good witch La Befana who rides her broom to the homes of good children on Epiphany to distribute gifts to atone for her failing to accompany three wise men on their journey to visit baby Jesus.

Which is NOT a true fact about the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas?"
A.The total number of gifts that "my true love gave to me" equals 364.
B.The total number of gifts that "my true love gave to me" equals 78.
C.The song wasn't even written about Christmas and it's name was later changed from "The Twelve Days of Thanksgiving."
D.The song was originally written to help Catholic children in England remember different articles of faith during persecution by Protestant Monarchs.

Candles have long been a Christmas symbol, but do you know where the tradition started?

A.Long before the first Christmas, it was customary in Northern Europe to light a candle at the winter solstice in celebration of the birth of light in homage to the sun god, Mithras, to encourage him to reappear in the new year.
B.Throughout the Middle Ages, a large candle was lit at Christmas time to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem and represent Christ as "the light of the world."
C.Both A and B are true.
D.Neither are true and no one knows for sure.

In the Dr. Seuss story, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the Grinch gathers all the accoutrements he needs to pose as Santa Claus. What does he have but NOT use?

A.Beard
B.Sleigh
C.Reindeer
D.Sack

HeadPimp · 12-07-2005, 09:55 PM

Don't need no stinking test to tell you I am a Grinch. I hate holidays...

reynold · 12-07-2005, 10:03 PM

I am not familiar with any christmas trivia but cool post you have here Ross..

Bluewire Ross · 12-07-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadPimp

Don't need no stinking test to tell you I am a Grinch. I hate holidays...

Good...save your time....

Bluewire Ross · 12-07-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by reynold

I am not familiar with any christmas trivia but cool post you have here Ross..

PixeLs · 12-07-2005, 10:26 PM

Christmas celebration was patterned from ancient pagan beleifs so I guess the answer to the 4th question is C..

Bluewire Ross · 12-07-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PixeLs

Christmas celebration was patterned from ancient pagan beleifs so I guess the answer to the 4th question is C..

K R I S T E N · 12-07-2005, 11:17 PM

hey ross! great post - i am a christmas fanatic - however i didnt know many of the answers on your quiz - i like to consider myself a Santa though - i love surprising people with gifts and cheer!

Bluewire Ross · 12-08-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by XBizKristen

hey ross! great post - i am a christmas fanatic - however i didnt know many of the answers on your quiz - i like to consider myself a Santa though - i love surprising people with gifts and cheer!

That's good!

Young · 12-08-2005, 05:05 PM

Bluewire Ross · 12-20-2005, 06:25 PM

4 days to go before Christmas...

12-07-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
Bluewire Ross Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,169	Are you a Santa, Elf, Scrooge or Grinch? Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true? A.Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year since 1991. B.Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting Christmas trees. C.Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate an official White House Christmas tree. D.The Christmas tree was chosen to represent this holy holiday because it's shape points the way to heaven. *Which is NOT a Christmas tradition in Italy?* A.Performing music at shrines of the Virgin Mary and at the homes of carpenters in honor of St. Joseph. B.After a day of fasting, enjoying a Christmas Eve feast of eels and a spaghetti dish with anchovies. C.Families making tiny pizzas cut into the shape of Christmas trees, reindeer and Santa Claus. D.Children awaiting the visit of the good witch La Befana who rides her broom to the homes of good children on Epiphany to distribute gifts to atone for her failing to accompany three wise men on their journey to visit baby Jesus. *Which is NOT a true fact about the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas?"* A.The total number of gifts that "my true love gave to me" equals 364. B.The total number of gifts that "my true love gave to me" equals 78. C.The song wasn't even written about Christmas and it's name was later changed from "The Twelve Days of Thanksgiving." D.The song was originally written to help Catholic children in England remember different articles of faith during persecution by Protestant Monarchs. *Candles have long been a Christmas symbol, but do you know where the tradition started?* A.Long before the first Christmas, it was customary in Northern Europe to light a candle at the winter solstice in celebration of the birth of light in homage to the sun god, Mithras, to encourage him to reappear in the new year. B.Throughout the Middle Ages, a large candle was lit at Christmas time to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem and represent Christ as "the light of the world." C.Both A and B are true. D.Neither are true and no one knows for sure. *In the Dr. Seuss story, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the Grinch gathers all the accoutrements he needs to pose as Santa Claus. What does he have but NOT use?* A.Beard B.Sleigh C.Reindeer D.Sack __________________ Cam2CamLive! Feature Rich Flash-Based Cam Site Script MAINSTREAM WEB DESIGN CUSTOM ILLUSTRATIONS [email protected] ICQ:259-582-973YahooIM: ross_collado1975

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12-07-2005, 11:17 PM	#8
K R I S T E N Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,438	hey ross! great post - i am a christmas fanatic - however i didnt know many of the answers on your quiz - i like to consider myself a Santa though - i love surprising people with gifts and cheer! __________________ K R I S T E N KSquaredDynamics, Inc. ~ Taking Care of {YOUR} Business

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