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Christmas contest!

bilder

bilder

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No matter what some debate junkies on another thread may think, this is the shortest day of the year as far as I am concerned.

In honor of the sunset which is happening as I type, I present a Christmas contest.

First person to answer all the questions correctly wins some of Bilders smokes.

And the questions are:

1. When was Christmas first celebrated?

a. The year after Jesus was crucified
b. Around 100 AD
c. In the 4th Century
d. 1935

2. Why was December 25th chosen as Christmas Day?

a. That's when Jesus was born
b. To compete with a pagan celebration
c. That's when Christmas trees are in season
d. That's when the Bible says to celebrate it

3. Where did the Christmas tree tradition originate?

a. Germany
b. Israel
c. New England
d. Scandinavia

4. How did the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe develop?

a. Eating it makes your mouth pucker
b. It was associated with the Scandinavian love goddess
c. The Druids used it in marriage ceremonies
d. It was used to make love potion in ancient times

5. What significance is holly in celebrating Christmas?

a. The pointed leaves represent the Star of Bethlehem
b. It was mistaken for mistletoe
c. The red berries are a Christmas color
d. The early church banned mistletoe, so holly was substituted

6. What country did poinsettias originally come from?

a. The U.S.
b. Cuba
c. Mexico
d. Brazil

7. Who probably was the first man to illuminate a Christmas tree with candles?

a. Alexander the Great
b. Pope John I
c. Martin Luther
d. Pope Bob II

8. Celebrating Christmas was once against the law in....?

a. Holland
b. Indiana
c. Massachusetts
d. Japan

9. St. Nicholas was born in what country?

a. The North Pole
b. Holland
c. Germany
d. Turkey

10. The candy cane legend says that it originated with a condy maker from where?

a. Indiana
b. Mexico
c. Germany
d. Turkey

11. Jesus was probably born during what season?

a. Spring
b. Summer
c. Fall
d. Winter

12. How did Xmas originate as an abbreviation for Christmas?

a. Atheists refused to accept "Christ" as part of the word
b. The early popes were lazy so they tended to shorten everything
c. The Greek word for Christ is Xristos
d. From Latin terminology for any holy day

13. Celement C. Moore's famous poem, "The Night Before Christmas" was originally titled.....

a. "A Visit from St. Nick"
b. "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer"
c. "A Night to Remember"
d. "St. Nick and His Reindeer"

14. Where does Santa land his sleigh?

a. on the freeway
b. on the White House
c. on the roof
d. on the runway

15. In the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what did my true love give on the fifth day?

a. pipers piping
b. lords a-leaping
c. gold rings
d. maids milking

16. Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer?

a. Dasher
b. Rudolph
c. Dixen
d. Donner

17. Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol?"

a. Mark Twain
b. Hans Christian Anderson
c. Charles Dickens
d. Clement Moore

18. Who was Scrooge's dead business partner in "A Christmas Carol"?

a. Tiny Tim
b. Bob Cratchit
c. Jacob Marley
d. Bill Sykes

19. What brought Frosty the Snowman to life?

a. Magic Snow
b. An old silk hat
c. Pixie Dust
d. a kiss

20. In the movie "Miracle on 34th Street", Kris Kringle is hired to play Santa Claus in what large department store?

a. FAO Schwarz
b. Marshall Field's
c. Macy's
d. Gimble's



Have fun!
 
Some known some guesses

c
b
a
d
d
c
d
c
a
c
d
c
c
c
c
c
b
d

Address in profile :D
 
1.C
2.B
3.A
4.C
5.D
6.C
7.C
8.C
9.D
10.A
11.A
12.C
13.A
14.C
15.C
16.C
17.C
18.C
19.B
20.C

Thanks for the contest!
 
thanks for the contest...

1. c
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. d
6. a
7. b
8. c
9. b
10. a
11. a
12. c
13. a
14. c
15. c
16. c
17. c
18. c
19. b
20. c
 
1. When was Christmas first celebrated?
- Christmas morning

2. Why was December 25th chosen as Christmas Day?
- cuz it's Christmas, duh

3. Where did the Christmas tree tradition originate?
- on top of old Smoky

4. How did the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe develop?
- Claudis once used mistletoe instead of fig leaves and liked the results

5. What significance is holly in celebrating Christmas?
- she brings the figgy pudding

6. What country did poinsettias originally come from?
- Walmart, oh you said country

7. Who probably was the first man to illuminate a Christmas tree with candles?
- Jack B Nimble

8. Celebrating Christmas was once against the law in....?
- women's underwear

9. St. Nicholas was born in what country?
- Easter Island

10. The candy cane legend says that it originated with a condy maker from where?
- Condy Island

11. Jesus was probably born during what season?
- Christmas season


12. How did Xmas originate as an abbreviation for Christmas?
- from the song 'X days of Christmas'

13. Celement C. Moore's famous poem, "The Night Before Christmas" was originally titled.....
- 'What the hell is that on the roof'

14. Where does Santa land his sleigh?
- on a landing strip :whistling:

15. In the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what did my true love give on the fifth day?
- I know what she gave me, not sure what you're getting

16. Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer?
- Bubba

17. Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol?"
- Carol somebody

18. Who was Scrooge's dead business partner in "A Christmas Carol"?
- Carol somebody, a different Carol

19. What brought Frosty the Snowman to life?
- a well placed candy cane

20. In the movie "Miracle on 34th Street", Kris Kringle is hired to play Santa Claus in what large department store?
- JR's

Edit:
Oh, Thanks for the contest. :p
 
No one has them all right so far. Bond is in the lead with 19 out of 20.
 
Revised:

1.C
2.B
3.A
4.B
5.D
6.C
7.C
8.C
9.D
10.A
11.A
12.C
13.A
14.C
15.C
16.C
17.C
18.C
19.B
20.C
 
Awesome!

I actually learned a few things. :blush: Thanks for the contest, Bilder!
 
Bond said:
Awesome!

I actually learned a few things. :blush: Thanks for the contest, Bilder!
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I have a feeling you're going to get a bunch of those dog rockets I sent him a couple weeks ago. :D

J/K of course.....nice contest, bilder!
 
I received my winnings today...Thank You, Bilder for the contest and the sticks! I'm looking forward to burnin' 'em up. They will certainly be enjoyed! :thumbs:
 
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