Christmas Fun & Trivia!
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Let's warm up and Countdown to Christmas!!
Do you know any interesting facts or trivia concerning Christmas? If so, share them here too!
TEN more days to Christmas!! Yes!! Only TEN!!
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We all know the famous Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
But, do you know Rudolph's colleagues aka Santa's other Reindeer? 
Here's an introduction to the rest of the Reindeer Crew!
Dasher -- the left side leader; travels well in short quick spurts, a perfect requirement for fast house-to-house dashes; also a dashing role model for the other seven deer.
Dancer -- the left number 2 deer; name alliterative with Dasher; has well-trained hoofs to maintain stability on snowy rooftops.
Prancer -- the left number 3 deer; Dancer's twin; also has skillful hoofs for rooftop maneuvers but is less disciplined than Dancer.
Vixen -- the left rear deer; name rhymes with Blitzen; has much emotional energy but is unpredictable.
Comet -- the right side leader; like his astronomical namesake, is both speedy and enduring; also commands attention, a must for leaders.
Cupid -- the right number 2 deer; name alliterative with Comet; moves as fast as Cupid's arrow but is too perfidious to lead.
Donner -- the right number 3 deer; name derived from the German word for thunder; is very strong, but not very enduring.
Blitzen -- the right rear deer; Donner's closest companion; name derived from the German word for lightning; the fastest and most energetic of the eight, but the least likely to last all Christmas eve.
In the meantime, always insist on da real thang and don't mistake a moose for a reindeer!
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You know Dasher and Dancer
And Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid
And Donner and Blitzen,
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw him
You would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Then all the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
You'll go down in history! -
Do you know that you can let your child receive a personalised letter from Santa Claus?
For a price, of course!
Click here! http://www.santamail.org/index.aspx?net=30 -
This website is funny! They have a 'Santa Tracker'! Read the article and laugh!
http://www.thenorthpole.com/norad.htm
PS. From that website, select English, then 'Read more' on the NORAD radar system! -
OH goodness!
Letting kids receive that letter from Santa has become a legitimate 'business'?!
Here's yet another website that sells the service of letting your kid receive a personalised letter from Santa via mail!
http://usa.santa-claus.com/index_letters.html
Isn't it wonderful and magical... that $$$ can buy a kid a letter from Santa nowadays?
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For midi's of Chrismas jingles, click here : http://www.merry-christmas.com/music/index.htm#!
If you don't mind midi's, the jingles will soon get you into the Christmas mood!
And now, since we're in the mood, let's dress up nicely for some retail therapy!
BTW, there are lots of other goodies in that website too! There are recipes, and even a Kids' Zone where kids can have fun with the stuff in there. -
Wanna know more facts and such?
You might wanna visit this site : How Christmas Works!
There, you can find answers to questions like :
What is Christmas?
Is December 25th really the day Jesus was born?
Why do I keep hearing the same songs over and over again?
And oh, the answer to 'Is December 25th really the day Jesus was born?' is :
''No one really knows. What is known is that Christian leaders in 336 A.D. set the date to December 25 in an attempt to eclipse a popular pagan holiday in Rome (Saturnalia) that celebrated the winter solstice. Originally, the celebration of Christmas involved a simple mass, but over time Christmas has replaced a number of other holidays in many other countries, and a large number of traditions have been absorbed into the celebration in the process (as we will see in later sections).'' -
Ever wondered how people in other countries celebrate Christmas?
Well, this site offers info on how folks in SEVENTY-THREE countries!
Have fun!
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Roasting your own turkey for your Christmas party this year and need help?
Do not fear! Help is here!
Check out these websites!
- TurkeyHelp.com, a website from the creators of the mag, 'Cook's Illustrated' and the famous TV show and books, 'America's Test Kitchens';
- Good cooking's turkey page;
- Or, go the Gourmet way and visit the official website of the mags, 'Gourmet' and 'Bon Appetit' for some Christmas recipes!
- And heard of Disney's 'Family Fun' magazine? Well, they have a website too and it's choked full of crafts, recipes, and other family-friendly activities!
- And then, there's the American institution - Pillsbury!
- And, now that Martha Stewart's out of jail, she's cooking up a storm!
- What to do with all that leftover Christmas Turkey? Fret not! Here are four recipes to the rescue!
- Get hundreds of Christmas recipes here!
- Check out this website for yet more recipes! The Good Housekeeping magazine and Institute have credibility for their rigorous testing of all recipes prior to publication.
Basically, these are websites I'll trust for good, workable recipes.
And oh, an interesting trivia... I read a few years back in a US mag, that in the States, they have Turkey Hotlines where the harried home cook can call up and ask for tips and help on how to cook their turkey!
http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051116/FEATURES/511160535/-1/MOVIES01 -
ahh xmas
*lau feeling nostalgic* -
Why feeling nostalgic, Lau? Christmas is fast approaching mah... it's a thing of the future! Not a thing of the past!Originally posted by laurence82:ahh xmas
*lau feeling nostalgic*
OK, just teasing yer!
So... nostalgic about what? Or rather, about WHO? -
i like november and decemberOriginally posted by Rhonda:Why feeling nostalgic, Lau? Christmas is fast approaching mah... it's a thing of the future! Not a thing of the past!
OK, just teasing yer!
So... nostalgic about what? Or rather, about WHO?
these are two months to remember
its always raining, its always pouring
the wet and fresh scenery outside my window is alluring
i love the quiet, i love the peace
i love the happy feeling, i love the excitement
santa please come quick
and stay for hot cup of cocoa by the fireside -
Santa's not turning up cause he has a busy schedule but... erm... may I take his place??Originally posted by laurence82:i like november and december
these are two months to remember
its always raining, its always pouring
the wet and fresh scenery outside my window is alluring
i love the quiet, i love the peace
i love the happy feeling, i love the excitement
santa please come quick
and stay for fresh cup of cocoa by the fireside -
Originally posted by Rhonda:Santa's not turning up cause he has a busy schedule but... erm... may I take his place??
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Is santa finland's biggest export and not nokia???
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Seems like it!Originally posted by The man who was death:Is santa finland's biggest export and not nokia??? -
NINE more days!!!
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SEVEN more days!!
Aren't we getting excited?!