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  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184

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    Made some little wax melts today with Christmas fragrances. Will give them as small gifts to workmates.
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Ladybird4 said:
    Yvie, I can promise you I am not about to count them all to see if I do actually have 100 buttons as it says on the packet!
    TODAY'S QUIZ
    1. The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square,London is an annual gift from which nation?
    2. According to the Christmas carol, "Good King Wencelas looked out on the Feast of Stephen". On what date does the Feast of Stephen fall?
    3. From which country did Saint Nicholas originate?
    4. If a person was given all the gifts in the song "The Twelve days of Christmas", how many gifts in total would they receive?
    5. What Christmas item was invented by London baker Tom Smith in 1847?
    6. In which ocean does the Australian territory of Christmas Island lie?
    7. "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents" is the opening line from which classic novel?
    8. If you were born on Christmas day under what zodiac sign would you be?
    9. From which country were turkeys introduced into the UK in the 16th Century?
    10. What is the name of the German/Austrian yeast cake often served at Christmas?
    11. Which Disney animation, based on a T.H.White book was first released on Christmas Day in 1963?
    12. In "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" why was The Grinch so mean?
    13. Who is said to have introduced the Christmas tree into the UK?
    14. What were the names of the three wise man?
    15. Which plant associated with Christmas has the Latin name "Viscum Album" ?
    16. In which Bond film does the character Dr. Christmas Jones appear?
    17. What Christmas item was first commercially designed by John Calcott Horsley in 1843?
    18. What is the name of The Simpson's pet greyhound?
    19. Who were "Walking Backwards to Christmas", in song in 1956?
    20. Which is the only book in The Bible to mention the arrival of The Magi at the birth of Christ?


    QUIZ ANSWER'S
    1. Norway. 2. December 26th. 3. Turkey. 4. 364 (I think Pauline nailed that one. Would you like to check that I still have 98 teeny weeny buttons left?). 5. Christmas crackers. 6. Indian Ocean. 7. Little Women. 8. Capricorn (i knew that!). 9. America. 10. Stollen. 11. The Sword in the Stone. 12. His heart was two sizes too small. 13. Prince Albert. 14. Balthasar, Melchior and Caspar. 15. Mistletoe. 16. Ther World is not Enough. 17. The Christmas Card. 18. Santa's Little Helper. 19. The Goons. 20. The Gospel of Saint Matthew.

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Gosh Debs. They look very impressive. I thought at first it was your Christmas cake. I got mine iced finally but I went for the 'snow' look as it is easy to do. Can I use that for our collage Debs please?
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  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    Of course LB they are super easy to make I am not clever with knitting and sewing like you ladies but they smell nice. 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Well done to all who had a shot at the quiz.
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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Thank you Debs. I only wish that I wasn't allergic to scented things. It is something that has developed as I've got to 27 and I do miss the lovely scents.
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  • Thank you for the answers LB.
    I knew it was something to do with the Grinchs heart, but couldn't remember what 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 
    Didn't do too bad, got 364 too. 
    Can't believe its Wednesday tomorrow already 😫
  • Aww, Debs, love your Christmas wax melts. They will make lovely presents. Are they easy to do, I've always fancied having a go. Where do you buy the wax etc please 
  • Rosie.b.Rosie.b. Posts: 1,078
    LB and Chive it was lovely and bright out but the cold was pinching but fresh.  It was good to be out though.  Lily lovely pictures of your walk around the duck pond.  Ante your biscuits will go well with a cuppa.
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