Christmas in September Dressup with a twist

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I *think* I get it now...I do the questions for number 3??? That is the number I signed up with and I read the rules again and believe that's what you mean....

If not, please just let me know, thanks!

Sorry if it's confusing.

The number you chose is the number your questions are on that you do for your hunt.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

HUNT Questions!!!

If you are doing the hunt - you can find your questions here Please answer or find the results of the questions asked which correspond to the number you chose for the hunt. Please post your responses in this thread -- thanks



List of numbers and matching questions : 1 - 7

1.
* What kind of trees are decorated at Christmas time in India?

* According to tradition in Belgium, how does St. Nicholas travel from house to house delivering gifts to children?

* Find a retelling of the Biblical story of Christmas from a source other than the Bible itself

* Find and share a picture of a red candle

* Find and share a picture of some gold tinsel


2.
* Christmas trees are not commonly used in Greece. What is the main symbol of the season in most Greek homes?

* In Germany, the three Thursdays before Christmas are known as Knocking Nights. What do children do on those nights?

* What are the words to the carol “Ding Dong Merrily on High”

* Find and share a picture of a pie tin

* Find and share a picture of some lifesavers

3.
* In the Netherlands, what do children leave in their shoes as a gift for Sinterklaas's horse?

* In addition to Christmas trees, what other items are used to decorate churches in Kenya for Christmas?

* What are the words to the carol “God rest ye merry gentlemen”?

* Find and share a picture of some sheep

* Find and share a picture of a marshmallow

4.
* The Christmas season starts in Estonia with the lighting of _______________ candles (fill in the blank)

* A familiar tradition in Norway involves putting a bowl of rice pudding out for the barn elf. Why is this done?

* What do families in Armenia do after attending Christmas Eve church service?

* Find and share a picture of some mistletoe

* Find and share a picture of a shepherd


5.
* In rural areas of Jamaica, holiday celebrations include a ___________________, a form of parade and festivities brought from Africa. (fill in the blank)

* What famous Christmas song was written in Austria?

* What do people in Spain do after midnight mass on Christmas Eve?

* Find and share a picture of a homemade cookie

* Find and share a picture of partridge


6.
* On what date does Christmas begin in Sweden?

* A popular Christmas tradition in Italy involves music played by zampognari. What instrument do these musicians play?

* Who wrote the words to the Christmas carol “Hark the Herald Angels sing”?

* Find and share a picture of a hershey’s kiss

* Find and share a picture of Christmas ornament


7.

* What is one of the most popular Christmas tree ornaments in Japan?

* Name two popular decorations for nativity scenes in Costa Rica.

* Where does Father Noel live, according to Brazilian tradition?

* Find and share a picture of some eggnog

* Find and share a picture of a gingerbread man

Hunt questions Bumped

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

List of numbers and matching questions : 8 - 15

8.

*In Luxembourg, "Kleeschen" is another name for __________ who comes from the heavens to reward children who have been good. (fill in the blanks)
* What season is it at Christmas for those in Australia?
* On Christmas Day in Ecuador people who live in the mountains dress in their finest clothes and visit the ranches of their employers. What kind of animals do they ride there?
* Find and share a picture of an apple
* Find and share a picture of a candycane


9.

*On what day during the holiday season are gifts traditionally exchanged in Slovakia?
* The dessert at a traditional Christmas feast in Denmark is a special rice pudding with something hidden in it. What is hidden and brings good luck to the one who finds it?
* What item do people carry as they enter the church for Christmas services in Ethiopia?
* Find and share a picture of a button
* Find and share a picture of a Poinsettia Flower


10.

* In Iceland, people celebrate 13 days of Christmas beginning on ______________ and ending on __________________. (fill in the blanks)
* Who first brought the tradition of the Christmas tree to England?
* What is the traditional last song when Australians get together to sing Christmas carols?
* Find and share a picture of a gumdrop
* Find and share a picture of a bow


11.

* What kind of fruit is often found in the stockings of children who live in the Canadian Prairies?
* In the Ukraine, who travels with Father Frost when he delivers gifts?
* Why are bits of hay put underneath the tablecloth at the traditional Christmas meal in Poland?
* Find and share a picture of an acorn
* Find and share a picture of a ribbon

12.

* What is the main holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?
* Who delivers gifts at Christmas to Syrian children who have been good?
* What is Christmas called in Zimbabwe?
* Find and share a picture of a candle
* Find and share a picture of some holly


13.

* How do Venezuelans in the capital city of Caracas get to church services on Christmas Eve?
* Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
* What two foods are distributed to the poor on Christmas Day by many people in Egypt?
* Find and share a picture of a cookie cutter
* Find and share a picture of a mitten


14.

* What do Romanian children often do on Christmas night?
* What are the most popular Christmas tree decorations in China?
* In Austria, a bell is rung after Christmas Eve dinner to signal the opening of a locked door. What are children permitted to see for the first time behind the locked door?
* Find and share a picture of some cashews
* Find and share a picture of Christmas fruitcake

15.

* What is the name of the special porridge eaten at Christmas Eve dinner in many homes in Russia?
* What is the shape of the popular buche de Noel cake made in France at Christmas time?
* People in the Czech Republic believe that Christmas Eve has a certain magic. What is it?
* Find and share a picture of French hen
* Find and share a picture of silver bell

Hunt Questions Bumped

 

[nanajojothatsme]

10.

* In Iceland, people celebrate 13 days of Christmas beginning on ______________ and ending on __________________. (fill in the blanks)
* Who first brought the tradition of the Christmas tree to England?
* What is the traditional last song when Australians get together to sing Christmas carols?
* Find and share a picture of a gumdrop
* Find and share a picture of a bow

Iceland Christmas is celebrated from Dec.24 to Jan.6

Prince Albert brought the tree to England from Germany

traditional last song , sung with Christmas carols in Australia is LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH AND LET IT BEGIN WITH ME

GUMDROP

BOW

 

[nanajojothatsme]

bump

 

[Ariella]

that gumdrop looks good enough to eat

 

[Breezy3]

that gumdrop looks good enough to eat

I was trying to ignore it! lol

 

[nanajojothatsme]

bump

 

[arwen123]

I`m gonna post my answers soon, but haven`t time tonight! LOL

 

[Ariella]

so many great entries

 

[Ariella]

I was trying to ignore it! lol

oops sorry lol

 

[Ariella]

*bump*

 

[mizangelwolf]

Yours is #2... we added 16-25 so other members could join, but they didn't.

Oh ok, thank you!

 

[mizangelwolf]

2.
* Christmas trees are not commonly used in Greece. What is the main symbol of the season in most Greek homes?
In almost every house though- the main symbol of the season is a shallow wooden bowl with a piece of wire is suspended across the rim; from that hangs a sprig of basil wrapped around a wooden cross. A small amount of water is kept in the bowl to keep the basil alive and fresh. Once a day, a family member, usually the mother, dips the cross and basil into some holy water and uses it to sprinkle water in each room of the house. This ritual is believed to keep the 'Killantzaroi' (bad spirits) away. There are a number of beliefs connected with these spirits, which are supposed to be a species of goblins who appear only during the 12-day period from Christmas to the Epiphany (January 6). These creatures are believed to come from the center of the earth and to slip into people's house through the chimney. More mischievous than actually evil, the Killantzaroi do things like extinguish fires, ride astride people's backs, braid horses' tails, and sour the milk. To further repel the undesirable sprites, the hearth is kept burning day and night throughout the twelve days. Gifts are finally exchanged on St. Basil's Day (January 1). On this day the "renewal of waters" also takes place, a ritual in which all water jugs in the house are emptied and refilled with new "St. Basil's Water." The ceremony is often accompanied by offerings to the 'naiads', spirits of springs and fountains. All in all, Christmas is an enjoyable part of Greece toady and one that should be experienced by all.

* In Germany, the three Thursdays before Christmas are known as Knocking Nights. What do children do on those nights?
On a Knocking night or Klopfelanchten (another name for the night) children wore masks and went from house to house banging lids and clanging cowbells in their neighbourhood.
(This tradition is not carried out today)

* What are the words to the carol “Ding Dong Merrily on High”
Ding dong merrily on high,
In heav'n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky
Is riv'n with angel singing.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
E'en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
And "Io, io, io!"
By priest and people sungen.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers;
May you beautifully rime
Your evetime song, ye singers.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

* Find and share a picture of a pie tin
* Find and share a picture of lifesavers

 

[mizangelwolf]

 

[mizangelwolf]

 

[daisey]

Well, I guess I am going to show my computer illiteracy. I don't know know how to find pictures and post them and I'm not going to learn between now and Sunday. Not to mention, I don't know the answers to the questions , so I guess I will just have to back out of the hunt. Thanks anyway. I still liked playing dress up.

 

[Tangeloper]

Ok, here are my answers for Hunt #8 in lovely Red & Green! What a neat idea!

Questions and Answers for Hunt #8

*In Luxembourg, "Kleeschen" is another name for __________ who comes from the heavens to reward children who have been good. (fill in the blanks)
Saint Nicholas

* What season is it at Christmas for those in Australia?
Summer

* On Christmas Day in Ecuador people who live in the mountains dress in their finest clothes and visit the ranches of their employers. What kind of animals do they ride there?
They ride brightly arrayed llamas!

* Find and share a picture of an apple
Not sure if a graphic is alright, so I found a little one, and a real one! LOL



* Find and share a picture of a candycane
Here's a candy cane for you!

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Well, I guess I am going to show my computer illiteracy. I don't know know how to find pictures and post them and I'm not going to learn between now and Sunday. Not to mention, I don't know the answers to the questions , so I guess I will just have to back out of the hunt. Thanks anyway. I still liked playing dress up.

You can post the link to the picture if you don't know how to post a picture. You could also try right clicking on the picture, choosing copy, then in your post, do paste (control key + V).

 

[joyshirley]

Hello, Kristen.....Ariella. I had Question #1.

* What kind of trees are decorated at Christmas time in India?

Christians in India decorate banana or mango trees at Christmas.

* According to tradition in Belgium, how does St. Nicholas travel from house to house delivering gifts to children?

By donkey or horse.

* Find a retelling of the Biblical story of Christmas from a source other than the Bible itself.

I found this poem here:

Christmas Poem

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the land
Every creature was stirring as Caesar had planned;

A census was taken in which every soul
In the Empire of Rome must be placed on the roll.

Up from Galilee, out of Nazareth came
A pair which was Joseph and Mary by name;

To their city of birth which is called Bethlehem
They came as descendants of King David’s stem.

There the days were accomplished that she should give birth
To a son who would reign as King o’er the earth.

She brought forth her firstborn, and with her own hands
She wrapped the sweet Child in soft swaddling bands;

In a manger so lowly this life did begin,
Since there was no room for them in the inn.

In the country the shepherds abode in the field,
Keeping watch o’er their flock as in silence they kneeled.

In the shadows of night, with their rods and their staves,
Having just settled down in the warmth of the caves,

When out of the sky there shone a great light
That filled the men’s heart with a terrible fright.

They sprang from the ground with a leap and a dash
To see what was causing this unearthly flash.

’Twas the glory of God shining down on the ground
With a halo of radiance on the sheep all around.

When, what to their questioning eyes should draw near,
But the angel of God with a message: “Don’t fear!

For behold! I bring you great tidings of joy,
For all men and women, for each girl and boy;

For to you is born a Savior this day,
In the city of David, as prophets did say.”

Then suddenly with the bright angel appeared
A heavenly host, praising God as they cheered:

“To God in the highest may glory abound,
On earth peace, and good will to men all around.”

Near at hand, far beyond, on the left, on the right,
The heavenly seraphs were poised in their flight.

Then as snowflakes before the fierce storm winds do fly,
Passing o’er the wide fields, soar up to the sky,

So up into heaven the angels they flew
Having given their message so wondrously new.

Then the shepherds declared with faces aglow,
“To the village of Bethlehem quickly let’s go,

And see this great thing which has come to pass,
Which the Lord in this night has made known unto us.”

There they found Joseph and Mary so mild,
And in the rough manger the dear little Child.

So when they had seen Him they made known abroad
The message as told by the angel of God.

The people they wondered at that which they heard
As told by the shepherds in angelic word.

But Mary who knew all these things from the start,
Kept pondering this great event in her heart.

The shepherds returned giving glory and praise
To the God of their fathers, the Ancient of Days:

“To God in the highest may glory abound,
On earth peace, and good will to men all around.”

Orlando Wiebe

* Find and share a picture of a red candle

Red Candle

* Find and share a picture of some gold tinsel

Gold Tinsel