Christmas in September Dressup with a twist

[Sabbie]

I didn't get a hunt for clue PM.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Hi All,

We have until noon to complete the hunt, and the final scores will be posted hopefully this afternoon or evening.

Repost of hunt questions to follow:

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

 

[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

 

[Sabbie]

• 14
• What do Romanian children often do on Christmas night?

children walk in the snow-bound Romanian streets of villages and towns holding a board and paper Star with biblical scenes or Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus painted in water colors.
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* What are the most popular Christmas tree decorations in China?
· decorating their Christmas trees, which they call "Trees of Light," with paper chains, paper flowers, and paper lanterns.
* 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? The children wait until they hear a bell tinkling. Then they enter a special room where the Christmas tree is waiting all decorated with candles, ornaments and candies. The whole family sings Christmas carols and wishes each other:
- FROLICHE WEIHNACHTEN!
- FROHE WEIHNACHTEN!
* Find and share a picture of some cashews

* Find and share a picture of Christmas fruitcake

 

[Gazelle]

 

[Sabbie]

Yay! I got them all!

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

And you are very fast! LOL

 

[Sabbie]

I was afraid I'd miss the deadline....me and my goofy self...

 

[arwen123]

Here is my answers for the hunt, hope I don`t posted them too late..

12.
* What is the main holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?
el Nacimiento (Nativity scene)

* Who delivers gifts at Christmas to Syrian children who have been good?
the Smallest Camel of the Wise Men

* What is Christmas called in Zimbabwe?
Kisimusi

* Find and share a picture of a candle

* Find and share a picture of some holly

 

[Gazelle]

I didn't get a hunt for clue PM.

me either . . .

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

me either . . .

Ariella posted the hunt questions in the thread hon... she didn't pm anyone.

 

[Gazelle]

Ariella posted the hunt questions in the thread hon... she didn't pm anyone.

where?

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

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

 

[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

 

[believer4God]

9.

*On what day during the holiday season are gifts traditionally exchanged in Slovakia?
6th December, St. Nicholas day, the traditional day for Slovaks for exchanging gifts

* 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?
The first course of the Christmas Eve dinner is the traditional rice pudding with a while almond in it. The one who finds the almond usually keeps the others in suspense until all the porridge is eaten. Then he announces the prize triumphantly and claims the reward -- usually a fruit of marzipan.

* What item do people carry as they enter the church for Christmas services in Ethiopia?
Following ancient tradition, each person enters the church carrying a candle, which they light when they get inside.

* Find and share a picture of a button

* Find and share a picture of a Poinsettia Flower

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Hi All,

I'm tallying all the judges scores. Will post once I have results! Hope you're having a wonderful Sunday.

 

[LovesToRead]

When do we have to finish the hunt....or is that over now and too late to do it now?

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

When do we have to finish the hunt....or is that over now and too late to do it now?

The hunt ended at noon today... but I accepted anyone who had posted by the time I got home from church since we're on different time zones.

 

[LovesToRead]

Oh, ok, thanks, Kristen.....sorry I didn't get to do that part, but it looked very interesting....

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Oh, ok, thanks, Kristen.....sorry I didn't get to do that part, but it looked very interesting....

It was optional, so it doesn't change anything for the dressup. It is additional.