Happy Holidays


Each year we celebrate Christmas!
We reflect, shop, decorate, bake, eat and enjoy each others company.
Over the years, modern day Christmas has taken on some new traditions.
Just for fun, how many of these do you know?

Position your cursor over the red "X" for the answer.



Places his finger on the side of his nose, gives a nod and up he goes.How does Santa Claus go back up the chimney to continue his journey of delivering gifts?


Peppermint
The candy cane is frequently hung on the Christmas tree. What was the original flavor of the candy cane?


1880sWhen did electric lights first appear on Christmas trees?


Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Donner, Prancer and VixenWhat are the names of the eight original reindeers?


Cookies and milkTraditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks?


Gene AutryWho wrote the song "Here Comes Santa Claus"?


A button What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?


MexicoFrom which country does the poinsettia plant originate?


CoalWhat is put in the stocking of a naughty child?


TwiceAccording to the song, how many times does Santa check his list?


364How many gifts are given in total in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?




May this Christmas end the present year
On a cheerful note and make way
For a fresh and bright new year.
Here’s wishing you a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!







Love, Larry and Glorine