Christmas Carol Quiz

We just got our first invitation of the year to a Christmas party. Yes, I know, Thanksgiving hasn't happened yet. But people are thinking ahead. If you are one of those thinking ahead to your own Christmas party, here is a fun activity to do with friends:

This is a non-threatening game that is equally fun to do as a group, in teams, as families, or individually. For this game you will need to recall words to familiar Christmas carols and traditional Christmas songs.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Announce the name of the carol and then ask the question. Depending on how you choose to play the game, the answers can be called out, sung, or written.
2. Be prepared to share a copy of the questions and answers for your guests to take home.
3. If you know an accomplished pianist, provide music and words (or just words for the guests and music for the accompanist) for a Christmas sing-a-long when you have finished the quiz.

CHRISTMAS CAROL QUIZ
1. The First Noel - To whom was the first noel given?
2. O Little Town of Bethlehem - What was shining in the streets of Bethlehem?
3. It Came upon the Midnight Clear - What came upon the midnight clear?
4. We Three Kings - Where were the three kings from?
5. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - What three things did the angels sing about?
6. Away in a Manger - What piece of baby furniture did the little Lord Jesus not have?
7. Angels We Have Heard on High - What echoed the angels' song?
8. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Who is Emmanuel?
9. While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night - Where were the shepherds seated when the angels came?
10. Deck the Halls - What are we to "troll"?
11. Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Santa may not be omniscient, but what three things does he know about you?
12. Winter Wonderland - How do you feel walking in a winter wonderland?
13. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - What part of your anatomy is Jack Frost nipping at?
14. Jingle Bells - What are we doing when we're dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh?
15. Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer - What would you say if you saw Rudolph's nose?
16. White Christmas - What are the children listening for?
17. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - What could be a cause for dismay?
18. Jolly Old Saint Nicolas - What is Santa supposed to whisper?
19. Winter Wonderland - What does the new bird sing?
20. Joy to the World - What is every heart to do regarding the king?

ANSWERS (according to the words in the carols)
1. certain poor shepherds
2. everlasting Light
3. that glorious song of old
4. Orient
5. glory to the newborn King, peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled
6. crib
7. mountains
8. the Son of God
9. the ground
10. the ancient yuletide carol
11. when you're sleeping, when you're awake, if you've been bad or good
12. happy
13. nose
14. laughing
15. It glows!
16. sleigh-bells in the snow
17. nothing
18. what you'll bring to me
19. a love song
20 prepare Him room

Merry Christmas,
Paulita

Catching Up

I'm catching up on my Christmas gift buying. After all, there are only 52 days until Christmas. I don't know how many shopping days that is. I bought two gifts last month. One for my daughter that she really wants but will be very surprised to receive, and one for my son-in-law that he will like. Actually I have two daughters and I won't say which one gets the gift. Likewise, I have two sons-in-law so I can't say which one of them gets the gift either.

This month, so far, I have bought one gift (and it was an impulse buy) for my husband. I think I have 5 more peple to buy for.

There is one other minor problem. In November we have three birthdays. In December there are three, and in January there are two!!! Oh well, I'm determined to get Christmas done first.

Merry Christmas,
Paulita