SUNDAY FUNDAY
DECEMBER 19, 2021
CHRISTMAS IS GETTING CLOSER
Six days to December 25th. Do you have Christmas plans? Do you have some wonderful Christmas Memories to share?
I remember one Christmas when our son wanted a particular Star Wars item. My parents went to several stores until they found it. But, he was so very excited to get it. (Like the Movie Jingle All the Way)
Or, when Cabbage Patch kids were hot, and we found one for our daughter. And, she was so excited about it.
We like to see our children (and our grandchildren) light up when they get what they want!!
As I age (and probably you as well), it is more fun to see my family get gifts than getting gifts myself.
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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(Years ago, my high school choir sang this, and I almost remember the words!!)
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
"Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN!
On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!
CHRISTMAS TRIVIA
What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
What toy has magical powers that go on a new adventure every night after the kids go to sleep?
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole, like in A Christmas Story?
What animated film depicted a train that took kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
What Bing Cosby song is the best-selling single ever?
The red and white costume of Father Christmas was allegedly first introduced by which drinks manufacturer?
What Christmas dessert has a long shelf life but many people don’t like it?
What type of craft house is popular to make and eat for Christmas?
What Christmas dessert (popular in England) has dried fruit and spices and once contained meat?
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?
In England, what is the day after Christmas called?
What happens if you stand under mistletoe with someone?
How does Santa Claus go back up the chimney to continue his journey of delivering gifts?
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CHRISTMAS LISTS
Okay - can you correctly get the gifts of the 12 days of Christmas?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Five Golden Rings
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Can you get Santas Reinder - I’ll give you the First Letter
Three start with D
D_________
D_________
D_________
Two with C
C____________
C____________
And the other three
B___________
P___________
V___________
And .. Rudolph
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WRAP-UP
As the song goes “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. But not for all. There are seniors whose family doesn’t visit. There are those who are out of work and don’t have presents. There are some great charities that do help people in need - it might be good to help them out!!
Greet your friends. Share the joy of the season!!
I love you all!!
Karen
TRIVIA ANSWERS
Ebenezer
Elf on a shelf
Your tongue sticks to the frozen metal
Polar Express
White Christmas
Coca Cola
Fruitcake
Gingerbread House
Mincemeat pies
St. Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle
Germany
Teddy Roosevelt
Boxing Day
You can kiss
Laying his finger along the side of his nose
12 Days of Christmas listing
Partridge in a Pear Tree
Turtle Doves
French Hen
Calling Bird
Golden Rings
Geese A-laying
Swans swimming
Maids a-milking
Ladies Dance
Lords a-leaping
Piper’s piping
Drummer’s Drumming
Reindeer listing answers:
Dasher
Dancer
Donner
Comet
Cupid
Blitzen
Prancer
Vixon
Rudolph
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