LANG LAB - THIS WEEK Christmas trivia quiz - Do a Net Search to find out...... 1. Which actor from a TV series entitled Happy Days directed a film called The Grinch? 2. Name three Christmas songs that include the word Christmas and three that contain a colour a b c a b c 3. Listen to the following link and note the following: a. Where he was born b. What transport he didnt use c. what gifts he brought d. the Xmas message 4. Which fictional characters (in either books or films) are known to despise Christmas? a b c 5. Check out the following link ++ https://youtube/results?search_query=weirdest+christmas+habits+round+world and decide which nations have the strangest Xmas-time customs or rites? a b c 5a Which ones (from this link or from other Net searches) have legends involving scary or anti-Christ figures? a b c 6. (not connected to link ++ ) What is the connection of Saturnalia with Xmas? 7. Whats the linguistic origin of the word Christmas? 8 On what dates are gifts given in December and January (in Italy, Spain and Greece)? a b c 9 Which Roman festivity preceded Xmas: Lupercalia, Saturnalia or Etalia? 10 Which historical figure once argued that Christmas was a paganization debasing the church? 11 When did Father Xmas make people think of holiday merrymaking and drunkenness rather than of giving gifts? 12 How long have Nativity scenes been customary in Rome? 13. Which nations respect the older Julian Calendar? a b c 14. According to the Gospel of Matthew who actually visits Jesus and what gifts do they bring on their camels? 15. Name the three Wise Men: 1. 2. 3. 15a. In the world of US crime should the term Wise Men or Wise Guys be used to refer to the Mob? 16. At a worldwide level where and when did the first commercially-produced decorations appear? 17. What do the colours red and green symbolize? 17a. Was Father Xmas/Santa Claus first depicted as wearing green, red or white in literature? 18. Which British queen brought the custom of the Xmas tree over from Germany? 19. How long has the poinsettia been associated with Xmas? 20. When do the first specifically Xmas-related hyms date back to? 21. In whose work do Xmas carols first appear? 22. Which Italian regions serve twelve kinds of fish on Xmas Eve? a b c 23. What does the traditional Xmas meal consist of in England and its ex colonies? 24. Which nations prefer to eat goose and pork? a b c 25. Which nations opt for sweeter Xmas delicacies? a b c 26. In your view whats the advantage of E-Xmas cards over hand-written Xmas cards that are posted? 27 Why did the Catholic Church ban the giving of gifts in the Middle Ages? 28 Whats known about the etymological origin of the name Santa Claus? 29 What do the following foods contain? egg nog mince pies yuletide log stuffing cartelladde pigs trotter lentils bubble and squeak toad in the hole chip butty 29a. Which of the above are not consumed between Xmas and New Years Day? A b c 30. In which nations can the Caga Tio and the Caganer be found? A b c 30a. Should they be hung on ones door, put in the crib or manger or round the Xmas tree? NOW LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING ON YOUTUBE AND FILL IN THE GAPS: 1. (group == run dmc – song entitled: christmas in Hollis) - QUESTIONS ON SONG: Whose wallet was found and in what part of NY? What did they eat and drink? What did the naughty elf do? Why was Santa happy? How do they dress on the video? Whats their Xmas message? What animals used instead of reindeer? 2. (group == run dmc – song entitled: christmas in Hollis) QUESTIONS ON SONG: Whose wallet was lost and found? What did they eat and drink? What did the naughty elf do? Why was Santa happy? How do they dress on the video? Whats their Xmas message? What animals used instead of reindeer? Where do they live? 3. Beach Boys - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town You better watch ..........................You better not ......................... You better not pout Im telling you ................. : Santa Claus is coming to town Hes making a .......................... Hes checking it ...................... Hes gonna find ....................... Whos naughty or .................... Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when youre ....................He knows if youre ...................... He knows if youve been bad or good So be good for goodness .................. Oh, you better watch ...............You better not ................... You better not pout Im telling you ................... : Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when youre ...................He knows when youre ........................ He knows if youve been bad or good So be good for goodness ............... You better watch ................etc (chorus) - santa claus yes santa claus, santa claus is comin to town ( x 2 ) White Christmas Lyrics - Band == Beach Boys (version) Im dreaming of a white Christmas just like the ones I used to .................. Where the treetops glisten and children ...................... to hear sleighbells in the snow Im dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I .................. May your days be merry and .....................and may all your Christmasses be white (x 2)
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