Christmas: A-Z #2

 

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A

Calander consisting of just one month and twenty-five days.

B

Since 1954 the New York City Ballet has presented a version of "The Nutcracker" staged by this late Russian-born choreographer.

C

Mode of transportation for the Magi.

D

For your final gift, your true love will give to you a dozen of these.

E

Legolas and Buddy are unusually tall examples.

F

Kids in England get pretty impatient for this Christmas dessert, at least according to the song.

G

The first department store in the U.S. to kick off the holiday shopping season with a parade on Thanksgiving.

H

Evergreen plant with stiff, jagged leaves and red berries on their boughs.

I

State where "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", "Home Alone" and "The Santa Claus" were set.

J

He played the Ghost of Christmas Past in "Mickey's Christmas Carol."

K

"Good ____ Wenselaus looked out, on the feast of Stephen..."

L

Gave a profound surmation of the true meaning of Christmas for Charlie Brown.

M

"I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Underneath the _________ Last Night..."

 

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N

19th Century illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" often credited with creating our present day image of Santa Claus.

O

Author of "The Gift of the Magi".

P

Flower indigenous to Mexico that while popular at Christmastime in North America is actually called an "Easter Flower" in Spain.

Q

Yes Virginia, some people do celebrate Christmas in this country.

R

Role played by Peter Billingsly in "A Christmas Story".

S

Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans, Darlene Love, The Crystals and The Ronettes all sing on his Christmas Album.

T

Modern day country where Santa Claus (as Saint Nicholas) came from.

U

A sexy gift for one's girlfriend, a boring gift for a someone's son.

V

Reindeer that shares it's name with a female fox.

W

Circular door adornment often made of evergreen branches.

X

What Kris Kringle plans to buy for a friend with his bonus check in Miracle on 34th Street.

Y

Prospector who befriends Rudolph and Hermy.

Z

If you are waiting up for Julemanden, are burning a calender candle and greeted with the words "Glædelig Jul", there's a good chance your on this island (the old one).