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Unread post by Ragazi » Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:16 pm

Hey folks it is that time of year for caring and sharing so I am here to do just that. I want to give stuff away every day from December 1st to the 24th I will be posting 3 questions on the forums here on this thread. They will be related to this time of year with a random question included. They could be anything from trivia to brain teasers to riddles. Here is how they will be formatted.

1. Christmas Question.
2. Winter Festival Question.
3. Random.

Yeah but where is the giving of stuff away? You ask? Well its simple. Everyday those questions will be posted the FIRST THREE people to Pmail me (Do not post here....log onto paradox and Pmail me at Ragazi #2113 with the answers) MAKE SURE they are spelled correctly as several of them will be spelling sensitive. Incorrect spelling will disqualify that answer whether it is correct or incorrect. Each day I will announce winners and they will receive the following prices.

1st place: A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: 1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.

Pretty cool huh? But wait....there's MORE! Each correct answer, no matter if you place or not, will be awarded 1 point. Those that place will be awarded a bonus 1 point. Then on the 25th at the end of the contest. The top three point scorers will be awarded something very cool to drool over for example maybe a Token of Appreciation or something super rare!!!(Prizes for this will be determined and posted as the event goes on).

So to sum this up here are the quick rules for reference...

1. Come to this thread to read the questions posted at 1am Eastern Standard Time daily. Cut off is 1am the following day.
2. Learn the answers and log onto Paradox and Pmail Ragazi #2113 (That's me!).
3. The first three to get the most answers correct wins a daily prize.
4. Every correct answer will earn points. Those that place will get a bonus point.
5. The top three point scorers win.
6. DO NOT post answers or anything here so people can come see the questions easily.
7. Don't forget that even though the winners on the day have already been selected you can still send in your answers to gain points on the month end prize that features cool stuff including a bright shiny new token! :D
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Unread post by Ragazi » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:32 pm

Yeah I know its a few hours early but I am anxious to kick this thing off!

1. Name all eight of santa's reindeer (No Rudolf doesn't count).
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen

2. Chinese New Year is celebrated when?
Late January to early Febuary, Feburary 3rd 2011 OR the second new moon of the winter solstice.

3. In his career Carlos Augusto Alves Santana has been nominated 14 Grammy Awards. How many did he actually win?
10

1st place: (Arikel)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (Right2Wrong2000)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (Phantom491)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.



Remember to log into the game and send me (Ragazi #2113) the answers in a simple and clear format. DO NOT POST THE ANSWERS HERE or your entry for the day will not count.

P.S. Some of the questions are easy and others were chosen with google in mind so by all means use google if you wish. You will find at times the answer is not always in front of your nose...
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Unread post by Ragazi » Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:13 pm

Day 2 questions

1. The first commercial Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in London in what year?
1843

2. Chinese New Year is told to have begun with a fight involving a mythical beast. What is that beast's name?
Nein

3. The Georgia Guidestones is a large granite monument in Elbert County, Georgia, USA. The structure is sometimes referred to as an "American Stonehenge." When was it built and what was the name used to commission its construction?
1979, R. C. Christian

1st place: (phantom491) A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (jazzycat) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (Right2Wrong2000)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:08 pm

Day 3 questions

1. Name 5 countries that DO NOT celebrate Christmas?
People's Republic of China, (excepting Hong Kong and Macao), Japan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Thailand, Nepal, Iran, Turkey and North Korea

2. What date is the celebration of Yule observed?
Dec. 21

3. In the T.V. Series Family Guy episodes "Da Boom", "Blind Ambition", "No Chris Left Behind" and "Meet the Quagmires" features a moment when a long, unexpected fight between Peter Griffen and an anthropomorphic chicken, which interrupts the main storyline. What is the chickens name?
Ernie the Giant Chicken

1st place: (Jazzycat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (Right2Wrong2000) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (Unknownz)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:47 pm

Day 4 Questions

1. List three TRADTIONAL Christmas Carols. (NOT SONGS, Carols! Yes there is a difference.)

# "Angels We Have Heard on High"
# "Away in a Manger"
# "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella"
# "Coventry Carol"
# "Deck the Halls" (Deck the Hall)
# "Ding Dong Merrily on High"
# "The First Nowell" (The First Noël)
# "Gabriel's Message"
# "Go Tell It on the Mountain"
# "God rest you merry, gentlemen" (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)
# "Good King Wenceslas"
# "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
# "Here We Come A-Wassailing"
# "The Holly and the Ivy"
# "I Saw Three Ships"
# "I Wonder as I Wander"
# "In Dulci Jubilo"
# "In the Bleak Midwinter"
# "It Came upon the Midnight Clear"
# "Joy to the World"
# "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"
# "O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)"
# "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
# "O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel)"
# "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
# "Once in Royal David's City"
# "Silent Night"
# "Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night)"
# "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
# "We Three Kings of Orient Are"
# "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
# "Wexford Carol"
# "What Child Is This"
# "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"


2. There are four traditional customs the ancient Germanic peoples celebrated Yule with. Name two of them.
Yule log, Yule goat, Yule boar, Yule singing

3. In the film Mad Max:Beyond Thunderdome the character Aunty Entity refereed to Mad Max several times with the same Term of Endearment. What was it she called him? (NO its not "Solider" like she calls him at the end of the movie.)
Raggedy Man


1st place: (Jazzycat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (R2W2k) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (phantom491)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:30 pm

Day 5 (Moving right along!)

1. List three items given out on Christmas 2007 in the game Paradox the Musical.
# Christmas stocking
# Merry Christmas 2007 T-Shirt
# RCJG-4000
# Christmas cracker
# festive paper hat
# flashlight keychain
# plastic smiley-face ring
# toy water pistol
# candy necklace


2. In Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November is festival Diwali also called Deepavali. It is a time to celebrate the triumph of good over evil and is popularly known as the "festival of lights". How many days does it last?
5

3. In the episode "Out of Gas" on the Television Series Firefly, the spaceship Serenity breaks down and needs a single part to be repaired. What was the name of that part?
Compression Coil

1st place: (R2W2K)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (JazzyCat) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (phantom491)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.

Note: Long day winners posting pending.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:02 pm

Day 6


1. In 1937, what country issued two "Christmas greeting stamps" one featuring a rose and the other zodiac signs.
Austria

2. During the festival of Diwali what marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama?
Naraka Chaturdasi

3. Name the three sponsors named on the side of the bike that the character Shotaro Kaneda possessed in the Japanese cult classic anime Akira.
Shoei, Cannon, citizen

1st place: (Jazzycat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (R2W2K) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (phantom491)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:15 pm

Sorry this is a tad late. Haven't been feeling well.
Day 7

1. In 1912 a ship was bound for Chicago with a cargo of Christmas trees when it foundered off the coast of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in a violent storm. Killing all on board. Also known as "The Christmas Tree Ship". What was its actual name?
Rouse Simmons
2. Samhain is a Gaelic harvest festival that occurs on what dates?
October 31–November 1
3. What United Kingdom based band is listed as 6th overall best-selling artist claiming sales of 200-300 million and 113.5 million actual sales in the United States?
Led Zeppelin (Not the Beatles as some had answered. Beatles were the number 1 best-selling artist.)


1st place: (R2W2K)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (JazzyCat) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (McFeisty)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:46 pm

Slight delay on my posting...My comp is going thru a reformat So I borrowed a friends to handle a few other things I need to do and post this. Not to worry my wife is a wiz at reformating and I will be back online by wensday at 1pm or sooner central USA time. Sorry about this guys but i had a pretty nasty virus.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:44 am

Day 8

1. Christmas has origins that pre-date christian beliefs. In latin the time of year was called "Dies Natalis Solis Invicti" (Latin). What does that translate to English?
The birthday of the unconquered sun

2. Samhain is one of the eight annual festivals, often referred to as what?
Sabbats

3. In the Japanesse Anime Armitage III what is the name of Naomi Armitage's "father"?
Dr. Asakura

1st place: (phantom491)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (R2W2K) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (JazzyCat)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:56 am

Day 9

1. List three of the 25 most performed christmas songs.
1. "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) – Mel Tormé, Robert Wells
2. "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" – Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
3. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" – Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin
4. "Winter Wonderland" – Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
5. "White Christmas" – Irving Berlin
6. "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
7. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" – Johnny Marks
8. "Jingle Bell Rock" – Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe
9. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" – Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram
10. "The Little Drummer Boy" – Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone
11. "Sleigh Ride" – Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
12. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" – Edward Pola, George Wyle
13. "Silver Bells" – Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
14. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" – Johnny Marks
15. "Feliz Navidad" – José Feliciano
16. "Blue Christmas" – Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson
17. "Frosty the Snowman" – Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins
18. "A Holly Jolly Christmas" – Johnny Marks
19. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" – Tommie Connor
20. "Here Comes Santa Claus" (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) – Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman
21. "It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas" – Meredith Willson
22. "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" – Bob Allen, Al Stillman
23. "Carol of the Bells" – Peter J. Wilhousky, Mykola Leontovich
24. "Santa Baby" – Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
25. "Wonderful Christmastime" – Paul McCartney


2. The Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple known as Hanukkah lasts how many days?
8

3. Name the company founded in 1840,by brothers Selden T. and George W. Scranton.
Lackawanna Steel Company


1st place: (R2W2K)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (Jazzycat) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (McFeisty)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:55 am

Day 10

1. What was the name of the the business partner and ghost that warns the character Ebenezer Scrooge at the beginning of Charles Dickens' "A Chrismas Carol".
Jacob Marley

2. The festival of Hanukkah is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique, nine-branched candelabrum, which is called what?
the Menorah or Hanukiah

3. The Japanesse anime Elfen Lied's opening theme contains visual references to works by which artist?
Gustav Klimt

1st place: (phantom491)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (jazzycat) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (R2W2K)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:37 am

Day 11
Note don't forget tomorrow is the last day of the extended deadline time. The questions on the 13th will be posted at 1am CST USA and this will also be the latest time that you can turn your answers in for the 12th....

1. The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, originally choreographed by who?
Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

2. Saturnalia is an Ancient Roman festival that was held in honor of the god Saturn and was first celebrated to raise citizen morale after a crushing military defeat at the hands of the Carthaginians. Saturnalia was a time to eat, drink, and be merry. What dates was this popular Roman festival celebrated?
December 17 through December 23

3. The first recorded European landfall on the Australian continent were attributed to the Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon. He made landfall on February 26, 1606 near what modern day town?
Weipa

1st place: (Jazzycat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (Phantom491) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (judiper)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:16 pm

Day 13
What happened to day 12 you say? Frankly I was too busy. Work has inventory on the 13th and I had to work extra hours get help get our store ready. Sorry about that. So to make up for it this set of questions has DOUBLE the winnings. That's right whatever it says the prize is bellow its doubled also everyone that participates this day only will get a special extra something.

1. Traditionally what method of delivery do children in Great Britain use to deliver their Letters to Santa Clause? (Hint:Not the postal service)
Throw the letter in the fireplace.

2. The customary greeting for Saturnalia was what?
Io Saturnalia

3. In "A Charlie Brown Christmas" who talks Charlie Brown into directing the school play?
Lucy

1st place: (R2W2K)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (Jazzycat) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (Phantom491)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:46 pm

Day 14

1. What item is said to bring Frosty the Snowman to life?
Old SIlk Hat //Old Top Hat //Magicians Hat

2. The Buddhist holiday known as Bodhi in Sanskrit or Pali. Is Celebrated on what date?
December 8 or the 8th day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar

3. Classic 80s rock band Boston has had four top ten hits since their formation. What are the names of those songs?
More than a feeling // Don't look back // Amanda // We're Ready // Long Time* // We're Ready*
*Acceptable answers


1st place: (Phantom491)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (Jazzycat) 1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (R2W2K)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:21 pm

Day 15

1. Bing Crosby's biggest musical hit was his recording of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas", which he introduced through a 1942 Christmas-season radio broadcast and what movie?
Holiday Inn

2. Bodhi commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni or Siddhartha Gautauma, experienced what?
Enlightenment

3. Japanese writings consist how many different alphabets AND name them?
Three: Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana
I was completely impressed with some of the answers on this one. McFiesty's especially. Great job guys!



1st place: (McFiesty)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (Phantom491)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (JazzyCat)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:36 pm

Day 16

1. Name your favorite Christmas song.
If you don't know the answer to this then your name should be Ebeneser Scrooge! :p

2. The Western Christian holiday of All Saints' Day, which celebrates all the saints in its faiths, falls on what day?
November 1st

3. It was 24 years ago, 1986, that the Oscar for best director went to Oliver Stone, and his film won the Academy Award, also, for Best Film. What was the title?
Platoon


1st place: (McFiesty)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (phantom491)1 piece of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (Jazzycat)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:28 pm

Day 17

1. The 12 days of Christmas are commonly believed presently to count down the last twelve days or Christmas. This however is not the case. Its true meaning is to count from Christmas to January 6th, which is a christian feast day called what?
Feast of the Epiphany

2. The Western Christian holiday of All Souls' Day, which commemorates the faithful departed, falls on what day?
November 2nd (OR 3rd if the 2nd is on Sunday)

3. Former New York policeman Edward Mahoney dropped a few letters from his name and became a 1970's music star. Who is he?
Eddie Money

1st place: (R2D2k)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (JazzyCat)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (judiper)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:26 pm

Day 19
Yeah well I thought I had posted the questions for day 18 but I neglected to hit the submit button. I am sorry about that. So I guess today is DOUBLE PRIZE day again. For those that place 1st-3rd you will get double the regular prize winnings. For those that DO NOT rate 1st-3rd shall receive DOUBLE POINTS! This will not upset the monthly standings in the least I assure you as long as those that have been playing regularly are consistent.

1. In the movie "A Christmas Story" Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: "an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle" but during the movie is told by his mother and others that it is a bad idea with what reason?
He will shoot his eye out.

2. The Inti Raymi ("Festival of the Sun") was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti. It also marked the winter solstice and a new year in the Andes of the Southern Hemisphere. What date was it celebrated?
June 24

3. From the French term chatepelose, meaning “hairy cat," comes the appropriate name of what insect?
caterpillar

Double the below prizes for today
1st place: (JazzyCat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (jupider)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (R2D2K)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.

4rth place + Double points.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:41 pm

Day 20

1. Name the song that contains the lyrics, "Mistletoe hung where you can see, Ev'ry couple tries to stop."
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

2. The Inti Raymi was prohibited by Viceroy Francisco de Toledo in what year?
1572

3. Name two billionares to die in 1976.
Howard Hughes and Jean Paul Getty

1st place: (JazzyCat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (R2W2K)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
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Unread post by Ragazi » Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:28 am

Day 21
Now it gets interesting. Several have mentioned that if I post new questions at the same time every day it could give several people advantages over others so from this point forward new questions will be posted between 9pm and 6am CST USA (Texas). This should mix it up some. :p

1. In 'Twas The Night before Christmas' what was mamma wearing on her head when she settled down for a long winters nap?
Her Kerchief

2. (2 Part question. 1 point each)
(a). Yaldha is the Persian Winter Solstice Celebration which has been popular since ancient time until now. What day is it celebrated?
December 20th or 21st

(b). During Yaldha, Watermelons are placed on a traditional piece of furniture similar to a very short table. What is this short table called?
Korsi

3. Burning the Clocks is winter solstice festival that takes place each year in Brighton, UK. What year was it founded?
1993


1st place: (R2W2K)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (JazzyCat)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (jupider)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:20 pm

Day 22
1. In the United States and Canada what is the popular treat and drink that children leave for Santa Clause on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies

2. On the night of Yaldha what fruit is most commonly consumed?
Foods common to Yalda celebration include watermelon, pomegranate, nuts, and dried fruit

3. A bus driver was heading down a street in Colorado. He went right past a stop sign without stopping, he turned left where there was a "no left turn" sign, and he went the wrong way on a one-way street. Then he went on the left side of the road past a cop car. Still-he didn't break any traffic laws. Why not?
He was waking.

1st place: (JazzyCat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (R2W2K)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (phantom491)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:05 am

Day 23

1. The iconical Christmas figure Santa Clause has several names. Name one of them besides Santa Clause.
Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply "Santa"

2. Lupercalia was a very ancient, possibly pre-Roman pastoral festival. It was celebrated to avert evil spirits and purify the city, releasing health and fertility. It was subsumed Februa, a possibly earlier-origin spring cleansing ritual held on the same date, which gives the month of February its name. When was it observed?
February 13 through 15

3. When I am filled I can point the way, When I am empty Nothing moves me, I have two skins One without and one within. What am I? Gloves

1st place: (JazzyCat)A rare "bauble grenade"
2nd place: (R2W2K)1 peice of the "Emerald Ensemble".(Placers Choice)
3rd place: (McFiesty)1 Artery Hardener & 1 Dixon's Cider Spider.
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Unread post by Ragazi » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:32 pm

Day 24 LAST DAY!!!!

1. List 2 winter festivals that existed BEFORE pre-christian influence.
Saturnalia, Roman New Year, Germanic Feast days, Yule, Feast of Juul. There are others but this are the most well known.

2. For the last 6000 years Makar Sankrati has been celebrated to commemorate the begining of the harvest festival what date does is it observed?
Jan 16

3. In the episode of Family Guy when Peter brings James Woods to a PTA meeting to stop the renaming of James Woods High. What NAME BRAND candy was used to lure James Woods into Brian's and Peter's trap?
Reese's Pieces

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Unread post by Ragazi » Fri Dec 24, 2010 7:58 pm

My hats off to those of you that participated throughout the contest. It takes a lot of dedication to stick with something like this this long. Also I was impressed with some of the answers they were truly a pleasant surprise.


Conga-rats to the winners!

Merry Christmas and Happy Yule!!!!!
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Unread post by McFeisty » Sat Dec 25, 2010 4:31 pm

This was fun, thanks for running it!

Care to post the most interesting or educational responses? I'd be interested to see. :)

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Unread post by Rakkasan » Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:11 pm

Great contest Ragazi, very very impressive!

It was plenty of fun to watch, so I know you certainly succeeded in entertaining all your contestants, good job! :)

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Unread post by sallyfox » Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:33 pm

Well done Raggy!

You held it together really well.

Kinda makes me think your next contest will be even BETTER....... (hint hint) :D

And thanks to all who entered..... you people made it fun! xo


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Unread post by Cowboy » Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:02 pm

thanks ragazi (and sallyfox? for some of the prizes)

It was fun to watch
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