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CXL

Day 8 - https://www.uk2.net/offers/christmas-competition-2016/

Q: According to legend, what was the origin of the Candy Cane?

A: A choirmaster in Cologne Cathedral in Germany, used sweets hoping it would keep children quiet during Christmas Eve services.

cagsd

Day 9

I'm pretty sure that all of the first 3 are true which means that number 4 is false.

an1179

Mistletoe was a symbol of love and friendship in Norse Mythology, which is where the practice of kissing under Mistletoe comes from TRUE
In Medieval times, people believe Mistletoe possessed mystical powers which could bring good luck to the family and ward off evil spirits. TRUE
The name mistletoe derives from 2 Anglo Saxon words ‘Mistle’ (dung) and ‘tan’ (twig or stick), otherwise meaning ‘poo on a stick’ TRUE
In the Middle Ages, the berries of Mistletoe were believed to hold powers that would stir up the desire of love within people I AGREE I THINK IT IS FALSE

Comping_Awe

Day 10 O Holy Night

mclarkie

Bringing the link down - https://www.uk2.net/offers/christmas-competition-2016/

Comping_Awe

What was the relationship status between Joseph and Mary when Jesus was conceived?
Friends with the intention of getting married
Married
Engaged
None of the above


I would go for engaged but would like confirmation or correction


http://www.bibleistrue.com/qna/qna23.htm


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Saplam

I can't post links but just googled and a biblical site says engaged

HeyerFan

Comping_Awe wrote: »

What was the relationship status between Joseph and Mary when Jesus was conceived?
Friends with the intention of getting married
Married
Engaged
None of the above


I would go for engaged but would like confirmation or correction


http://www.bibleistrue.com/qna/qna23.htm


https://www.uk2.net/offers/christmas-competition-2016/

Mary and Joseph were pledged to marry (ie. engaged) Matthew 1:18. This was a binding contract and because of this the couple were sometimes referred to as espoused or married (https://gotquestions.org/Joseph-and-Mary.html). I too would go with Engaged.

ginjim

does say concieved so no idea what relationship when jesus was born probably friends with benefits at the start till she got up the spout

Comping_Awe

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What was the first Christmas Movie ever made? The Night Before Christmas
Miracle on 34th Street
The First Christmas
Santa Claus


Santa Claus


http://mymerrychristmas.com/the-worlds-first-christmas-movie/