Art In Action: Christmas Trivia Part I

Photo provided.

By Darla McCammon

As a prelude to Christmas, please enjoy the following trivia column.

Answers will appear at the end.

1. Let’s start with one of the world’s favorite Nativity scenes (Photo provided above). Was this painting done by (A) Raphael (B) Leonardo da Vinci (C) Guido Reni or (D) Rembrandt?
2. Eggnog, a traditional Christmas beverage, is also called (A) latte (B) sweet milk (C) milk punch?
3. What specific date does the Bible give for when Jesus was born? (A) spring (B) winter (C) fall (D) when taxes were due (E) not specified.
4. Is it true or false that Christmas dinner used to be illegal? (A) true (B) false.
5. What do some people keep in their bathtubs during the Christmas season? (A) fish (B) poinsettia plants (C) thawing meats for dinner (D) new toys for children.
6. Which of Santa’s reindeer was named after the star of another popular holiday? (A) Vixen (B) Cupid (C) Comet (D) Blitzen.
7. What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time? (A) “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (B) “It’s a Wonderful Life” (C) “Elf” (D) “Home Alone.”
8. What was the first company that used Santa Claus in its advertising campaign? (A) Procter and Gamble (B) Coca-Cola (C) Hershey’s (D) Ford.
9. In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what is the snowman called? (A) Pastor Bowen (B) Lou Holz (C) Saint Nicholas (D) Parson Brown.
10. How old do scholars think Jesus was when the Magi made it to him with their gifts? (A) newborn, (B) about 2 years old (C) 6 years old when safe from Herod.

Answers: 1 (C) Painting is in the London Gallery. 2 (C). 3 (E). 4 (A) Citizens in Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a law against what they deemed overzealous partying at Christmas! 5 (A) Fish. Many European Christians used to keep fish in the tub. It was a luxury food and a good livelihood; thus the carp was kept fresh for their Christmas dinner! 6 (B). 7(D). 8(B). 9 (D). 10 (B).

Things to do: An Al Disbro exhibit is now virtual at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery, courtesy of Mayor Joe Thallemer. Just go to facebook.com/cityofwarsaw to view all of Disbro’s work. This exhibit will be up until the end of January since city hall had to close for COVID-19.

Lakeland Art Association is now open for its free Christmas Boutique until Dec. 19. They are open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Just wear a mask!

Drive to see the light display from Warsaw Parks Department.