Other - Holidays - October 2006

2006-10-31 19:38:12 · 5 answers · asked by anil d 1

2006-10-31 19:09:54 · 3 answers · asked by prokoyo w 1

examples: bath basket (bubblebath,cute soaps,lotion,brush,etc)

coffee basket (gourmet coffee,cups,etc)

pet basket (pet toys, treats, supplies)

2006-10-31 16:47:35 · 5 answers · asked by bananapuddingwithcoolwhip 2

Trick or Treat? Please answer the following questions and let's see
how much you know about Halloween.
1. Where did the word "Halloween" came from?
a. Edward J. Halloween
b. Hallmark's first line of cards
c. All Hallows Day
d. Weaning children from candy
e. The hallowed jack-o'-lantern

2. Though candy is a staple of Halloween, for what Holiday is more
candy sold?
a. Valentine's Day
b. Christmas
c. Easter
d. Thanksgiving
e. Arbor Day

3. Where did the tradition of trick-or-treating first begin?
a. England
b. Ireland
c. United States
d. France
e. India

4. Who first started celebrating Halloween?
a. The British
b. The Americans
c. The French
d. The Celts
e. The Polish

5. What does the word "witch" mean?
a. Spooking lady
b. Warted nose
c. Magician
d. Broom rider
e. Wise one

6. The jack-o'-lantern was first placed outside the house to show what?
a. Sympathy for the dead
b. Trick-or-treaters where to go
c. Who has the best candy
d. How to waste a good pumpkin
e. That pumpkins are good for more than pie

7. In more recent years, Halloween celebrates what?
a. Great costume ideas
b. Increased business for dentists
c. Candy manufacturers
d. The spirit of children
e. The end of harvest season

8. How much do Americans spend each year on Halloween merchandise?
a. $100,000
b. $1 million
c. $65 million
d. $2.5 million
e. $5 million

9. What is pumpkin?
a. Vegetable
b. Legume
c. Meat
d. Fruit
e. Bread

10. Halloween's color are orange and black. What does the black symbolize?
a. Night
b. Witches
c. Hell
d. Death
e. Chocolate

2006-10-31 16:33:52 · 9 answers · asked by rauma_raumamary 2

2006-10-31 16:17:20 · 2 answers · asked by DeborahDel 6

2006-10-31 16:14:39 · 1 answers · asked by rwilson1684 1

Goblins, graveyards, ghosts??

2006-10-31 16:12:13 · 8 answers · asked by whrldpz 7

I was a dark fairy Princes!!! hOOT! hOOT!

2006-10-31 16:09:06 · 4 answers · asked by Shay Kak 2

I would also like some way to personalize each gift? Thanks for you ideas. This year money will be a little tighter, but I want peoples gifts to be made with my own hand this year.

2006-10-31 16:02:46 · 9 answers · asked by cruisingalong 4

I am a spanish major and I kinda wanted to give my christmas tree and christmas decor a little touch of my fave language. The only thing is I don't know what the words for things such as gift bags, wrapping paper, or ornaments.
I'd love to find some paper with marry christmas or happy holidays in multipule languages.

2006-10-31 16:02:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 14:34:25 · 6 answers · asked by A06 1

2006-10-31 14:31:43 · 5 answers · asked by Mason Moon 1

If you did then what were you?

2006-10-31 14:21:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 14:11:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 13:59:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 13:56:26 · 2 answers · asked by eaggomez 1

It seems as though it's not as popular as when I was a kid in the 80's

2006-10-31 13:37:46 · 10 answers · asked by Nigel Tufnel, Lead Guitar 1

Holidays are all about celebration, so what is your favorite and why?

I like the holidays from Halloween to New Year's Day and everthing in between.

2006-10-31 13:29:44 · 10 answers · asked by Jacques 5

Whats a good present. My sons graduating middle school,8th grade. Hes 14. The Cost is no problem. Name some diffrent types of things. Thanks and 10 ptz...

2006-10-31 13:26:19 · 15 answers · asked by PERSON 3

A truly scary Halloween thought for the kids.

2006-10-31 13:10:13 · 5 answers · asked by Sue Chef 6

New Guinea- A society where food is shared or gifted as a part of social life, money is not to be used.

2006-10-31 13:09:50 · 1 answers · asked by Nischal P 1

2006-10-31 12:55:16 · 14 answers · asked by nemraC 6

2006-10-31 12:43:25 · 11 answers · asked by the shadow knows 3

Does anyone celebrate the dead? Like on the day after Halloween called All Saints Day? I think it is a respectful honor to the ones who lived and then passed, what do you think?

2006-10-31 10:41:32 · 3 answers · asked by Jinxie K. 1

I like December, Christmas is awesome.

2006-10-31 10:29:56 · 20 answers · asked by RIDLEY 6

If so do you prefer a theme that will last through out the entire upcoming holiday season or do you change with each holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years)?

2006-10-31 10:15:57 · 11 answers · asked by Cynthia S 4

We need to keep with this year's parade theme of Hollywood's Golden Years, while connecting it to our animal shelter. Any ideas for how to decorate?

2006-10-31 08:42:41 · 1 answers · asked by speedyagilitydogs 1

My excitement starts building up in September! sometimes i even put up the tree shortly after that...but i remember growing up, my dad setting up the tree, the awful shopping spree's (i used to hate going shopping and my mum hated it more cause i was terribly picky about clothes, i used to be drawn without being deliberate, to expensive dresses we couldnt afford, sometimesi offered to go without new clothes cause i was so picky) anyway, once was out the way, there was the meal preparation Christmas eve, soft comforting christmassy songs always playing, people all on holiday (most business shut down during our long school holiday in south africa to re-open january only) and a very very relaxed peaceful atmosphere, and unexpected visits from family members on Christmas day! The thought of it alone is comforting, and makes me tingle...

2006-10-31 08:21:46 · 23 answers · asked by Wisdom 4

Which celabration do you like better: Halloween or Christmas? I personally perfer Christmas. Familys and freinds get together, it's on older holiday, it lasts longer, it has more memories and it's more meaningful.

2006-10-31 06:52:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which celabration do you like better: Halloween or Christmas?
I personally perfer Christmas. Familys and freinds get together, it's on older holiday, it lasts longer, and it's more meanful.

2006-10-31 06:51:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous