FNGD-Come Out and Play!

[tanstaafl2]

Really hard to follow the flow in this bored format...

[silvercamaro]

ROUND TWO:


HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

I love going to Walt Disney World during the holiday season. There are so many "extras".
One of these is the "Holiday Storytellers" at World Showcase in EPCOT. Each of the
countries represented in World Showcase has an actor putting on a little presentation
in which some of that country's Holiday customs and traditions are explained. I'm going to give you a description of the storyteller/custom, you tell me the country.
1 point for getting 1 right, 3 points for getting 2 right, 5 points for getting all 3 right.

1-A gnome who lives in the barn and protects the family farm. On Christmas Eve the family leaves a bowl of Christmas porridge
in the barn for him. (Gnomes LOVE porridge.) The farm animals get special Christmas feed, and sheaves of grain
are mounted on a pole to feed the hungry birds.

Norway

2-A friendly witch is the rather unlikely storyteller in this country. She was an old woman sweeping her front steps
when the Magi came by and asked for directions to Bethlehem - though they were following the star.
The asked her to join them, but she "minds her own business" and refused to follow. She soon regretted that decision,
but by then the star was gone, and since then she roams the world looking for the Christ Child, and leaving gifts for
the children on January 5 (eve of the Epiphany), just in case she's found the child.

Italy

3- In this country, the "Daruma seller" describes how they celebrate the New Year rather than Christmas.
The Daruma sellers sell these Daruma dolls, that are pretty roly-poly, and even when dropped on their heads
still end up right-side-up. The Daruma dolls have eyes without pupils, and by tradition at New Years you make
a wish and paint a pupil in the Daruma's left eye. Then when your wish comes true, you paint in the other pupil.
If it doesn't...you can try again the next year.

Japan

THE COUNTRIES AT EPCOT ARE MEXICO, NORWAY, CHINA, GERMANY, ITALY, UNITED STATES, JAPAN, MOROCCO, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA

Thanks for narrowing down the world of choices.

[DevilKitty100]

ROUND TWO:


HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

I love going to Walt Disney World during the holiday season. There are so many "extras".
One of these is the "Holiday Storytellers" at World Showcase in EPCOT. Each of the
countries represented in World Showcase has an actor putting on a little presentation
in which some of that country's Holiday customs and traditions are explained. I'm going to give you a description of the storyteller/custom, you tell me the country.
1 point for getting 1 right, 3 points for getting 2 right, 5 points for getting all 3 right.

1-A gnome who lives in the barn and protects the family farm. On Christmas Eve the family leaves a bowl of Christmas porridge
in the barn for him. (Gnomes LOVE porridge.) The farm animals get special Christmas feed, and sheaves of grain
are mounted on a pole to feed the hungry birds.


2-A friendly witch is the rather unlikely storyteller in this country. She was an old woman sweeping her front steps
when the Magi came by and asked for directions to Bethlehem - though they were following the star.
The asked her to join them, but she "minds her own business" and refused to follow. She soon regretted that decision,
but by then the star was gone, and since then she roams the world looking for the Christ Child, and leaving gifts for
the children on January 5 (eve of the Epiphany), just in case she's found the child.



3- In this country, the "Daruma seller" describes how they celebrate the New Year rather than Christmas.
The Daruma sellers sell these Daruma dolls, that are pretty roly-poly, and even when dropped on their heads
still end up right-side-up. The Daruma dolls have eyes without pupils, and by tradition at New Years you make
a wish and paint a pupil in the Daruma's left eye. Then when your wish comes true, you paint in the other pupil.
If it doesn't...you can try again the next year.

THE COUNTRIES AT EPCOT ARE MEXICO, NORWAY, CHINA, GERMANY, ITALY, UNITED STATES, JAPAN, MOROCCO, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA

Not really a need for a spoiler on these since no one would be brave enough to copy my answers.

1.Norway
2.United Kingdom
3.Japan

[fantine33]

My sister and I had a whole act worked out to do the Sisters number. And insisted on performing it whenever possible.

I love that scene!! If I had it on DVD I would watch it over and over.

Well done, you two.

I always got to be Rosemary Clooney. Because I was the oldest, and that meant I got to do the "Love You Didn't Do Right by Me" number as well.

[fantine33]

My sister and I had a whole act worked out to do the Sisters number. And insisted on performing it whenever possible.

I love that scene!! If I had it on DVD I would watch it over and over.

Well done, you two.

I have the DVD. I get a little choked up at the part where the General is surprised by the guys in his old company.

Silly sentimental me.

If you only get 'a little choked up' you have a heart of stone. Let me help you:

We'll follow the old man, wherever he wants to go (take it from there)

[tanstaafl2]

Just as a matter of curiosity, how many rounds are there usually?

[silvercamaro]

I haven't thought about that song in decades, but I bet I can still remember all the lyrics .....

Sisters, sisters,
There were never such devoted sisters.
Never had to have a chaperone, no sir.
I'm here to keep my eye on her.

Etc., etc., etc.

[fantine33]

I just did a little research for my Christmas QOD. None of which concerned any of these. Ha! I was only sure of the second one, so providing the list of guesses was a big help.

[T_Bone0806]

I love that scene!! If I had it on DVD I would watch it over and over.

Well done, you two.

I have the DVD. I get a little choked up at the part where the General is surprised by the guys in his old company.

Silly sentimental me.

If you only get 'a little choked up' you have a heart of stone. Let me help you:

We'll follow the old man, wherever he wants to go (take it from there)

There seems to be a lot of dust in the room all of a sudden.

[fantine33]

I haven't thought about that song in decades, but I bet I can still remember all the lyrics .....

Sisters, sisters,
There were never such devoted sisters.
Never had to have a chaperone, no sir.
I'm here to keep my eye on her.

Etc., etc., etc.

Caring, sharing,
Every little thing that we are wearing.
When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome
She wore the dress
And I stayed home!

(This part involved draping a sheet while I looked mean)

[Pat_Summerall]

I've golfed with Bing Crosby

on a course near the Holiday Inn

we were definitely playing with High Society

but just when thing were Going My Way

he comes on like a Man on Fire

I was a Little Boy Lost

he had me Scared Stiff

I thought I was on The Road to Utopia

but his final round turned out to be

The Greatest Show on Earth

[T_Bone0806]

Just as a matter of curiosity, how many rounds are there usually?

5

[fantine33]

It's halftime of the game, in case you couldn't tell. Allen Iverson is incredible. He played 57 minutes in Denver last night. He's running around in Portland like he's Carmelo's age.

[etaoin22]

Spoiler

ROUND TWO:


HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

I love going to Walt Disney World during the holiday season. There are so many "extras".
One of these is the "Holiday Storytellers" at World Showcase in EPCOT. Each of the
countries represented in World Showcase has an actor putting on a little presentation
in which some of that country's Holiday customs and traditions are explained. I'm going to give you a description of the storyteller/custom, you tell me the country.
1 point for getting 1 right, 3 points for getting 2 right, 5 points for getting all 3 right.

1-A gnome who lives in the barn and protects the family farm. On Christmas Eve the family leaves a bowl of Christmas porridge
in the barn for him. (Gnomes LOVE porridge.) The farm animals get special Christmas feed, and sheaves of grain
are mounted on a pole to feed the hungry birds.

Sounds like something Garrison Keillor / Lake Wobegon might do. Norway


2-A friendly witch is the rather unlikely storyteller in this country. She was an old woman sweeping her front steps
when the Magi came by and asked for directions to Bethlehem - though they were following the star.
The asked her to join them, but she "minds her own business" and refused to follow. She soon regretted that decision,
but by then the star was gone, and since then she roams the world looking for the Christ Child, and leaving gifts for
the children on January 5 (eve of the Epiphany), just in case she's found the child.

I would have gone for Russia on this one, but lacking a Slavic country, will choose Gemany.



3- In this country, the "Daruma seller" describes how they celebrate the New Year rather than Christmas. China
The Daruma sellers sell these Daruma dolls, that are pretty roly-poly, and even when dropped on their heads
still end up right-side-up. The Daruma dolls have eyes without pupils, and by tradition at New Years you make
a wish and paint a pupil in the Daruma's left eye. Then when your wish comes true, you paint in the other pupil.
If it doesn't...you can try again the next year.

THE COUNTRIES AT EPCOT ARE MEXICO, NORWAY, CHINA, GERMANY, ITALY, UNITED STATES, JAPAN, MOROCCO, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA

[tanstaafl2]

Just as a matter of curiosity, how many rounds are there usually?

5

Hokey dokey! We shall see if I can hang...

[T_Bone0806]

Waiting to see if Doc Letters has an answer before proceeding..

[tanstaafl2]

Waiting to see if Doc Letters has an answer before proceeding..

Apparently he does!

[fantine33]

Just as a matter of curiosity, how many rounds are there usually?

5

Hokey dokey! We shall see if I can hang...

I could say something to that. But I won't.

Just look for the Peanuts avatar. And ignore all the drivel that is accompanied by the Bret Michael Packing Pic.

[tanstaafl2]

5

Hokey dokey! We shall see if I can hang...

I could say something to that. But I won't.

Just look for the Peanuts avatar. And ignore all the drivel that is accompanied by the Bret Michael Packing Pic.

And I was so hoping you would...

[silvercamaro]

I haven't thought about that song in decades, but I bet I can still remember all the lyrics .....

Sisters, sisters,
There were never such devoted sisters.
Never had to have a chaperone, no sir.
I'm here to keep my eye on her.

Etc., etc., etc.

Caring, sharing,
Every little thing that we are wearing.
When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome
She wore the dress
And I stayed home!

(This part involved draping a sheet while I looked mean)

All kinds of weather, we stick together
The same in the rain and sun
Two different faces, but in tight places
We think and we act as one.

[fantine33]

I haven't thought about that song in decades, but I bet I can still remember all the lyrics .....

Sisters, sisters,
There were never such devoted sisters.
Never had to have a chaperone, no sir.
I'm here to keep my eye on her.

Etc., etc., etc.

Caring, sharing,
Every little thing that we are wearing.
When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome
She wore the dress
And I stayed home!

(This part involved draping a sheet while I looked mean)

All kinds of weather, we stick together
The same in the rain and sun
Two different faces, but in tight places
We think and we act as one.

Then my Dad and my brother would take our props and do the Crosby/Kaye version.

[silvercamaro]

Fanny, I think we've got an act for the first BB talent show -- you know, when we have a show in the barn.

[tanstaafl2]

Fanny, I think we've got an act for the first BB talent show -- you know, when we have a show in the barn.

Now that would be something to see!!! Just say when...

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

-A gnome who lives in the barn and protects the family farm. On Christmas Eve the family leaves a bowl of Christmas porridge
in the barn for him. (Gnomes LOVE porridge.) The farm animals get special Christmas feed, and sheaves of grain
are mounted on a pole to feed the hungry birds.

NORWAY


2-A friendly witch is the rather unlikely storyteller in this country. She was an old woman sweeping her front steps
when the Magi came by and asked for directions to Bethlehem - though they were following the star.
The asked her to join them, but she "minds her own business" and refused to follow. She soon regretted that decision,
but by then the star was gone, and since then she roams the world looking for the Christ Child, and leaving gifts for
the children on January 5 (eve of the Epiphany), just in case she's found the child.

ITALY


3- In this country, the "Daruma seller" describes how they celebrate the New Year rather than Christmas.
The Daruma sellers sell these Daruma dolls, that are pretty roly-poly, and even when dropped on their heads
still end up right-side-up. The Daruma dolls have eyes without pupils, and by tradition at New Years you make
a wish and paint a pupil in the Daruma's left eye. Then when your wish comes true, you paint in the other pupil.
If it doesn't...you can try again the next year.

JAPAN



The Yukons take the lead.

[SportsFan68]

Ugh! I bungled that one.

On to the next!