By Olivia Dignan, Klestia Xherimeja, Ally Labrecque, and Lauren Pazienza
December 22, 2022
Let's test your Holiday knowledge!
Let's test your Holiday knowledge!
What are the names of the nine reindeer?
"Dixon, Rudolph...Dasher?"
-Dennis Libby, Grade 9
Incorrect. Missing 6.
How many candles does a menorah hold?
"Nine!"
-Jonah Wolf, Grade 12
Correct!
Both gingerbread houses and candy canes were introduced to the U.S. by immigrants from what country?
"Mexico?"
-Desmond Scollan, Grade 12
Incorrect. It's Germany.
What makes Frosty come to life?
"An old silk hat!"
-Mr. Forrest, Staff
Correct!
What's the best way to spread Christmas cheer?
"Singing loud for all to hear!"
Laura Kiami, Grade 9
Correct!
How long does it take to grow a Christmas tree?
"2 hours."
-Eric Kapllani, Grade 11
Incorrect. It's 7-10 years.
What state contains the town of Santa Claus?
"Alaska?"
-Natalia Barriga, Grade 12
Incorrect: It's Georgia.
According to the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups for elves?
"Candy, pasta, syrup, and gingerbread?"
-Keira Keogh, Grade 9
Incorrect. They are candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.
What did my true love send to me for the twelve days of Christmas?
"12 bells of ringing
11 something singing
10 balls of snow
9 hens of hacking
8 doves singing
7 pigs of laying
6 geese of laying..."
-Emily Mahony, Gia Farrell, Quinn Power, Grades 10 & 11
Very incorrect.
How about you? Do you know what state contains the town of Santa Claus?
"North Dakota."
-Grace Bender, Grade 10
Incorrect: It's Georgia.
In the movie Home Alone, where does the McCallister family go on vacation?
"Madagascar."
-EMAC J, Grade 12
Incorrect. It was Paris.
Meet the writers!!!
Meet the writers!!!
OLIVIA DIGNAN
OLIVIA DIGNAN
Olivia Dignan, class 2024, is a staff writer for the Dedham Mirror. In her spare time, Liv enjoys eating new food with her friends, thrifting for new clothes, and being outside.
KLESTIA XHERIMEJA
KLESTIA XHERIMEJA
Klestia Xherimeja, class of 2023, is a staff writer for the Dedham Mirror. In her spare time she enjoys reading, shopping, and spending quality time with friends.
ALLY LABRECQUE
ALLY LABRECQUE
Ally LaBrecque, Class of 2023, is a second-year reporter for the Dedham Mirror. She plays 3 sports for the Dedham Marauders. When she's not competing, Ally enjoys traveling and hanging out with friends.
Lauren Pazienza
Lauren Pazienza
Lauren Pazienza, class of 2024, is a staff writer for the Dedham Mirror. She also competes as a Marauder on the soccer team and runs track. She enjoys spending time with her friends, family and her dog.
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