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Friday 2 December 2022

Answers to December Quiz Plus ... a recipe for a quick Minestrone Soup

Hello there, I hope you enjoyed yesterday's quiz. Many thanks to all those who read the post and special thanks to those who took time to comment.

~ beautiful Poinsettia ~

Did you know the answers? Well, as promised here are the answers to the seven questions. For ease I have repeated the questions ...

1. What is the birth flower for December?

Holly

2. What is the birthstone for December?

Turquoise

3. Where does Father Christmas (Santa) live throughout the year?

Lapland

4. How many reindeer does Santa (Father Christmas) have?

9
Their names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Read more about the history of Santa's sleigh and reindeer here

5. Which number month of the year was December originally in the Roman calendar?

10

6. Which country gave the world the tradition of the poinsettia as a Christmas flower?

Mexico

7. In what year was Bing Crosby’s recording of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” released?

1942

How did you do? Before I researched the answers, I knew five 😊

... and now on to a tasty recipe suggestion, which you may wish to try.

Quick Minestrone Soup
This recipe suggestion is for a quick and healthy minestrone soup
which uses white beans rather than pasta for extra protein and flavour
more details/recipe can be seen here


~ wishing you a happy month of December ~

A variety of articles and recipe ideas are within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues please take these into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e., use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

33 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

I think I wsould have been sent to the back of the class for my answers! Have a great weeken, Valerie

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

This time I got a sad 2, possibly 5. Reindeer original is 8. Rudolph is added in 1939. Sapphire is also a December gemstone as is blue topaz. Overall, fun quiz!

Jo said...

I was right with the four I thought I knew and guessed correctly with another.

eileeninmd said...

Great quiz, I enjoy these monthly quizzes.

Take care, enjoy your weekend!

Tom said...

...indeed this is soup time.

Jenn Jilks said...

I think I ought to prepare more soups.
I am a December baby, I knew about turquoise!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I was right. I knew everything except turquoise. For once I felt very confident in your test. Usually I feel like the dunce! Love these monthly tests.

CJ Kennedy said...

I missed the flower question and reindeer. I didn't count Rudolph because he wasn't in the original Clement Moore poem. Fun quiz!

Practical Parsimony said...

I was correct on all questions! I thought so.

My name is Erika. said...

I did pretty well. For a switch-smile. And that minestrone soup looks absolutely delicious. Happy weekend to you both!

Teresa said...

Conocía varias respuestas. Besos.

Jeanie said...

Rats! I missed the birthstone!

The Happy Whisk said...

Love the quizzes! Happy FriYay!

Chatty Crone said...

I am so glad you posted the answers - I knew one - how many reindeer did Santa have - lol.

Conniecrafter said...

I did not know that you call Santa home lapland. We lived there for 4 years and I never heard that, very interesting. I think the only one I knew was the reindeers names.

Christine said...

Thanks for the answers!

Snowbird said...

What a fun quizz and beautiful bowl of soup. I'll be trying that.xxx

Bill said...

Thanks for the answers!

happyone said...

I only got 4 right. Was most surprised by number 6.

Anita said...

I love the soup😊

William Kendall said...

I had five.

roughterrain crane said...

I know Rudolph alone. Thanks a lot.

J.P. Alexander said...

Genial te mando un beso y buen fin de semana.

magiceye said...

Interesting quiz! Soup looks yummy!

Margaret D said...

I knew 5..

DVArtist said...

It's been cold here and I think some good Minestrone soups sounds good. Great quiz too. Have a very nice day.

NanaDiana said...

I knew 5 or 6 of those but am glad to know the rest of them now. The soup sounds great. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. xo Diana

Shari Burke said...

I love soup season!

People in North Pole, Alaska would disagree with you about the answer to question 3. ;-)

Kay said...

Sadly, I had to guess and didn't know any of them. Sigh...

carol l mckenna said...

Yummy Minestrone soup ~ Xo

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Martha said...

That soup looks so delicious!

Debbie said...

oooh such fun questions, i missed it again, but still it was fun reading it!! the soup sounds delicious!!!

Dewena said...

Late here but I did get 3. 4, 6, and 7 right.