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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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25.2 - Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!
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I would have bet serious money that the lyrics to We wish you a Merry Christmas were "Good tidings we bring to you and your kin"
and not
"Good tidings we bring to you and your king".
However, I suppose King is much easier to find than kin!
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"Good tidings we bring to you and your kin"
and not
"Good tidings we bring to you and your king".
However, ..."
You know, I thought the same thing!
Susan A wrote: "I would have bet serious money that the lyrics to We wish you a Merry Christmas were "Good tidings we bring to you and your kin"
and not
"Good tidings we bring to you and your king".
However, ..."
I am betting with you because we always said "kin" I have looked at other sources for the lyrics and they were written with the word "kin" But you are right "king" is much easier to find :)
Yeah, I think we actually said kin as well but I just did a google search for lyrics and didn't read close enough. I wonder where they use the word king. We can probably add both sets of lyrics so people could use kin, if they wanted to. Now, when I go to church Sunday, the first thing I'm going to do is find the song in the hymnal!
its always interesting hearing what the lyrics *are* vs what we think they are/sing
Will These work:Option 1: Wedlock: The True Story of the Disastrous Marriage and Remarkable Divorce of Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of Strathmore by Wendy Moore
"Mary" is in the Subtitle
Option 2: Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon
Word used: Your
Are cookbooks allowed for Option 4?I'm thinking of this: The International School of Sugarcraft Book One
Dee wrote: "its always interesting hearing what the lyrics *are* vs what we think they are/sing"LOL what is even funnier is when you know what the lyrics are and what people **think** they are and sing.
bamaace83 wrote: "Yeah, I think we actually said kin as well but I just did a google search for lyrics and didn't read close enough. I wonder where they use the word king. We can probably add both sets of lyrics s..."My mom has 4 hymnals here at her house and I just looked and I couldn't find it in there :( So I asked her and she said "ummm I think it is kin or maybe it is king" LOL thanks mom you are a lot of help
Prajakta wrote: "Will These work:Option 1: Wedlock: The True Story of the Disastrous Marriage and Remarkable Divorce of Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of Strathmore by Wendy Moore
"Mar..."
Both are approved! Happy reading. :)
Elizabeth wrote: "
for option 4?"Approved, looks good to me. Why would anyone want to spill ice cream though?
Natalie wrote: "Are cookbooks allowed for Option 4?I'm thinking of this: The International School of Sugarcraft Book One
"Sure, I will approve this book.
Valerie wrote: "Will this work for option 4 drink? 
"Approved, looks like a good book.
Wanda wrote: "Will this work for option 4 drink?
"Sure, approved!
Is this book ok for option 1 -
One of the authors is Mary Higgins Clark
Skandia wrote: "Is this book ok for option 1 - One of the authors is Mary Higgins Clark"
Yes, it looks good to me. I just marked it to read as well.
For Option 1; I have wanted to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley for a long time and this is the link to the actual version I will be reading but there are a number of versions and some of them are listed with less than 250 pages. I just want to make sure that is ok, if the version I am reading has enough pages?thanks!
Jecca wrote: "For Option 1; I have wanted to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley for a long time and this is the link to the actual version I will be reading but there are a number of v..."Sure, as long as your version is over 250 pages then it will work fine.
Option 1: From Dawn To Deceit by Terry Joseph (Joseph)Option 2: Just One Wish by Janette Rallison (Wish)
Claire wrote: "Option 1: From Dawn To Deceit by Terry Joseph (Joseph)Option 2: Just One Wish by Janette Rallison (Wish)"
Both of those work! Have a Happy New Year!
Sorry, no, I think that might be stretching it a little too far.
Yes, that will count as a food item.
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Frankenstein (other topics)The Prophet: Amos (other topics)
The Plot Thickens (other topics)
The International School of Sugarcraft Book One (other topics)
Just One Wish (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (other topics)Dan Chaon (other topics)
Wendy Moore (other topics)
Janette Rallison (other topics)
Terry Joseph (other topics)
Christmas is always one of my favorite times of the year. I love the smells of fresh cookies baking and the sounds of carols playing in the background. Growing up, my family had many traditions during Christmas. We always attended Christmas Midnight Mass, ate a huge breakfast afterwards, and "tried" to sleep for Santa to appear. Christmas morning consisted of fresh cinnamon rolls, hot chocolate, and family memories.
In honor of Christmas traditions, select two options from below and read one book from each.
Each book must be at least 250 pages.
NOTE: ebooks without print versions cannot be used for tasks requiring a specific number of pages. If you read an ebook or audiobook use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition.
Option 1: Midnight Mass is still a special and sacred activity for me to spend with my family. Read a book with one of these exact words found in the title, subtitle or author's name: Joseph, Mary, Jesus. Plurals, possessives, variations or alternate spellings are NOT allowed.
Option 2: It seems like Christmas carols are playing as soon as we sit down the Thanksgiving turkey. My all time favorite Christmas carol is "We wish you a merry Christmas." Read a book with a word of at least 3 letters found in this song in the title or subtitle. Here are the lyrics and another variation. Plurals, possessives, and other variations are NOT allowed.
Required: Specify the word used when you post
Option 3: I love to open presents! Even at 30, I still love the surprise and excitement that comes with sitting around the tree opening presents. Read a book with one of these exact words in the title or subtitle: Bow, Ribbon, Box, Paper, Bag, and Tape. Plurals, possessives, and other variations are NOT allowed.
Option 4: Finally, what is the holidays without food or drinks, especially in my family! Read a book with either a drink or a food item on the cover.
Required:Please post the cover.
Required: Indicate the options when you post
Optional: Have a cup of hot chocolate with your family. One never knows when this could be your last Christmas together!