Christmas Riddles

This year’s Christmas Trivia is more like Christmas Riddles. Inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas Song, each correct answer will contain a lyric from the song – one word from one of the gifts. For example, an answer to the riddle could be “Dancing with the Stars” because “dancing” is one of the lyrics within the song, “nine ladies dancing”.

You might be able to answer the riddle on its own but cross checking to see if it aligns with the song lyrics will be helpful. For example if the question was about a sweet fruit bearing plant. “Pear Tree” and “Fig tree” could perhaps both make sense, but you’d know it was “pear tree”, since that matches the song! Yurtle the Turtle could be another answer because of “Two Turtle Doves”

Number 1 – 10 and Good luck!

1. These sweet treats are like little cocoa fortune cookies.

2. This Seattle restaurant is known for their benedicts and egg bakes. The little brick building is quite charming and they welcome people of all sizes.

3. His name is a riddle –better not to say it at all.

4. This musical sitcom stars Shirley Jones and David Cassidy. They sing like kin.

5. This 1963 Horror film took flight.

6. These are often a symbol of love or fidelity because of their seemingly monogamous relationships. They also contrast ugliness.

7. Part worker bee, part emotional lifeboat, this person is responsible for sincere sentiments and providing their signature.

8. A valuable magnetic pointer. Sounds like one of his dark materials.

9. This musician led many children astray. What a rat!

10. BONUS: Cumulatively, 364 total items are delivered by the twelfth day. Since 1984, the cumulative cost of the items mentioned in the song has been calculated. What is the total costs for all goods and services in 2015? *The people mentioned in the song are hired, not purchased.

** Answers at the bottom of the page **

1.       Dove Chocolate 

2.       The Fat Hen

3.       Lord Voldemort  

4.       Partridge Family 

5.       Birds 

6.       Swans 

7.       Maid of Honor 

8.       Golden Compass 

9.       The Pied Piper 

10.   PNC Bank, the bank that calculates it every year calls it the “Cost of Christmas”– for 2015 it is $155,407.18.

Counting,

SJW