{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fcharset128 Arial Unicode MS;}{\f1\froman\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1503;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\sb100\sa100\qc\b\f0\fs36 138 GAMES!!\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\fs24 1. HOSTESS SCAVENGER HUNT\par \ulnone\b0 To get your Hostess in the party spirit, give her this Hostess Scavenger Hunt. This is a list of 30 different types of people. If she has 10 of them at her party, give her a special gift. Each person counts for only one category.\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 1. A good friend\cell 16. A lady on a diet\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 2. A relative\cell 17. Someone with size 9 shoes\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 3. A grandmother\cell 18. A babysitter\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 4. Someone she works with\cell 19. Someone who lives in a corner house\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 5. Someone with a camper\cell 20. A former neighbor\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 6. Someone with red hair\cell 21. An Avon Lady\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 7. A neighbor\cell 22. Someone who books a party\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 8. Someone who wears glasses\cell 23. A lady with a cat\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 9. A person who lives in a tri-level house\cell 24. An old school friend\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 10. A person who lives in a mobile home\cell 25. A mother-to-be\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 11. A Sunday School teacher\cell 26. Someone with all daughters\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 12. A secretary\cell 27. Someone with all sons\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 13. A bowler\cell 28. A teacher\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 14. Someone with a station wagon\cell 29. A person with a green car\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4297\clvertalc\cellx8670\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 15. Someone who just moved\cell 30. A hairdresser\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b\line 2. HOSTESS RAFFLE\par \ulnone\b0 Cut a picture of something from your catalog you choose to give away. This item should have a higher-end cost to it. Place the picture in the middle of a small piece of poster board. Divide the board into squares (as many as you want, but at least 50), and number each square. A Hostess can earn squares on the board as follows:\par \ul One square for each:\ulnone \ul Two squares for each:\par \ulnone *Holding a party *$1,000 Party\par *$500 Party *A Referral who becomes\par *Each booking from party a Demonstrator\par *A book party with at least 12 buying guests\par *$100 in outside orders before (home) party\line\line\ul\b 3. HOSTESS OF THE MONTH\par \ulnone\b0 Offer a special gift to the Hostess with the highest retail sales during a particular month. This is especially effective for slower times of the year.\par \ul\b\line\line\line 4. EASY ADDING GAME\line\ulnone\b0 This little game is easy to do, You just add figures like 2 plus 2.\par Multiply, subtract, or divide, more and more,\par There is a prize for the highest score.\par I wonder who came here from afar,\par Give yourself 5 if you came by car.\par Were you on time? Not a minute late?\par Punctuality pays, so give yourself 8.\par A necklace gives you 5, and earrings 3,\par Glasses are 9 more when they are on you,\par 10 points more if your eyes are blue.\par Score yourself 5 if you show any pink,\par But take away 10 if you left dishes in the sink.\par Count all your buttons, each gives you 1,\par Except if they\rquote re white, and then you get none.\par Each bow is 1 point, but safety pins are taboo,\par So for each one you\rquote re wearing, take away 2.\par Open toe shoes are quite fine,\par So, give yourself 10 if you are wearing that kind.\par Now here\rquote s a chance to score you better, \par Add 6 points if you\rquote re wearing a sweater.\par 1 Point for each year that you have been wed,\par But take away 5 if your hair is red.\par Now daughters are sweet, and on that we agree,\par So for each one you have you may now add 3.\par But when adding up points, boys are worth more,\par So, for each one of your sons, go ahead and add 4.\par If you kissed your husband or boyfriend, add 12,\par But into your personal life I must delve\'81\'63\par If you kissed them both you must subtract 20,\par Because you\rquote re in trouble and trouble aplenty.\par Now that\rquote s all there is, so total your score,\par (Except if you\rquote re a special friend, there\rquote s more.)\par It\rquote s a 50 point bonus for V.I..P.\par If you\rquote ll be a Hostess for \par (name of your company) and me!\line\line\ul\b 5. FUNNY ADJECTIVES\line\ulnone\b0 Have each guest write the name of an adjective on a piece of paper and put into a bowl. Pull them out one at a time as you read the following:\par Hello, I represent _____, the _____ company in the world. We sell the _____ products. I am very pleased to be in this _____ home tonight. We must admit, we have a _____ Hostess. Of all the groups I have ever held a show with, you are by far the _____. And once again, I want to thank our _____ Hostess for inviting me into her home this evening.\par I am sure by the end of the evening, you will agree I am the _____ demonstrator you have ever met. I do hope that you have such a good time tonight you will invite me into your _____ home, so that you can receive some of our _____ merchandise free, too. Now\'81\'63I will continue with our demonstration because afterwards, our _____ Hostess will be serving some _____ refreshments.\line\line\ul\b 6. FEMININITY GAME\line\ulnone\b0 This is a most unusual game, \par it really doesn\rquote t have a name.\par It\rquote s as simple as a game can be, \par just listen and add your total and you will see.\par You\rquote re fashionable and you live in a whirl, \par give yourself 10 points if you\rquote re wearing a pearl.\par Give yourself 10 if your toes are peeking out, \par and earrings will give you another 10 to count.\par Add 10 points if you\rquote re wearing red, \par And another 10 if there\rquote s gray on your head.\par Now count those buttons, for each you get 3, \par and another 10 if you\rquote re showing your knee.\par Oh Boy! Now for the big Hooray! \par 15 points if you kissed a man today!\par Stop and listen, here\rquote s a stunner, \par subtract 3 points if you have a runner (in your nylons).\par So you think you\rquote re going to win? \par Take away 3 for that safety pin.\par If you cooked a mean and not heated soup, \par you earn 10 points and a merry WHOOP!\par Attended church on Sunday?\'81\'63Gee that\rquote s fine! \par Give yourself another 9.\par This game has ended, now wasn\rquote t that fun? \par Add up your score and see who won!\par \ul\b 7. QUARTER AUCTIONS\line\ulnone\b0 1. Make up a set of index cards with numbers up to the amount of guests you expect to attend.\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 2. Have several items value $3 - $10 or more determined by the maximum amount of quarters you might collect\'81\'63you can always have people place two or more quarters in a container. \par 3. Each person gets an index card with the number written on it. Have a container with the numbers up to the amount you\rquote ve handed out so you can pick a number for the winner.\par 4. Hold up and demonstrate the item that will be in the auction. Anybody wishing to participate may do so by placing a quarter into a container and holding up their card.\par 5. You then draw a winning number. If the number you draw does not have their card up, continue drawing until someone with the card up wins.\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\i *Note:\ulnone\i0 You can tease them by saying: \ldblquote This number is higher than 5, has two digits, etc.\rdblquote\par \ul\i *Notes on Quarter Auctions: \par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\i0 1. This gets the hostess to call her guests and remind them about the party and to bring quarters.\par 2. You can donate any money collected to a needy children\rquote s group, church, etc.\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 8. AUCTION PARTY\line\ulnone\b0 An auction party is used to increase sales, bookings and prompt payment of parties. You will need play money and prizes (2 for every 5 guests) wrapped so guests do not know what is inside of package.\par Distribute money as follows:\par $100 for Attending the Party\par $200 for Bringing a Friend\par $100 for Placing an Order\par $200 for Order over $40\par $200 for Paying for Order at Party\par $200 for Booking a Party\par $300 for Booking Party to be Held Within Two Weeks\par $500 for Requesting Information about Becoming a Demonstrator\par After everyone has placed their orders, begin the Auction of the items wrapped. The highest bidder gets the item. \par \ul\i *Note:\ulnone\i0 You may also issue money during the party as prizes for other games you might play, someone asking questions, etc.\par \ul\b 9. THE PRICE IS RIGHT\par \ulnone\b0 Take four items and put prices that are wrong next to each one. Guests have to place the items in order, matching the price with the correct item. You can even make the whole party a \ldblquote Price is Right\rdblquote theme. Your commercials can be showing Bonus Buys, Booking Gifts, etc. You will be showing the merchandise while playing the game.\par Also, to get everybody to play the game, put their name in a hat or bowl and draw four names. Those four people bid on an item (guess the price) and the person closest gets to play the game. On the next round, repeat the procedure.\par \~\par \ul\b\line\line\line 10. #15 GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Build attendance at parties by telling the Hostess you\rquote ll have special prizes to award at the party if she has at least 15 guests. Space the gifts throughout the evening. You could give gifts for:\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. A guest who\rquote s been married 15 years or more\par 2. A guest who has a total of 15 children and grandchildren\par 3. A guest who has a total of 15 letters in her first and last name\par 4. A guest who has a child 15 years old\par 5. A guest who has a birthday on the 15\super th\nosupersub of the month\par \pard\sb100\sa100 Be sure to have enough gifts in case more than one guest qualifies for each \ldblquote 15\rdblquote you announce.\par \ul\b 11. THE NIGHTGOWN GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Tell your Hostess when coaching her that you will be playing this game. Have her call all her guests and tell them to ring what they wear to bed in a brown paper bag. As the guests arrive, place all the garments in one large brown paper bag without letting anyone see what the other person brought. When it is time for the game, hold each garment up individually. Have each guest writ down on a piece of paper who they think wears that garment to bed. At the end, the person with the most names correct wins.\par \ul\b 12. MOVIE STAR GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Have the Hostess call each guest and tell them to bring a picture of their favorite movie star or personality, but not to tell or show it to anyone. Put them all in a bag, then pull them out one at a time and have each guest guess who brought which picture. The guest with the most correct wins.\par \ul\b 13. RECRUITING GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests add their points as you read this story.\par If any selling you have done before, \par put down 10 as the start of your score.\par If you have a car and are able to drive, \par the thing you must do is just add 5.\par A little spare time will add to your score, \par for this you may add 15 more.\par If you like people and think they are grand, \par add 6 more to see where you stand.\par Add 10 points if you think parties are fun, \par and when you add this you are almost done.\par If you score the highest, it is plain to see,\line a __________ Demonstrator is what you should be.\par \fs20\~\par \ul\b\fs24 14. DO YOU HAVE THIS\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests keep score of their points on their order forms. You can then look over the forms at home to find the person who might be a good candidate for recruiting. \par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. 50 points \endash Do you own a color TV\par 2. 50 points \endash Are you a two car family\par 3. 25 points \endash Do you own a washer\par 4. 25 points \endash Do you own a dryer\par 5. 25 points \endash Do you work outside your home\par 6. 25 points \endash Are you a one car family\par 7. 30 points \endash Are you bored with being a homemaker (cooking, cleaning, etc.)\par 8. 25 points \endash Do you wish you had a new wardrobe\par 9. 25 points \endash Do you need new carpeting or curtains \par 10. 25 points \endash Does your budget need some help\par \pard\sb100\sa100 Give everyone a gift and tell them \endash \ldblquote Everyone is receiving a small gift right now from my game gifts, but some of you will be even bigger winners. I\rquote ll be calling you in a day or two with news about that.\rdblquote The next day you can call a guest and tell her about becoming a representative. By looking at the scores, you will know her needs or wants and be able to help her get them.\par \ul\b 15. LOOK AND BOOK\par \ulnone\b0 Help the guests visualize! Pick a guest seated in a fairly large chair and start \ldblquote piling on\rdblquote the free merchandise she\rquote d get with a $300 party. Ask another guest to keep a total on how much it all adds up to. Don\rquote t forget to include Guest Club Gifts, Bonus Buys, Early Bonuses, or any other company specials. It\rquote s sure to leave a super impression!\par \ul\b 16. GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests list 10 gift giving occasions. After they have completed their list, call off occasions and have guest check off if they have it listed. First one to complete their list wins. After the game, mention that you are going to show a line of merchandise that has gifts for ALL of these occasions and ALL are affordably priced or FREE by holding a party! \par \ul\i *Note:\ulnone\i0 Start with the least thought of, with the most common to be read last. \par \ul\b 17. SNEAKY GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Have each guest write the names of two friends, two relatives, two co-workers, two neighbors and two club members. Give a prize to the first person finished. After they are through, tell them their guest list is already made out for their home (or book) party. \par \ul\b 18. $50 SHOPPING SPREE\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests write on a sheet of paper as many items as they could order with $50 in free merchandise. They may select only one of each item they choose. The person who \ldblquote orders\rdblquote the most items without going over $50 \endash and comes closest to the $50 total wins.\par \ul\b 19. PASS THE BUCK\par \ulnone\b0 Ask the guests how much they\rquote d expect to pay for a gift. They\rquote ll usually say $10-$15. Hand a $50 bill to a guest and tell everyone that each time an item is priced lower than what they expect to pay, to pass the buck to the next guest. Everyone pays closer attention to the demonstration and this helps them realize how reasonable the prices are. They person left holding the buck at the end of the party wins.\par \ul\b 20. SEEKING GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Choose an item in your display that is pictured small and \ldblquote almost hidden\rdblquote in the catalog. Name and describe it for the guests. The first person to find it in the catalog wins. This really gets the guests to \ldblquote see everything\rdblquote in the catalog.\par \ul\b 21. LET\rquote S MAKE A DEAL\par \ulnone\b0 You will need: 4 envelopes and a basket with your inexpensive door prizes. Inside each envelope, put a small piece of paper folded several times so they can't see it. On one, write $1.00; another $2.00; another $3.00; and another $5.00. Tell everyone what is inside and that they are gift certificate for tonight! Have the first person to your left pick one of the envelopes. But tell her she CAN'T LOOK!!!!\par Now, play one of the "Right-Left" game and the envelope travels right and left. At the end, tell the person with the envelope "DON\rquote T LOOK" ~ Because I want to "Make A Deal" with you. Say: "Since you didn't pick the envelope, maybe your luck is better than hers...so you can trade for another envelope if you want to" (Hold the other envelopes out). Usually everyone is hollering "trade" or "don't trade").\par Next, say, "DON'T LOOK!" ~ "I'll make another deal with you...(Pull out your gift basket) "I will trade you the envelope for an item in my basket....that envelope could be worth $5 or maybe just $1" (Everyone is again yelling "trade" or "don't trade"). She then makes her choice. \par Then say, "DON'T LOOK!!!" ~"I have another deal to make with you....I will give you your envelope back and DOUBLE what's inside or give you TWO prizes from my basket IF you will book a show tonight and help (Hostess) out."\par If she doesn't book she gets either what's in the envelope or her gift but MOST of the time they will book. \par \ul\b 22. WHAT\rquote S IN YOUR NAME\par \ulnone\b0 This is a great game for the guests to get acquainted and to become relaxed. Each guest says her name and then makes a sentence using every letter in her name. Lots of laughs and complete nonsense. \par Example: Chris = Chris Had Roses In Shoes\par Linda = Linda Is Near Darling Arnold\par \ul\b 23. SAY CHEESE PLEASE\par \ulnone\b0 This is a cute game to get everybody smiling. How can you not have a good time when you\rquote re smiling? Have each person smile as big and wide as they can. Measure and record their smiles. The biggest smile always wins! \par \ul\b 24. HAWAII BOUND\par \ulnone\b0 Stand in front of the guests and tell them, \ldblquote I\rquote m going to Hawaii\rdblquote , as you point to each guest one by one. That guest must tell you two things they would take to Hawaii with them. If they can\rquote t think of two, then they are out of the game. The last guest able to tell you two things is the winner.\par \ul\b 25. TRY IT\'81\'63YOU\rquote LL LIKE IT\par \ulnone\b0 Start by introducing the Hostess and saying something nice about her. Then have her introduce the person on her right and say something nice about her. Continue around the room until each person has introduced the person next to them and said something nice about that person.\par \ul\b 26. WHAT\rquote S MY LINE?\par \ulnone\b0 As each guest arrives, give them a slip of paper with the name of an occupation written on it. Guests must mingle and ask questions of each other to determine the occupations of the other guests. The guest with the most correct answers wins.\par \ul\b 27. AUTOGRAPHS\par \ulnone\b0 Give all guests paper and pencil. Tell them they have one minute to collect as many signatures as they can. The person with the most signatures wins. You can vary this game by asking them to write with their opposite hand.\par \ul\b 28. HAWAIIAN GAME\par \ulnone\b0 This is a fun game to relax everybody. Give each person a piece of paper. Tell them to lay in on the catalog and turn lengthwise on their laps. Tell them to close their eyes and keep them closed for the entire game. \par \ldblquote We\rquote re going on a Hawaiian vacation, so draw an island in the middle of your paper.\rdblquote\par ---to the left of your island, draw a ship\par ---you are surrounded by water, so put some fish in the sea\par ---this is Hawaii, so put a palm tree on the island\par ---it\rquote s a nice day, so put some birds in the air\par ---that ship didn\rquote t get there all by itself, so put a sailor on the ship\par ---he might get hungry, so draw some coconuts on the palm tree\line ---sailors like to see where they are going, so put some port holes on the ship\par ---sailors like entertainment, so draw a hula dancer on the island\par ---it\rquote s a sunny day, so put a sun in the sky\par \~\par Now you can open your eyes! We are going to see how well you did. \par \ul Score points if:\par \ulnone Your island is in the middle \endash 10 points\par Your ship is to the left of the island, but not touching \endash 10 points\par For each fish you have \endash 5 points\par For the base of the palm tree being on the island \endash 5 points\par For each bird you drew \endash 5 points\par If the sailor is on the ship, not swimming \endash 15 points\par If any coconut is on the tree \endash 5 points\par If the porthole is on the ship \endash 10 points\par If the hula dancer is on the island \endash 15 points\par \ul Now\'81\'63the sun:\par \ulnone If to the left \endash 20 points\par If to the right \endash 15 points\par If in the middle \endash 10 points\par Highest points wins!\par \ul\b 29. EASTER IN THE PARK\par \ulnone\b0\ldblquote Imagine your paper is a park in the spring time, and follow my directions.\rdblquote\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. Draw a pond in the middle of your park.\par 2. Draw a sailboat on your pond.\par 3. The sun is shining high in the sky.\par 4. There is a big tree on the right side of the park.\par 5. There is an Easter basket under the tree.\par 6. There are eggs in the basket.\par 7. There are birds flying over the water.\par 8. One of the eggs hatched. Draw a baby chick by the basket\par 9. There are kids playing ball in the park.\par 10. Write the date that Easter falls on this year.\par 11. There is an Easter basket under the tree.\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul Give yourself points based on the following:\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone 1. 5 points if your sailboat has more than 1 sail.\par 2. 10 points if your sun has rays.\par 3. 5 points if you drew a ball for the kids to play with.\par 4. 1 points for every egg that is touching the basket.\par 5. 5 points if your chick is on the ground and not in the tree.\par 6. 5 points if you knew that Easter was on _____ this year.\par 7. 1 point for every bird in the sky.\par 8. 10 points if your kids have faces and aren\rquote t just circles.\par \ul\b\~\par \pard\sb100\sa100 30. HALLOWEEN DRAWING GAME\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Draw a pumpkin in the center of your page\par 2. Put some bats above the pumpkin\par 3. Draw a moon in the upper left corner\par 4. Oops! Please put eyes and a nose on your pumpkin\par 5. Put a spider web in the lower right hand corner\par 6. Did I ask you to put a stem on top of your pumpkin? \par \pard\sb100\sa100 Please do that now!\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 7. Draw some bones below your pumpkin\par 8. Draw a ghost on your paper (ghosts are invisible\'81\'63remember?)\par 9. Please draw a witch\rquote s broom on the left of the pumpkin\par 10. Oh yes\'81\'63please put a spider in that web.\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul Points scored as follows:\par \ulnone 3 points if your pumpkin is in the middle of the page\par 1 point for every bat\par 2 points if the moon is in the left corner\par 2 points for the nose and each eye that is on the pumpkin\par 2 points if the web is in the lower right corner\par 4 points for the stem on top of the pumpkin\par 1 point for each bone\par 3 points if you can find the ghost\par 2 points if the broom is to the left of the pumpkin\par 10 points if the spider is in the web\par \ul\b 31. SNOWMAN GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests follow these directions: \par Draw a circle the size of a half-dollar in the middle of your paper\par Now\'81\'63you\rquote re drawing Frosty the Snowman, so you need to make one larger and one smaller circle to complete the body.\par Put two eyes on his head\par Give him two arms\par Give him a carrot nose\par He needs a broom to hold\par Go back to his face and give him a big smile\par He needs buttons down the front\'81\'63give him 3\par Finish by putting a hat on his head and a pipe in his mouth\par \ul Score points as follows:\par \ulnone 5 points if all 3 circles touch each other\par 5 points if his broom touches anywhere on either arm\par 5 points for each eye in the smallest circle\par 5 points if the smile touches the small circle anywhere\par 5 points for each button in the middle circle\par 5 points if the hat touches his head anywhere\par 5 points if the pipe touches his mouth\par \ul\b 32. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN\par \ulnone\b0 Give each guest a sheet of paper and pencil. Ask them to sketch Santa Claus while following your step-by-step instructions. Sounds easy? It is, but there's one little catch - they must close their eyes while they do it!\par Draw a circle (his body)\par Draw a smaller circle (his head)\par Draw his left leg\par Draw his right arm \par Draw his nose on the head \~\par Draw his boot on the left leg \par Draw his right leg \par Draw his eyes \~\par Draw the sack beside Santa \par Draw his beard \par Draw his boot on the right leg \par Draw the left arm \par Draw a present in the sack \par Draw gloves on his hands \par Draw a hat on his head\par \ul Score points as follows:\par \ulnone 10 for legs in right place; \par 15 for nose on the head; \par 20 for boots on the legs; \par 25 for eyes on head; \par 30 for the sack; \par 35 for gloves on hands; \par 40 for the present in the sack; \par 40 for both arms attached; \par 50 for the beard on his face; \par 75 for the hat in the proper place.\line Total the points and award a gift to the guest with the highest score! \~\par \ul\b 33. JUST LIKE MY HOSTESS\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests write the first word that comes to mind as you call out the following. Whoever matches the most with the Hostess wins.\par 1. Husband 11. Home\par 2. Trip 12. Toy\par 3. Laugh 13. Candy\par 4. Cold 14. Music\par 5. Coat 15. Dog\par 6. Money 16. Run\par 7. Animal that begins with \ldblquote R\rdblquote 17. Famous brother\par 8. Early spring flower 18. Type of Insurance\par 9. Something marked \ldblquote Grade A\rdblquote 19. Wood to make furniture\par 10. Musical Instrument 20. Pastel color\par \ul\b 34. HOW OBSERVANT ARE YOU\par \ulnone\b0 This game can be played either with guests answering the questions about the Hostess (have her leave the room while you ask questions), or with guests answering questions about each other (have them stand back to back).\par Variation to confuse guests: If you\rquote re going to ask the questions about the Hostess, have carry around the room to each guest a tray with several small household items on it, and have the guests \ldblquote look over\rdblquote everything on the tray. (This is to distract guests from the real purpose of the game). Then have the Hostess go in another room, and ask the following:\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. What is the color of her hair?\par 2. What color pants is she wearing?\par 3. What is the color of her eyes?\par 4. Is she wearing flats shoes or heels?\par 5. Is she wearing a necklace?\par 6. Are there buttons on her outfit?\par 7. Is she wearing glasses?\par 8. How tall is she (within 1 inch)?\par 9. Is she wearing earrings?\par 10. Is she wearing a bracelet or watch?\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 35. WHO WENT TO THE DANCE\par \ulnone\b0 Question: A frog, a steer, a duck, and a skunk wanted to go to a dance, but needed $1.00 each to get in. Who didn\rquote t have the $1.00 to get in?\par Answer: The frog had a greenback, the steer had four quarters, the duck had a bill, the deer had a buck, but the skunk had only a scent!\par \ul\b 36. MYSTERY PACKAGE GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Wrap an unusually shaped gift in a pretty package. When all the guests are seated, and may be waiting for the last guests to arrive, pass the gift around. Instruct the guests that they may shake the package if they want to. Each guest is to write down what they think is inside. They should be very specific. For example\'81\'63if they think it is a candle \endash write what color. If they think it is a toy \endash exactly what color, size and so forth. If you use an item from the catalog, play to have the guests tell what they have guessed is inside after you conclude your demonstration. If it is not an item from the catalog, find the winner right away. The guest who guesses nearest to the actual item is the winner.\par \ul\b 37. BAG IT\par \ulnone\b0 Get 10 brown paper bags, and put one item in each (examples: toothbrush, toothpicks, cotton balls, paper clip, pencil, ball, etc.). Tape the bags shut and number them 1-10. Have each guest write what they think is in each numbered bag. The guest with the most correct wins.\par \ul\b 38. MIRROR GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Place a mirror in a paper bag and fold the top over. Tell guests that you have something that is alive and bites inside. They may feel the bag and make a guess. Answers are whispered to you, and if they are wrong, you open the bag and let them see themselves. Tell each guest not to tell the others what they saw.\par \ul\b 39. DO YOU NOW YOUR NEIGHBOR?\par \ulnone\b0 Have each guest get a partner and stand back-to-back. Be sure you don\rquote t have any mothers and daughters or sisters together. Tell them to number their paper from 1-14. If there is an uneven number of guests, stand with one of the guests, so she\rquote ll have a partner. Ask the following questions and have them answer them on a sheet of paper. After all questions have been asked, have them return to their seats and mark their answers right or wrong. Most correct answers wins.\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. What color hair does she have?\par 2. How many rings does she have on?\par 3. What color clothing is she wearing?\par 4. How many children does she have?\par 5. Is she wearing a pantyhose?\par 6. How old is she?\par 7. Is she wearing shoes or sandals?\par 8. Does she have on earrings?\par 9. Is she wearing buttons?\par 10. Is she wearing a watch?\par 11. Does she have nail polish on?\par 12. Does she have a necklace on?\par 13. What type of television show does she like?\par 14. What color are her eyes?\par 15. What color is her hair?\par \ul\b 40. ALPHABET\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 You will need a watch or clock with a second hand for this game. Give each guest, in turn, a letter of the alphabet (except J, K, O and Z). Each guest will have one minute to say as many words with the letter she has. Keep score and write down each guest\rquote s total. Each person takes their turn with a different letter and the highest scorer wins.\par \fs20\~\par \~\par \~\par \~\par \ul\b\fs24 42. SIZE GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Read the size of items in a home and let guests write down the item they think it is.\par 1. 9 x 12 \endash Rug 7. 7 \'bd - Woman\rquote s shoe\par 2. 81 x 108 \endash Sheet 8. 34 dash 29 \endash Men\rquote s pants\par 3. 3 feet \endash Yardstick 9. 7 \'be - Man\rquote s hat or ladies glove\par 4. 15 dash 33 \endash Man\rquote s shirt 10. 54 x 54 \endash Luncheon table cloth\par 5. 10 cubic feet \endash Refrigerator 11. 21 inch \endash Television\par 6. 9-1/2 \endash Man\rquote s shoe 12. 2 x 4 \endash Lumber, board, beam\par \ul\b 43. WHAT COUNTRY IS IT\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Popular at Thanksgiving (Turkey) 6. Always wanting to eat (Hungary)\par 2. What you are when you shiver (Chile) 7. Always in a hurry (Iran or Russia)\par 3. A cook uses it when frying (Greece) 8. A singing bird (Canary Island)\par 4. Sounds cold (Iceland) 9. Never turns brown (Greenland)\par 5. Easy to break (China) 10. Reminds of straw hats\par \pard\li5760\sb100\sa100 (Panama or Mexico)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 44. NAME THE \ldblquote A\rdblquote STATES\par \ulnone\b0 Name the states that END with the letter \ldblquote A\rdblquote\par 1. Alabama 6. Alaska 11. Florida 16. Oklahoma\par 2. Arizona 7. California 12. Georgia 17. Pennsylvania\par 3. Louisiana 8. Nevada 13. W. Virginia 18. Iowa\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 4. Montana 9. Minnesota 14. So. Carolina 19. No. Carolina\par 5. Nebraska 10. Indiana 15. So. Dakota 20. No. Dakota\par \pard\li13680\sb100\sa100 21. Virginia\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 45. THE \ldblquote M\rdblquote STATES\par \ulnone\b0 Name the eight states that begin with the letter \ldblquote M\rdblquote : Maine, Minnesota, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana\par \ul\b 46. THE \ldblquote N\rdblquote STATES\par \ulnone\b0 Name the eight states that begin with the letter \ldblquote N\rdblquote : New York, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey, North Dakota, North Carolina, Nevada, Nebraska\par \ul\b 47. STATE CAPITALS\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx2791\clvertalc\cellx5489\clvertalc\cellx8355\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 Atlanta (Georgia)\cell Columbus (Ohio)\cell Denver (Colorado)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx2791\clvertalc\cellx5489\clvertalc\cellx8355\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 Augusta (Maine)\cell Tallahassee (Florida)\cell Topeka (Kansas)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx2791\clvertalc\cellx5489\clvertalc\cellx8355\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 Boise (Idaho)\cell Albany (New York)\cell Boston ( Massachusetts)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx2791\clvertalc\cellx5489\clvertalc\cellx8355\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)\cell Carson City (Nevada)\cell Madison (Wisconsin)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx2791\clvertalc\cellx5489\clvertalc\cellx8355\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 Austin (Texas)\cell Richmond (Virginia)\cell Nashville (Tennessee)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx2791\clvertalc\cellx5489\clvertalc\cellx8355\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 Honolulu (Hawaii)\cell Sacramento (California)\cell Little Rock (Arkansas)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx2791\clvertalc\cellx5489\clvertalc\cellx8355\pard\intbl\cell\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 Trenton (New Jersey)\cell Dover (Delaware)\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\fs20\~\par \~\par \ul\b\fs24 48. STATES OF SONG\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. My Old (Kentucky) Home\cell 8. Sweet (Georgia) Brown\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 2. Poor Little (Rhode Island)\cell 9. Carry Me Back to Old (Virginia)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 3. The (Missouri or Tennessee) Waltz\cell 10. (Maryland) My (Maryland)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 4. The (Washington) March\cell 11. Deep in the Heart of (Texas)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 5. Back Home Again in (Indiana)\cell 12. (Arkansas) Traveler\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 6. (Carolina) in the Morning\cell 13. (Jersey) Bounce\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 7. (Alabama) Bound\cell 14. (Louisiana) Hayride\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3918\clvertalc\cellx7755\pard\intbl\cell\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 15. Beautiful (Ohio)\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\fs20\~\par \~\par \ul\b\fs24 49. COLORS IN SONG\par \ulnone\b0 Tell guests to list all the names of songs they can think of that have a color as part of the title. The person with the most songs listed wins. Some examples: White Christmas, The Old Gray Mare, Blue Moon, Greensleeves, etc.\par \ul\b 50. A SONG FOR MY LADY\par \ulnone\b0 Complete the song title with a woman\rquote s name.\par 1. Long Tall (Sally) 5. Sweet (Caroline)\par 2. Second Hand (Rose) 6. _____ Girl (Georgie)\par 3. Oh (Suzannah) 7. Hello (Dolly)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 4. I Dream of (Jeannie)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 51. BLACK MAGIC GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Each answer has the word \ldblquote Black\rdblquote in it.\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. Police weapon (Blackjack)\par 2. Characters in a minstrel show (Blackface)\par 3. Famous horse (Black Beauty)\par 4. To purchase illegally (Black Market)\par 5. To extort money (Blackmail)\par 6. Untalked of member of a family (Black Sheep)\par 7. Name of a flower (Black-eyed Susan)\par 8. Detective of old TV series (Boston Blackie)\par 9. Man who makes horseshoes (Blacksmith)\par 10. Famous pirate (Blackbeard)\par 11. 14\super th\nosupersub century disease (Black Plague)\par 12. Indian tribe (Blackfoot)\par \ul\b\~\par \pard\sb100\sa100 52. DO YOU KNOW YOUR NURSERY RHYMES\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Come blow your horn (Little Boy Blue)\par 2. The mouse ran up the clock (Hickory Dickory Dock)\par 3. He licked the platter clean (Jack Spratt)\par 4. A merry old soul was he (Old King Cole)\par 5. Yes sir, Yes sir, Three bags full (Baa Baa Black Sheep)\par 6. Met a pieman going to the fair (Simple Simon)\par 7. How does your garden grow? (Mary, Mary Quite Contrary)\par 8. His name was Dapple Grey (I Had a Little Pony)\par 9. All the kinds horses (Humpty Dumpty)\par 10. I\rquote ve been in London (Pussycat, Pussycat)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 53. WHO LOST\par \ulnone\b0 1. Their mittens? (Three Little Kittens) 6. His cow and sheep? (Little Boy Blue)\par 2. Her sheep? (Little Bo Peep) 7. Her pocket? (Lucy Locket)\par 3. Her magic slipper? (Cinderella) 8. Their pail of water? (Jack & Jill)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 4. His balance? (Humpty Dumpty) 9. Her nose? (Old King Cole\rquote s Maid)\par 5. Their way? (Hansel & Gretel) 10. Their tails? (3 Blind Mice)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 54. FRONT PAGE HEADLINES \endash MOTHER GOOSE\par \ulnone\b0 1. Farmer\rquote s Wife Attached by Rodents Three Blind Mice\par 2. King\rquote s Men Fail to Revive Crash Victim Humpty Dumpty\par 3. Man\rquote s Request for Taste of Pastry Denied Simple Simon\par 4. Violinists Give Command Performance for King Old King Cole\par 5. Wedded Pair Have Hearty Appetites Jack Spratt\par 6. Survey Discloses Adequate Wool Supply Baa, Baa Black Sheep\par 7. Girl Frightened by Spider Little Miss Muffet\par 8. Boy Kisses Girls Then Flees Georgie Porgie\par 9. Rodent Horrified as Clock Strikes the Hour Hickory Dickory Dock\par 10. Woman Lacks Food, Dog Starves Old Mother Hubbard\par 11. Big Thief Punished Tom, Tom the Piper\rquote s Son\par 12. Archer Confesses! Murder Solved Cock Robin\par 13. Unusual Pie Served to Royalty Sing a Song of Sixpence\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 14. Lost Sheep Able to Find Way Home Little Bo Peep\par 15. Cat Terrifies Mouse in Royal Palace Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat\par 16. John Stout Rescues Cat From Drowning Ding Dong Dell\par 17. Lamb follows Owner Everywhere Mary Had a Little Lamb\par 18. Sheep Stray While Shepherd Sleeps Little Boy Blue\par 19. Spider Struggles Up Waterspout Itsy, Bitsy Spider\par \pard\sb100\sa100 20. Study Contrasts Boys and Girls What Little Boys Are Made Of?\par \ul\b 55. ANIMAL PHRASES\par \ulnone\b0 Below are the definitions of everyday expressions that suggest the name of an animal or bird. How many can you guess?\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. First Love (Puppy love) 6. Discourteous driver (Road hot) \par 2. Be suspicious (Smell a rat) 7. A husband that is nagged (Hen-pecked)\par 3. Common sense (Horse sense) 8. Stop being conceited (Get off your high horse)\par 4. Know it all (Cock-sure) 9. Tell a secret (Let the cat out of the bag) \par 5. Look at (Take a gander) 10. Not sure what you\rquote re getting \par \pard\li5760\sb100\sa100 (Buy a pig in a poke)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 56. WHICH INSECT\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Lives in a hill (Ant) 6. Is a colored fish (Silverfish)\par 2. Has a colored coat (Yellow jacket) 7. Has good manners (Lady bug)\par 3. Is always sweet (Honey bee) 8. Is a monster (Dragonfly)\par 4. Is named for a month (June bug) 9. Is used to build roads (Caterpillar)\par 5. Is a food (Butterfly) 10. Is slang for a punch (Slug)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 57. IS IT SPRING YET?\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Chief part of a watch (Main Spring)\par 2. Your children are your (Offspring)\par 3. Used by a swimmer and a high diver (Spring board)\par 4. A type of cake pan (Spring form)\par 5. The December Bride (Spring Byington)\par 6. Name of a song (Spring Time)\par 7. Lazy feeling often associated with Spring (Spring fever)\par 8. City in Massachusetts, Missouri and Ohio (Springfield)\par 9. Clear liquid that is good for you (Spring water)\par 10. Thorough cleaning of the home in March, April or May (Spring cleaning)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 58. THE SHIP GAME \par \ulnone\b0 1. What ship goes to church? (Worship)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 2. What ship is found in the country? (Township)\par 3. What ship is the most romantic? (Courtship)\par 4. What ship applies to your guest? (Friendship)\par 5. What ship belongs on a bench in court? (Judgeship)\par 6. What ship is the most hated in this country? (Dictatorship)\par 7. What ship is shared with someone else? (Partnership)\par 8. What ship is bought and paid for? (Ownership)\par 9. What ship is English nobility? (Lordship)\par 10. What ship heads a group? (Leadership)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 59. BODY GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests draw a tic-tac-toe on their paper. Tell them that in each block you want them to fill in one word that is only 3 letters long and is a part of the body (no slang words, please). The first one to get a tic-tac-toe wins.\par Eye Gum Rib Leg\par Lid Lip Hip Arm\par Toe Jaw Lap Ear\par \ul\b 60. BODY PARTS\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Something to keep tools in \endash Chest\cell 2. Type of macaroni \endash Elbow\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 3. Part of an apple \endash Skin\cell 4. Grown on a cornstalk \endash Ears\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 5. Tropical trees \endash Palms\cell 6. Edge of a saw \endash Teeth\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 7. Used by carpenters \endash Nails\cell 8. Part of a clock \endash Hands or Face\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 9. What dogs bury \endash Bones\cell 10. Branches of a tree \endash Limbs\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 11. A cad \endash Heel\cell 12. Place of worship \endash Temple\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 13. Used on Valentines Day- Heart\cell 14. The tortoise raced with the \endash Hair\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 15. A shellfish \endash Muscle\cell 16. Weathercocks \endash Veins\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 17. Edge of a cup or glass \endash Lip\cell 18. Part of a river \endash Mouth\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 19. Used to cross a river \endash Bridge\cell 20. Part of an umbrella \endash Rib\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 21. Part of a hurricane \endash Eye\cell 22. Job of a tugboat \endash Toe\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh630\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx3995\clvertalc\cellx7905\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 23. Opposite of \ldblquote yesses\rdblquote \endash Nose\cell\pard\intbl\li720\sb100\sa100 24. Twenty-four inches \endash Two Feet\par 25. Something to chew \endash Gum\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\fs20\~\par \ul\b\fs24 61. ALL THAT GLITTERS\par \ulnone\b0 For each piece of jewelry worn, score as follows. The first guest to reach 30 points, or the guest with the highest score, wins.\par Bracelet 5 points Pendant 10 points \par Earrings 5 points Necklace 10 points\par Pin 20 points Ring 5 points\par Watch 5 points Ankle Bracelet 10 points\par \ul\i *Note:\ulnone\i0 If it\rquote s a piece of jewelry from your party line, double the points!\par \ul\b 62. WHO SAID IT?\par \ulnone\b0 1. The devil made me do it (Flip Wilson)\par 2. And away we go (Jackie Gleason)\par 3. And now...here's Johnny (Ed McMahon)\par 4. What's up Doc (Bugs Bunny)\par 5. Thanks for the memories (Bob Hope)\par 6. Say good night Gracie (George Burns)\par 7. Bless your 'lil pea pickin' heart (Ernie Ford)\par 8. Stifle yourself (Archie Bunker)\par 9. Good night Chet (David Brinkley)\par 10. Good morning America (David Hartman)\par 11. Good morning Viet Name (Robin Williams)\par 12. You look mahvalous dahling (Billy Crystal)\par 13. Bah Humbug (Scrooge)\par 14. Why don't you come up and see me some time (Mae West)\par 15. Make my day (Clint Eastwood)\par \ul\b 63. NOSTALGIA GAME\par \ulnone\b0 1. He was Howdy Doody's sidekick (Clarabelle Clown)\par 2. The 3 Stooges (Larry, Moe & Curly or Joe)\par 3. Tonto's Horse (Scout)\par 4. Introduced the Beatles to the U.S.A. (Ed Sullivan)\par 5. Emcee of the Amateur Hour (Ted Mack)\par 6. Jack Benny's butler (Rochester)\par 7. Superman's girlfriend (Lois Lane)\par 8. Scarlett O'Hara's lover (Rhett Butler)\par 9. Famous Chinese detective (Charlie Chan)\par 10. Country you'd find Wuthering Heights (England)\par \ul\b 64. RHYME TIME\par \ulnone\b0 There are fifteen phrases listed below. Each phrase can be converted into two words that rhyme. EXAMPLE: Happy Father = Glad Dad\par 1. Naughty boy - Bad Lad 9. Ordinary walking stick - Plain Cane\par 2. Small skinny horse - Bony Pony 10. 300-watt bulb - Bright Light\par 3. Antique seat - Rare Chair 11. Fine orchestra - Grand Band\par 4. Delicious fudge - Dandy Candy 12. Small frankfurter - Teeny Weenie\par 5. Large hog - Big Pig 13. Saturday for school children - Play Day\par 6. Smooth hen - Slick Chick 14. Comical rabbit - Funny Bunny\par 7. Irritated employer - Cross Boss 15. Overweight rodent - Fat Rat\par 8. Loafing flower - Lazy Daisy \par \ul\b 65. NAMES OF AUTOMOBILES - (Past and Present)\par \ulnone\b0 1. Former President (Lincoln) 6. Spanish explorer (DeSoto)\par 2. Crossing in a river (Ford) 7. Famous rock (Plylmouth)\par 3. To avoid (Dodge) 8. Substance in thermometer (Mercury)\par 4. City in Michigan (Pontiac) 9. How does cross-patch speak (Crosly)\par 5. River in New York (Hudson) 10. Belonging to a little Bill (Willys)\par \ul\b 66. CARTOON CHARACTERS\par \ulnone\b0 1. The Disney Deer - Bambi\par 2. Two Little Chipmunks - Chip & Dale\par 3. That Funny Cat - Garfield or Felix\par 4. The Strong Sailor - Popeye\par 5. A little Yellow Bird who thought he say a cat - Tweety\par 6. The cat who chases the mouse - Tom\par 7. Donald Duck's three nephews - Huey, Duey & Louie\par 8. Bird who pecks trees - Woody Woodpecker\par 9. A silly black duck - Daffy\par 10. The Friendly Ghost - Casper\par 11. Two crazy mockingbirds - Heckle & Jeckle\par 12. The bear who loves honey - Winnie the Pooh\par 13. The Muppet Weirdo - Gonzo\par 14. Boy who is a pain - Dennis the Menace\par 15. Charlie Brown's dog - Snoopy\par \ul\b 67. TV TITLES\par \ulnone\b0 Read this story and have guests count the number of TV titles.\par My name is _____, and I am you Representative. I do not live in PEYTON PLACE, but I do live in ANOTHER WORLD; the wonderful world of (name of party plan). I cannot say I'VE GOT A SECRET because it is no secret that I love _____. TO TELL THE TRUTH, FATHER KNOWS BEST when it comes to GREEN ACRES. Mother is not LOST IN SPACE in her home. Even THE DOCTORS and THE NURSES know how hard it is to organize your life, but you can BET YOUR LIFE you won't have any problems when you shop with me. You will save time, energy, and money. I can also say THIS IS YOUR LIFE. You too can have THE LIFE OF RILEY so LET'S MAKE A DEAL. You can play the DATING GAME and become a Hostess with me. Come on, get aboard and join our HOUSE PARTY. \par *Total TV shows mentioned is 15. Make sure they understand all are not currently on the air; some are very old TV shows.\par \ul\b 68. QUANTUM LEAP\par \ulnone\b0 Read the following and have the guests make a mark on a piece of paper every time they hear the name of a TV show. They really must listen ---no repeating. The one with the most checks (and closest to correct total) wins!\par I was THIRTY SOMETHING, living through THE WONDER YEARS with my FAMILY and my husband, taking ONE DAY AT A TIME. We were doing okay, but THE FACTS OF LIFE were that we were not born with SILVER SPOONS in our mouths. Our savings were in JEOPARDY and we didn't want to be in debt for the rest of the DAYS OF OUR LIVES.\par I finally told my husband, "It's time to get out of THIS OLD HOUSE" or at least make some HOME IMPROVEMENTS. I don't want to start a FAMILY FEUD, but I'm YOUNG AND RESTLESS and I want to contribute to the family finances. It's time for me to GET SMART. Don't be THE CRITIC, I'm IN SEARCH OF / AMERICA'S MOST WANTED job!"\par FAMILY MATTERS to me and I don't want to miss out on PRIME TIME with the kids by hiring THE NANNY. __________ offers a great opportunity. THE PRICE IS RIGHT, no investment! Part-time work with full time pay! And WHO'S THE BOSS? I am! But could I get up in front of a FULL HOUSE of PERFECT STRANGERS for 60 MINUTES and tell them how to take home their BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL merchandise and become DESIGNING WOMEN? "Sure," my Supervisor said. "We'll be here to COACH you and if you need a GUIDING LIGHT, just call!"\par Of course, I have experienced some GROWING PAINS, but I was able to spread my WINGS and watch my business BLOSSOM. ___________ has made me feel I am part of A-TEAM. I have GOOD TIMES at home with ALL MY CHILDREN. My family has extra income and we've even added PICKET FENCES! My husband CHEERS when my weekly paycheck arrives!\par Soon, I'LL FLY AWAY to PARADISE...a dream vacation for which _____ will pay. My husband and I will be like HONEYMOONERS again, sharing HAPPY DAYS in ANOTHER WORLD. __________ may not be for everyone; as they say - DIFFERENT STROKES for different folks! But, if you are MARRIED WITH CHILDREN and have strong FAMILY TIES, I highly recommend ________ to you!\par *There are 44 TV shows named\par \ul\b 69. SPLIT PROVERBS\par \ulnone\b0 1. All that glitters (is not gold)\par 2. A stitch in time (saves nine)\par 3. It never rains (but it pours)\par 4. A fool and his money (are soon parted)\par 5. Make hay (while the sun shines)\par 6. A watched pot (never boils)\par 7. A barking dog (never bites)\par 8. A rolling stone (gathers no moss)\par 9. Fools rush in (where angels fear to tread)\par 10. Never put off until tomorrow (what you can do today)\par 11. A bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)\par 12. Birds of a feather (flock together)\par 13. It's a long lane (that has no turning)\par 14. A place for everything (and everything in its place)\par 15. Out of sight (out of mind)\par 16. Where there's a will (there's a way)\par 17. Never look a gift horse (in the mouth)\par 18. Everything comes to him (who waits)\par 19. Better late (than never)\par 20. When it rains, it rains (cats and dogs)\par 21. Don't cry over (Spilled milk)\par 22. Too many cooks (Spoil the broth)\par 23. Absence makes (The heart grow fonder)\par 24. A miss is as good as (A mile)\par 25. A new broom (Sweeps clean)\par 26. Chalk it up to (Experience)\par 27. The early bird (Gets the worm)\par 28. One good turn (Deserves another)\par 29. Practice makes (Perfect)\par 30. Silence is (Golden)\par 31. Seeing is (Believing)\par 32. Think before you (Speak)\par 33. Variety is the (Spice of lie)\par 34. Easy come (Easy go)\par 35. While there is life (There's hope)\par 36. We are never too old (To learn)\par 37. Live and let (Live)\par 38. Let well enough (Alone)\par 39. Love is (Blind)\par 40. Might makes (Right)\par 41. Murder will (Out)\par \ul\b 70. SLOGANS, JINGLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS\par \ulnone\b0 1. Have it your way (Burger King)\par 2. My wife really knows how to take care of herself (Geritol)\par 3. You'll be tempted to eat it with a fork (Campbell's Chunky Soup)\par 4. It's the only gummy mother lets me chew (Trident)\par 5. Melts in your mouth, not in your hands ( M & M's)\par 6. Gets out the dirt your kids get into (Tide)\par 7. It holds your hair, but no one knows it's there (Adorn)\par 8. Makes your clothes smell April fresh (Downy)\par 9. America spells Cheese (Kraft)\par 10. Oh! What a relief it is (Alka-Seltzer)\par 11. Fly the friendly skies (United)\par 12. Cleans right down to the shine (Joy)\par 13. It's the real thing (Coke)\par 14. You deserve a break today (McDonalds)\par 15. Chevy didn't tell me that (Ford)\par 16. It's the peanuttiest (Peter Pan Peanut Butter)\par 17. Double your pleasure, double your fun (Doublemint Gum)\par 18. Give me a light (Bud Light)\par 19. The stain lifter (All)\par 20. Is it wet or is it dry (Mr. Clean)\par \ul\b 71. SLOGANS, JINGLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS (II)\par \ulnone\b0 1. Gets out ring around the collar (Wisk)\par 2. You've come a long way, baby (Virginia Slims)\par 3. We have to earn our wings everyday (Eastern Airlines)\par 4. Good to the very last drop (Maxwell House)\par 5. Chow...Chow...Chow (Ralston Purina Cat Chow)\par 6. Nobody can eat just one (Lay's Potato Chips)\par 7. I'd walk a mile for a (Camel)\par 8. Look Ma! No cavities (Crest Toothpaste)\par 9. When it rains, it pours (Morton Salt)\par 10. Poppin Fresh (Pillsbury)\par 11. Babies are our business, our only business (Gerber)\par 12. The uncola (7-Up)\par 13. Look for the box with the big red spoon (Betty Crocker)\par 14. The breakfast of champions (Wheaties)\par 15. Once in the morning does it (Scope)\par \ul\b 72. SLOGANS, JINGLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS (III)\par \ulnone\b0 1. The quicker picker-upper (Bounty)\par 2. Brush your breath with (Dentyne)\par 3. The right choice (A T & T)\par 4. Wouldn't you rather have a (Buick)\par 5. Is it live or is it (Memorex)\par 6. We make money the old fashion way...we earn it (Smith, Barney)\par 7. Quality goes in before the name goes on (Zenith)\par 8. Who could ask for anything more (Toyota)\par 9. There's more for your life at (Sears)\par 10. Where's the beef (Wendy's)\par 11. We build excitement (Pontiac)\par 12. Be all that you can be (Army)\par 13. Snap, Crackle, Pop (Rice Krispies)\par 14. The loneliest repairmen around (Maytag)\par 15. Mmm Mmm Good (Campbell's Soup)\par \ul\b 73. SLOGANS, JINGLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS (IV)\par \ulnone\b0 1. Help youself to a great meal tonight (Hamburger Helper)\par 2. Breakfast of Champions (Wheaties)\par 3. Out-whitens other liquids by a foot (Tide)\par 4. We run the tightest shi in the business (UPS)\par 5. Plug into freshness (Glade Plug (Ins)\par 6. Builds you up, not out (Grape Nuts)\par 7. She has the freshest mouth in town (Dentyne)\par 8. A little dab will do 'ya (Bryl Crme)\par 9. Take the bus and leave the driving to us (Greyhound)\par 10. Your kids will eat it (Quaker Oats/Life Cereal)\par 11. It's mountain grown (Folgers Coffee)\par 12. It softens your hand while you do dishes (Palmolive Liquid)\par 13. Sorry Charlie! (Starkist)\par 14. We make light work of dishes (Sunlight)\par 15. Quality you can count on (Whirlpool)\par 16. The perfect sleeper (Serta mattresses)\par 17. We work hard so you don't have to (Dow Bathroom Cleaner)\par 18. A little something for everyone (Hershey Miniatures)\par 19. No one potpourris like (Glade)\par \ul\b 74. DETERGENT AND SOAP QUIZ\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests list all detergents and soaps named in the following story. There are 19.\par With JOY in my heart, I made a DASH for the mailbox. What a THRILL to find that my package had arrived. Giving a SHOUT, I raced into the house like Haley's COMET. "Why ALL the excitement?" asked my husband. "If you'd use some of that energy to keep the house SPIC N SPAN and to get the laundry done, I might have enough clean clothes to TIDE me over." "So, you think housework is a BREEZE", I retorted. "Here's the WHISK broom...now, why don't you climb down from your IVORY tower and give me a hand?" "And, as for the laundry, I though I WOODBURY it in the backyard." "One more BOLD remark like that", he replied, "and I'm going to DIAL the dress shop and cancel the order on your new CHIFFON dress. How DUZ that strike you?" "Not on your LIFEBOUY", I said grabbing the phone from his hand. "I was only teasing you SWEETHEART" he said. "Now...go and open your package to CHEER you up."\par \ul\b 75. DETERGENT GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Read the following and award a prize to the person who comes closest to the right number of times a soap or cleaning product is named:\par Do you just DREFT along with the TIDE where you kitchen storage is concerned? VEL, now is the time to CHEER up. If you want real JOY the TREND is to stock you kitchen with marVELous storage units. You won't need to send out an S.O.S. when trying to pack everything in your kitchen, because it'' certainly LESTOIL with our products. Why...you'll BREEZE through the job as if you had the help of a 20 MULE TEAM! Why not DIAL your friends and ask them ALL to come over for a party. Remind them to come early so they will not have MIST the game when they arrive. By the way...DUZ your MISTER CLEAN up the kitchen for you sometimes? Well, he, too, will love our FABulous products!\par \ul\b 76. BIBLE QUIZ\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Which one of David\rquote s sons led a revolt against him? (Abraham)\par 2. Who won a fight against a giant? (David)\par 3. Who is the most infamous traitor in the Christian world? (Judas)\par 4. Who was the Roman in charge in Judea when Christ was crucified? (Pilate)\par 5. Who went to heaven in a fiery chariot? (Elija)\par 6. Who was the Beloved Disciple? (John)\par 7. After Solomon\rquote s death, the Jewish nation split into what 2 nations? (Judah & Israel)\par 8. What two wicked cities were destroyed by God? (Sodom & Gomorrah)\par 9. On what day of creation did God make land? (3\super rd\nosupersub )\par 10. Who did Jesus raise from the dead? (Lazarus)\par 11. Who was David\rquote s most famous son? (Solomon)\par 12. How many years did the Jews wander the desert before finding the Promised Land? (40)\par 13. Jesus often used what method to illustrate his point? (Parables)\par 14. Complete the following: \ldblquote Blessed are the meek\'81\'63\rdblquote (For they shall inherit the earth)\par 15. Who was the longest living man in the Bible? (Methuselah)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 77. BIBLE QUESTIONS\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. How many books in the Old Testament? (39)\par 2. How many books in the New Testament? (27)\par 3. What are the first words in the bible? (In the beginning God)\par 4. In what town was Christ born? (Bethlehem)\par 5. Who baptized Christ? (John the Baptist)\par 6. In what river was Christ baptized? (Jordan)\par 7. On what body of water did Christ walk? (Sea of Galilee)\par 8. Who betrayed Christ? (Judas)\par 9. What is the shortest verse in the Bible? (Jesus wept)\par 10. Who wrote the Ten Commandments? (God)\par 11. Who preached the Sermon on the Mount? (Christ)\par 12. What Disciple denied his Lord three times? (Peter)\par 13. What Disciple was a doubter? (Thomas)\par 14. What Disciple was a tax collector? (Matthew)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 78. HAVE YOU EVER\par \ulnone\b0 Each guest receives points for the following questions. The winner is the guest with the most points. \par Have you ever\'81\'63\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. Locked yourself out of the house (20)\par 2. Lost any of your family while shopping (15)\par 3. Put something in the refrigerator that doesn\rquote t belong there (30)\par 4. Turned white clothes a different color in the wash (35)\par 5. Gone away and left the iron or coffee pot on, come all the way home, and found it was really off (50)\par 6. Had a zipper break when you were out somewhere (15)\par 7. Put on a pair of stocking with a run in them and pretended it just happened (10)\par 8. Put on two different socks or shoes and not realized it until you were out (75)\par 9. Taken a bath and left the towels in the closet (20)\par 10. Called someone on the phone and forgot who you were calling (40)\par 11. Called any member of your family by another name (20)\par 12. Put your heel though the hem of a dress (20)\par 13. Remembered an appointment after it was too late |(15)\par 14. Been ready to bathe and found no hot water (25)\par 15. Fallen up the stairs (35)\par 16. Gone shopping and discovered you didn\rquote t bring any money with you (50)\par 17. Drive away from somewhere while a member of your party wasn\rquote t in the car (35)\par 18. Locked your keys in the car (10)\par 19. Got into the car to go somewhere and forgot where you were going (20)\par 20. Put something in the oven to bake and forgot about it (35)\par 21. Woke up in the morning and didn\rquote t know where you were (40)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 79. GUESS WHAT\rquote S ON THE TRAY\par \ulnone\b0 Pass around a tray (or basket) with about 15 small items on it. Take the tray away. Have the guests write down what they can remember. Have each guest call one item out. The guest with the most remembered items on her list wins. \par \ul\i *Alternative\ulnone\i0 : use items from your display, and demonstrate each as it is called from a list.\par \ul\b 80. WANT AD GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests pick something in their house that they would like to sell and write a want ad for it. Or, have them choose a piece of furniture and write three reasons why she does or does not like it. When everybody has finished writing, ask each guest to read what she has written , but to substitute her husband or boyfriend\rquote s name for it instead.\par \ul\b 81. JUST ONE WORD\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests print the following across the top of a sheet of paper:\par \pard\sb100\sa100\qc D U T J S E N O R O W\par \pard\sb100\sa100 Tell guests \ldblquote Unscramble it, it\rquote s just one word.\rdblquote They\rquote ll ask for clues, but just say, \ldblquote No, the only thing I can tell you is - it\rquote s just one word.\rdblquote Don\rquote t ever say \ldblquote make\rdblquote one word out of it, because you can\rquote t do that. The answer is: JUST ONE WORD. First person with the correct answer wins.\par \ul\b 82. MERCHANDISE TIC-TAC-TOE\par \ulnone\b0 Write the name of an item of merchandise on a sheet of paper \endash one for each guest present, and in to the back of the guest. Have guests draw a tic-tac-toe square on a sheet of paper then circulate throughout the room and fill all nine squares with the names of different items found on the other guests\rquote backs. When everybody has their sheets ready, play tic-tac-toe by calling off different names of the merchandise. The first to complete a straight line wins.\par \ul\i *Alternative\ulnone\i0 : Have guests cross off items as you demonstrate them\par \ul\b 83. TRIP TIC-TAC-TOE\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests draw a Tic-Tac-Toe square and put one item in each square that they would take on a trip. Have each take a turn reading one item they have listed and everyone who has that item listed crosses it off. Winners could be: The first to complete three in a row, most crossed off, least crossed off, etc.\par \ul\b 84. BARNYARD TIC-TAC-TOE\par \ulnone\b0 Have each person draw a Tic-Tac-Toe square and put the name of a different animal that makes noise in each of the nine blocks. Call the name of an animal, and if they have that animal listed, they have to make the sound of it. When they have three in a row, they have to make the name of a special animal sound that you\rquote ve told them ahead of time in order to win the game.\ul\i *Examples:\par \ulnone\i0 Cat Horse Duck Sheep Tiger\par Bear Dog Cow Goat Elephant\par Monkey Pig Chicken Frog Donkey\par Lion Seal Rooster\par \ul\b 85. ALPHABET PURSE GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Take a bag of candy with you to the party (Hershey Kisses, etc.). Each person who wins, gets a piece of candy; the person with the most candy at the end of the game is the winner - - So tell them not to eat the candy during the game. Tell them you will call a letter of the alphabet, and the first person to SHOW an item from their purse representing that letter wins a candy. If the call it out, but don\rquote t show it, the first person who has DOES show it gets the candy. Only use about 8-10 letters or so, then stop the game and do your party demonstration. You can play the second half of the game at the end of the demonstration, but this time the guests must ask you questions about your \ldblquote job\rdblquote with the company to earn a piece of candy.\par Imagination counts. It could be a description of an item, its use, the brand name, color, etc. Some examples are:\par A ATM card, address book, appointment book, ad\par B Book, beeper, bill, bead, breath freshener, business card, brown, blue, blush\par C Checkbook, credit card, coupon, calendar, catalog, coins, cell phone, chocolate, \par Card, compact, comb, child (picture)\par D Datebook, dollar, dime, drivers license\par E Eyeglasses, envelope, eyeshadow, eyeliner\par F Frame, family (picture), fan\par G Green, glovs, glasses, gum, grocery list\par H Hairbow/band/brush, half-dollar\par I Invitation, identification\par J Jewelry, JCPenney charge chard\par K Key, keyring\par L Lifesavers, license, lipstick, list\par M Mastercard, Mabelline, mint, makeup, mascara, mint, money\par N Nickel, note, newspaper (clipping)\par O Orange\par P Pink, photo, powder, paper, pen/pencil, pad, planner, phone book, penny, purple, \par Postcard, phone, pager, phone card, Penney\rquote s charge card, post-it note\par Q Quarter\par R Rubber band, ring, red\par S Stamp, snack, sugar, Shell card, Sears card, shopping list, sunglassses\par T Tea, tablet, Texaco card, telephone\par U Ugly picture\par V Visa card\par W Wallet, wet-wipe, watch, wine (color, that is\'81\'63not the drink!)\par X Xerox copy\par Y Yellow\par Z Zipper\par You\rquote ll notice that the same things can be called different names, but they all work for this game. It\rquote s a lot of fun to see what people think of when you call a letter, and lots of laughs.\par \ul\b 86. WHO DUNIT?\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests answer orally. The person who answers first, gets a point. The person with the most points wins.\par On (Hostess\rquote name) pantry shelf there are cans galore,\par Each one had a label when it cam from the store;\par But a prankster thought it was clever and fun,\par To remove the labels one by one.\par It was a dirty trick, but he did leave a clue,\par To tell if it were meat, vegetable, fruit or stew.\par So let\rquote s study the clue that is on each can,\par And get the labels back on again.\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. The plural of the 16\super th\nosupersub letter of the alphabet (Peas)\par 2. Unit of precious stones; diamonds are measured this way (Carrots)\par 3. A hardening on your toes (Corn)\par 4. Pulsations of the heart (Beets)\par 5. A state of worry (Stew)\par 6. A predicament (Jam or Pickle)\par 7. Two kinds of toes (Tomatoes or Potatoes)\par 8. A sprouting town in Belgium (Brussels Sprouts)\par 9. A sour, ill-tempered person from the fish family (Crab)\par 10. The state of boxer\rquote s ears (Cauliflower)\par 11. Smallest member of a group (Shrimp)\par 12. Popeye\rquote s girlfriend (Olive Oil)\par \~\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 87. CANS GALORE\par \ulnone\b0 The following definitions are clues to words that begin with the letters \ldblquote Can\rdblquote . Can you get them all right?\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh2910\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4097\clvertalc\cellx6765\pard\intbl\li720\sb100\sa100 1. Valley with high sides (canyon)\par 2. Covering over the bed (canopy)\par 3. A core in the mouth (canker)\par 4. A container for sugar, etc. (canister)\par 5. A sign of the Zodiac (Cancer)\par 6. Gallop gently (canter)\par 7. A confection (candy)\par 8. A light boat (canoe)\par 9. A person who eats humans (cannibal)\par 10. Sailcloth (canvas)\cell 11. A bird (canary)\par 12. A big gun (cannon)\par 13. A country (Canada)\par 14. Shrewd (canny)\par 15. An animal (canine)\par 16. Preserving (canning)\par 17. Cross out (cancel)\par 18. A dance (Can-Can)\par 19. A torch (candle)\par 20. A flask (canteen)\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\fs20\~\par \fs24\~\par \ul\b 88. POTATO GAME\par \ulnone\b0 When the Hostess calls her guests, ask her to have each guest bring a potato with them. This helps her to be in contact with all of her guests to be certain they are coming. I will often spark a little more interest, as well. After the guests have arrived, give points for their potato as follows:\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4254\clvertalc\cellx8760\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 1. White Potato \endash 1 Point\cell 2. Red Potato \endash 5 Points\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4254\clvertalc\cellx8760\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 3. Sweet Potato \endash 10 Points\cell 4. Eyes \endash 1 per eye\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4254\clvertalc\cellx8760\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 5. If it\rquote s clean \endash 5 Points\cell 6. If it\rquote s dirty \endash 1 Point\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4254\clvertalc\cellx8760\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 7. Store bought \endash 1 Point\cell 8. Grew themselves \endash 5 Points\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4254\clvertalc\cellx8760\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 9. Has sprouts \endash 10 Points\cell 10. Largest Potato \endash 10 Points\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh630\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4254\clvertalc\cellx8760\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 11. Smallest Potato \endash 5 Points\cell 12. Forgot \endash Borrowed one from Hostess \par \endash Minus 5 Points\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\fs20\~\par \~\par \ul\b\fs24 89. WHAT CRACKER\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh1485\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4261\clvertalc\cellx8775\pard\intbl\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. Makes a loud noise (Firecracker)\par 2. Makes a smart remark (Wisecracker)\par 3. Has a boy\rquote s name (Cracker Jack)\par 4. A beverage (Soda Cracker)\cell 5. Goes to the circus (Animal Cracker)\par 6. Is the name of an inventor \par \pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 (Graham Cracker)\par \pard\intbl\li720\sb100\sa100 7. A squirrel\rquote s favorite (Nut Cracker)\par \pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 8. Puttin on the \'81\'63 (Ritz)\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\fs20\~\par \~\par \ul\b\fs24 90. LOVE LETTER WITH VEGETABLES\par \ulnone\b0 Read this letter, and ask guests to insert a fruit or vegetable in the blanks. Or\'81\'63read the story to them with the vegetables named, and see how many they can list.\par My Dearest Leslie, \par I am certainly in a (PICKLE). I have (BEAN) longing so for a (DATE) with you, that my heart (BEETS) fast every time I see you. You are beautiful with your (PEACH) like complexion and your (RADISH) hair. You see, I\rquote m really (PLUM) daffy about you, but I cannot tell whether you (CARROT) all for me. You are the (APPLE) of my eye, and my love for you is as strong as an (ONION). Love like mine can make a (MANGO) crazy. Please don\rquote t (SQUASH) my fondest hopes; for should you consider me a (LEMON), or (TURNIP) your nose at me, I shall go right to the bridge (ENDIVE) into the river. However, we (CANTALOUPE), so (LETTUCE) be married in December.\par Love, Jim\par P.S. I am sure I can get a (RAISIN) salary.\par \ul\b\~\par \~\par \~\par \~\par 91. VEGETABLE GAME\par \trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4872\clvertalc\cellx10020\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. One that is always cool (cucumber)\cell 2. What vegetable has eyes (potatoes)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4872\clvertalc\cellx10020\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 3. Another name for a red-head (carrot top)\cell 4. What vegetable has a flower in it (cauliflower)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh360\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4872\clvertalc\cellx10020\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 5. What is hard to eat with a knife (peas)\cell 6. Honeymoon salad (lettuce)\cell\row\trowd\trgaph75\trleft-75\trrh630\trpaddl75\trpaddr75\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx4872\clvertalc\cellx10020\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100 7. What some people have on their toes (corn)\par 8. What vegetable has a dish in it (radish)\cell 9. What hens lay and something that grows\par (Eggplant)\cell\row\pard\sb100\sa100\fs20\~\par \ul\b\fs24 92. COUNTING CALORIES\par \ulnone\b0 Shaping up usually requires counting calories. How good are you at counting calories? Which of the 2 has more calories?\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. \'bd c. grapefruit juice (43) or orange juice (53)\par 2. Piece of apple pie (331) or pumpkin pie (265)\par 3. Tangerine (40) or orange (70)\par 4. 1 ounce of fudge (118) or 2 Tablespoons of jam (110)\par 5. Medium banana (85) or medium apple (70)\par 6. \'bd cup green beans (14) or cut beets (34)\par 7. 1 Teaspoon butter (25) or 1 egg (77)\par 8. \'bd cup cantaloupe (15) or \'bd wedge watermelon (60)\par 9. \'bd cup raw carrots (23) or 6 pieces of celery (10)\par 10. Slice of white bread (60) or \'bc cup of raisins (115)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 93. CANDY GAME\par \ulnone\b0 In ( \ul year \ulnone ), I was bored with my life, stuck in a dead-end job, and I wanted to find something that would be fulfilling NOW AND LATER. So, despite the SNICKERS of others and their opinion that I was an AIRHEAD, I set out to follow my DREAM. It was hard getting started, I wasn\rquote t exactly supported with HUGS and KISSES, but before I knew it, I was on the ROLL. Soon I was making a JUNIOR MINT!!!\par Demonstrating is MOUNDS of fun!! At first, I had BUTTERFINGERS, but others were LIFESAVERS. Those SMARTIES gave me pointers, and before I knew it, I had earned a trip to Hawaii!!\par Now I don\rquote t mind saying goodbye to my BABY RUTH each night when I go out to word, To anybody wanting to get out of a CRUNCH, why not do what I do? Though not for everyone, we all deserve a change to enjoy our work and be winners! \par (You can give out the mentioned candies)\par \ul\b 94. BEST DRESSED BANANA\par \ulnone\b0 On the invitation, have all guests bring a banana dressed up like a person. Tell the Hostess to have ice cream and toppings ready. At the party, have everyone judge for the best-dressed banana, and that person will win a prize. Afterward, everyone can make his or her own banana split.\par \ul\b 95. SOAP GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Read the following story and tell guests to write down as many names of soaps that they can pick out. \par Once upon a time there were two SWEETHEARTS who were married in an IRISH SPRING. The bride carried a CASCADE of flowers and wore a CAMEO. They went on their honeymoon to the seashore. At DAWN, they walked along the COAST and played in the SURF. At night they watched the TIDE come in as they CARESSed. They went to a concert and watched Liberacc\rquote s fingers wander over the IVORY keys. ALL the other performers played with great ZEST. \par Afterwards they took a drive to the country and watched the SWANs swim as a soft BREEZE rippled the water and a DOVE flew overhead. They watched to see where a busy puppy WOODBURY his bone. They finally came home to a SPIC & SPAN cottage. \ldblquote Oh,\rdblquote she explained, it DUZ look lovely!\rdblquote Everything was CLEAN & SHINy from the LAVAtory to the VELvet drapes. They DIALed soft music on the radio. Everything was a JOY and CHEER until he asked if she could cook. She BOLDly replied, \ldblquote Not on your LIFEBOUY\rdblquote !!\par \ul\b 96. ANN LANDERS GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Tell the guests: \ldblquote You know there re bound to be a few spats the first year of marriage. So, to help our bride-to-be, I\rquote d like half of you to write down some type of problem you encountered during your first year of marriage, and the other half to write ONLY a solution to some type of problem.\rdblquote Then, divide the guests into two groups; one to write problems; the other to write solutions. After they have completed, have the first person on one side read her problem and the first person on the other side read her solution. \par \ul\b 97. FAVORITES\par \ulnone\b0 Have the guests match the following to the bride\rquote s answers. Most correct answers wins:\par 1. Favorite color 5. Favorite city\par 2. Favorite cake 6. Favorite state\par 3. Favorite song 7. Favorite car \par 4. Favorite ice cream 8. Favorite television show\par \ul\b 98. ICE BREAKER GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Write the following list on a piece of paper, but have each sheet have the items listed in various orders (in other words\'81\'63\rdblquote Sing Mary Had a Little Lamb\rdblquote might be #1 on one list; #3 on another; #5 on another) - - BUT BE SURE that all lists have #9 listed as #9 on each list. Pass a list to each guest, and tell her to do each action on her list in the order in which it is listed.\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. Sing Mary Had a Little Lamb\par 2. Shake hands with 5 people\par 3. Say your name loudly\par 4. Look out the front door\par 5. Make a face in the mirror\par 6. Introduce yourself to the Demonstrator\par 7. Flap you \ldblquote wings\rdblquote like a bird\par 8. Take off you right shoe and leave it in the center of the room\par \pard\sb100\sa100 **9** THIS IS NUMBER 9 on each list\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 9. Go to the display, choose a product, and take it back to your seat with you.\par \pard\sb100\sa100 After all have chosen their item and are seated, have a guest go to center of the room, put her shoe back on her foot, tell the other guests why she chose the item she has, and \ldblquote demonstrate\rdblquote it. Each guest receives a prize.\par \ul\b 99. NURSERY RHYME BALLOONS\par \ulnone\b0 Divide the guests into two teams. Have a chair for each team set across the room. At the \ldblquote Go\rdblquote signal, each guest in turn blows up a balloon (or hand them one already blown up), runs to the chair, sits on the balloon and pops it while reciting a nursery rhyme. She cannot return to the team until the balloon and the rhyme are done, and she has picked up all the pieces of the balloon. Give a team prize and a booby prize for the person with the most pieces of balloon in her hand.\par \ul\b 100. WHO AM I?\par \ulnone\b0 This game required a card of piece of paper with the name of a famous person on it for each guest. To begin the game, pin a card on each player\rquote s back. The player must not see her \ldblquote Name\rdblquote , and can learn it only by asking questions of the other guests, such as: \ldblquote Am I a man?\rdblquote , \ldblquote What country do I live in?\rdblquote , etc. The game continues until each guest has identified herself.\par \ul\b 101. IT\rquote S A SHAME\par \ulnone\b0 You will need two decks of cards. Give each guest 3-4 cards. Have the game gifts wrapped and on display. Use the second deck of cards and call the cards one at a time by name and suit. The guests who has the card named chooses a gift, takes it to her seat, and \ldblquote hides it\rdblquote (behind her back, under her catalog, etc.). When all the prizes have been taken, as you call a card, the guest that has that cards must say, \ldblquote It\rquote s a shame, but I want the gift that (name of person) has.\rdblquote When you have gone through the second deck, the guests with the gifts win. \par \ul\b 102. BIRTHDAY & NAME BINGO (DIRTY BINGO)\par \ulnone\b0 Have each guest write their name (and/or birthday) on a piece of paper, fold them over, and place in a container. Put 2-3 gifts on display. Choose one name at a time, and call out the name or birthday listed. That person chooses one gift. Continue to pick and call out names. Guests will take gifts from each other after they have all been chosen from the display. The guests left with gifts after the last name is called are the winners.\par \ul\b 103. BINGOS\par \ulnone\b0 Use a child\rquote s bingo set. Give each guest a card and some disks. Start at one end of the room and have each guest call a number that she needs. The first guest to get a bingo wins. \par \ul\i *Variations\ulnone\i0 :\par Play additional games on same card\par Free space may only be covered it the guest books a party\par Additional cards may be earned according to order (set qualifications)\par \ul Pass it On Bingo\ulnone : After each number is called, guests must pass their card to the person on their right.\par \ul\b 104. PURSE BINGO\par \ulnone\b0 Have each guest stand with her purse. Start naming items that should be in a purse (money, wallet, keys, lipstick, tissues, etc.). When you name an item that a guest does NOT have in her purse, she sits down. The last one standing wins. Have a long list prepared before you start the game.\par \ul\b 105. BLOOMER GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Put a pair of plastic or silk flowers attached to a safety pin inside of a paper bag. Be sure to use only two \ldblquote stems\rdblquote of the flower, since this makes a \ldblquote pair\rdblquote . Tell you guests you have a pair of bloomers (underwear \endash but don\rquote t say \ldblquote underwear\rdblquote ) in the bag. Tell the guests that every time you mention an item under $20, or is an exclusive to the company, she must pass the bag to the person to her left. \par At the end of your demonstration, tell the person left holding the bag that she must go into the bathroom, put on the \ldblquote bloomers\rdblquote and then come out to the group and model them.\par \ul\b 106. THE ALPHABET GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Mark each letter of the alphabet on a piece of paper. Tell the guests to think to themselves of their favorite man in their life (husband, boyfriend, son, father, etc). As you hold up each letter, they are to think of the first word that comes to mind that begins with that letter that best describes that person. Whoever stands up and says their word first gets the letter. At the end of the game, the guest with the most letters wins.\par \ul\b 107. PASS IT ON\par \ulnone\b0 Ask the following questions, and have a prize passed to the appropriate person.\par Pass the gift to the lady that:\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. Arrived first\par 2. Has the most children\par 3. Is the tallest\par 4. Been married the longest\par 5. Has the largest earrings\par 6. Has the most grandchildren\par 7. Has the most buttons on clothing\par 8. Lost the most weight\par 9. Has the bluest eyes\par 10. Has the most rings on\par 11. Has the longest hair\par 12. Walked through the door last\par 13. To the right of who now has the gift\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 108. SPELLDOWN\par \ulnone\b0 Have all guests stand. The first person says the first letter in your party plan name, the second person says the second letter, etc. Every time someone says a vowel, they ust sit down. Continue spelling the company name until only one guest (the winner) is left standing.\par \ul\b 109. HOT POTATO\par \ulnone\b0 Hand a guest a wrapped game gift. Turn your back and tell them to start passing the gift around as fast (but carefully) as they can. When you say the party plan name, the passing stops, and the person with her hands on the box must sit down. Repeat this until only one person is left. She is the winner and gets the gift.\par \ul\b 110. HUMMING GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Write a song title twice on a piece of paper, then cut it in half. If there are ten guests, you will need five pairs of song titles. Hand one card to each guest. Tell them they must hum their song while they search for the other guest that is humming the same song. Winners are the two guests that find each other first.\par \ul\b 111. PASSING NOTES\par \ulnone\b0 Give each guest a sheet of paper. Each person answers the first question, fold the paper over so nobody can read it, then passes it to the person on their right. Ask the next question and have them repeat the process. After all questions have been asked, read the story for the first guest to supply the answers written on the paper she has. Continue around the room until all guests have read their papers.\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. I leave my (something in your house)\par 2. To (someone who is in the room)\par 3. I liked it when it was new because _______\par 4. I don\rquote t want it anymore because _______\par 5. I think she would like it because _______\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 112. MUSICAL HATS\par \ulnone\b0 Have enough hats (of any type) on hand for each guest. Give all guest except one a hat. At the start signal, each person reaches to their right and takes the hat off that person\rquote s head and places it on their own. The guest without a hat drops and takes one hat with her. Start the game again (be sure there is one less hat each time you start). Continue until only one person is left.\par \ul\b 113. CHECK IT OUT\par \ulnone\b0 As guests arrive, give each a phony check made payable to them and signed with a phony name. Also give them a certain amount of play money. They must then go around the room and find the person who can cash their check. Be sure you don\rquote t have duplicate checks, and that you include your name and phone number on the play money!\par \ul\b 114. COTTON BALLS\par \ulnone\b0 Bring cotton balls and a scarf for a blindfold. Ask the Hostess for two bowls and a spoon. Each guest takes a turn being blindfolded and attempting to pickup the cotton balls with the spoon from one bowl and put them in the other. Give each guest one minute, and the person with the most in the bowl wins.\par \ul\b 115. PENCILS IN A BOTTLE\par \ulnone\b0 Use pencils or clothespins and a milk or soda bottle. Each guest stands next to the bottle and drops the pencil into the bottle. The guest getting the most in the bottle in one minute wins.\par \ul\b 116. CLOTHES PIN GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Pin 15 clothespins on a 3-foot rope and have two guests hold the ends of the rope. Each guest must try to take off as many pins as she can in one hand, using her opposite hand (right if she\rquote s left-handed, left if she\rquote s right-handed), without touching them to her body in any way. If she drops any, only the remaining pins in her hand count. The guest holding the most pins wins.\par \ul\b 117. CLOTHES PIN GAME (II)\par \ulnone\b0 On a clothes hanger, place about twenty spring type clothespins hanging from the straight piece. Each guest is to see how many she can remove with just one hand, and she must not touch the clothes pins to her body or with her other hand. As she removes a clothespin, she is to tell something about herself. Her turn stops when she drops a clothespin. The guest who has the most pins removed before dropping one is the winner.\par \ul\b 118. HOLIDAY TIC-TAC-TOE\par \ulnone\b0 Have each guest make a Tic-Tac-Toe square and fill in the nine squares with words relating to the closest holiday. Call of your own list of words. The first person to have a Tic-Tac-Toe is the winner.\par Examples of word lists follow, with space to add your own:\par \ul CHRISTMAS\ulnone : Christ, Santa, Manager, Ornaments, Misletoe, Eggnog, Gifts, Bells, Carolers, Jesus, Tree, Tinsel, Snowman\par \ul VALENTINES DAY\ulnone : Hearts, Red, Candy, Kisses, Love, Cupid, Flowers, Arrows, Be Mine, Chocolate, Roses, Cards\par \ul EASTER\ulnone : Jelly Beans, Bunnies, Baskets, Eggs, Chocolate, Church, Christ, Bonnets, Hunts, Lilies, Spring\par \ul ST. PATRICK\rquote S DAY\ulnone : Green, Leprechaun, Gold, Shamrock, Ireland, Clover, Lucky, Blarney\par \ul FOURTH OF JULY\ulnone : Fireworks, Red, White, Blue, Flag, Parade, Cookout, Independence, Liberty\par \ul HALLOWEEN\ulnone : Ghosts, Candy, Bats, Pumpkins, Costume, Party, Spirits, Bones, Skeleton, Witch\par \ul THANKSGIVING\ulnone : Turkey, Drumstick, Pumpkins, Gourds, Gobble, Feathers, Carve, Blessings\par \ul\b 119. EASTER BUNNY QUIZ\par \ulnone\b0 All answers are things related to a bunny.\par 1. A potato has these - eyes 6. Facial hair - whiskers\par 2. Some think these are lucky - feet 7. A table has - legs\par 3. Rabbit\rquote s favorite food - carrot 8. Type of story - tail\par 4. Where you hit the nail - head 9. Opposite of \ldblquote yesses\rdblquote - nose\par 5. Found in a cornfield - ears 10. Type of tree - Fur (Fir)\par \ul\b 120. STORYBOOK GREETING\par \ulnone\b0 The first letters of answers when read down spell \ldblquote Happy Easter\rdblquote .\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 Donald Duck\rquote s second nephew (Hewey)\par March Winds\'81\'63_______ showers (April)\par Little Jack Horner found it (Plum)\par Pig friend of Bugs Bunny (Porky)\par He rode to town on a pony (Yankee Doodle)\par Winnie the Pooh\rquote s donkey friend (Eeyore)\par What fell on Chicken Little\rquote s head (Acorn)\par What frightened Miss Muffet (Spider)\par Bambi\rquote s rabbit friend (Thumper)\par Bugs Bunny steals carrots from (Elmer Fudd)\par Sing a Song of Sixpence, a Pocket Full of (Rye)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 121. EASTER EGG HUNT\par \ulnone\b0 Arrive at the party early and hide Easter eggs (or jelly beans) around the room. On a given signal, have all guests hunt for the eggs. After they have all been found, award points for the following colors they have.\par Yellow 10 points Blue 4 points\par Green 7 points Orange 6 points\par Pink 4 points White 0 points\par Black 3 points Red Minus 2 points\par \ul\b\~\par 122. MOTHER\rquote S GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Name the famous mother who:\par 1. Was the first \ldblquote First Lady\rdblquote Martha Washington\par 2. Made the first flag Betsy Ross\par 3. Her cupboard was bare Old Mother Hubbard\par 4. Joined the Peace Corps at age 70 Lillian Carter\par 5. Her husband was a Civil Rights leader Coretta Scott King\par 6. Her husband was shot at Ford\rquote s Theater Mary Todd Lincoln\par 7. Became an artist at age 70 Grandma Moses\par 8. Mom to J.F.K. Rose Kennedy\par 9. Princess Diana\rquote s Mother-In-Law Queen Elizabeth\par 10. Mommie Dearest Joan Crawford\par 11. Mother of all humankind Eve\par 12. You don\rquote t mess with her Mother Nature\par \ul\b 123. CHRISTMAS TRIVIA (I)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 What color is the Grinch? - Green\par What was Rudolph\rquote s punishment for his red nose? -Couldn\rquote t play any reindeer games\par How many pipers piping did my true love give to me? - 11\par In \ldblquote Do You Hear What I Hear?\rdblquote what was dancing in the night? - Stars\par What do you hear on every street corner? - Silver Bells\par What did Grandma get run over by ? - Reindeer\par What was Brenda Lee doing around the Christmas tree? - Rocking\par What does the government mail on Dec. 26th? - Tax forms\par What does Johnny want for Christmas? - Pair of skates\par Jingle Bells chime in jingle bell time in what song? - Jingle Bell Rock\par Visions of what danced through the children\rquote s heads? - Sugar plums\par What popular toy was named after Theodore Roosevelt? - Teddy Bear\par What Frankenstein actor was the voice of the Grinch? - Boris Karloff\par What is the name of the most famous Christmas Ballet? - Nutcracker\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 124. CHRISTMAS TRIVIA (II)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 Who wrote a \ldblquote Christmas Carol\rdblquote ? - Charles Dickens\par What is Scrooge\rquote s favorite two word phrase? - Bah-Humbug\par What country is credited with creating eggnog? - USA\par How many horses pull the sleigh in Jingle Bells? - 1\par Which three reindeer have names beginning with \ldblquote D\rdblquote ? - Dasher, Dancer, Donner\par What day of the year is considered the busiest shopping day? - The day after Thanksgiving\par Who said \ldblquote Don\rquote t you cry, I\rquote ll be back someday\rdblquote ? - Frosty the Snowman\par What was Scrooge\rquote s first name? - Ebenezer\par If you were to have an Christmas Around the World party, what is the minimum dollar amount you can earn in free merchandise? - $50\par I am trying to earn a 7 day all expense paid trip from Christmas Around the World. Where will I go when I qualify? - Hawaii or the other destinations\par If you were to take a few catalogs along with you (show friends, relatives, co-workers) and take orders, what is the absolute minimum dollar amount you could earn in free merchandise? - $50\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 125. CHRISTMAS TRIVIA (III)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 What colorful twinkling items are the first thing usually hung on a Christmas tree? \par \pard\sb100\sa100 (Lights)\par 2. Name one of the most famous tree toppers. (Angel/Star)\par 3. What do English children expect to find their presents in? (Their Stockings)\par 4. How many points on a Christmas Star? (five/six)\par 5. On what dates are gifts given in Italy? (Jan 6)\par 6. What symbolically does the "X" in Xmas stand for? (Christ)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 What will be the date of the first Christmas Day in the twenty-first century?\par \pard\sb100\sa100 (Dec. 25, 2001- 00 ends the century, 01 begins the century)\par 8. What saint brought Christmas to Ireland in the 5th Century? (St Patrick)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 What holiday film annually appears on television more than 300 times?\par \pard\sb100\sa100 (It's a Wonderful Life)\par 10. According to superstition what do cattle do at Midnight on Christmas Eve? (speak)\line\line\ul\b 126. CHRISTMAS TRIVIA (IV)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 1. What romantic tradition did England save while others allowed it to perish?\par \pard\sb100\sa100 (kissing under the mistletoe)\par 2. What is the "flower of the night" in Mexico? (Poinsettia)\par 3. Of the 365 days in a year, what number is Christmas Day? (359)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 4. What German Tradition has never gained mass acceptance by the French ? \par \pard\sb100\sa100 (Christmas Tree)\par 5. What plant creation is hung on doors during Christmas time? (Wreaths)\par 6. On what day do French parents exchange presents? ( New Years Day)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 7. According to superstition, what happens to bread baked on Christmas? \par \pard\sb100\sa100 (It never gets moldy)\par 8. On what date do Mexican children receive their gifts? (January 6)\par 9. What department store chain is responsible for Rudolph? (Montgomery Wards)\par 10. Why are holly berries dangerous? (They're poisonous)\par 11. In what country did the manger scene debut? (Greece, Spain Italy or Germany)\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 12. What direction did the star lead the 3 kings? (Westward)\par \ul\b 127. CHRISTMAS RIDDLES\par \ulnone\b0 What reindeer could be seen on Valentine\rquote s day? (Cupid)\par What should you leave in the snow before you go into the house? (Footprints)\par What kind of toe does not belong in your shoe? (Mistletoe)\par What kind of a man never sits by the fireplace? (Snowman)\par Which reindeer runs the fastest? (Dasher)\par What kind of tree keeps you warm? (Fir tree)\par The only direction Santa can go from his home? (South)\par What does Santa do in his garden? (HoHoHo)\par When do you see a snowball fight? (When it gets made at someone)\par Why did Santa eat his walking stick? (It was a candy cane)\par Which reindeer can you see in outer space? (Comet)\par What do you get when you eat snow? (Frost bite)\par How are snowflakes like fingerprints? (No two are the same)\par In what way are all Christmas stockings the same? (They all fit only one foot)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 128. CHRISTMAS ANSWERS\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100\ulnone\b0 Liza Minelli\rquote s other\rquote s last name (Garland)\par Adam\rquote s partner (Eve)\par Burnett, O\rquote Connor and Channing (Carols)\par Your answer at a roll call (Present)\par Abcdefghijkmnopqrstuvwxyz (No \ldblquote L\rdblquote )\par What it would do if it showered does, bucks and fawns (Reindeer)\par What every aspiring actress wants to become (Star)\par In the nursery rhyme, what Jack jumped over (Candlestick)\par Flash, lamp, lantern, chandelier (Lights)\par A trio of intelligent males (3 Wise Men)\par Young southern women (Belles)\par Blondie and Dagwood\rquote s daughter (Cookie)\par Ms. Derek and Mr. Bridges (Bows)\par 52 in a deck (Cards)\par Hollywood\rquote s nick name _____Town (Tinsel)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 129. KNOW YOUR TOYS\par \ulnone\b0 1. Long part of a wedding veil (Train) 2. The upper most part (Top) 3. Needed to change tires (Jack) 4. Formal dance (Ball) 5. To pamper (Baby doll) 6. Wild animals hunted for sport (Game) 7. Unit of a city street (Block)8. To engage beforehand (Book) 9. Move to and fro (Swing) 10. Slope bordering a river (Bank) 11. To perplex or bewilder (Puzzle) 12. A vehicle (Car or Truck) 13. A beautiful girl (Doll) \fs20 14. \fs24 Used for good luck (Horseshoes)\par \ul\b 130. NAME THE CHRISTMAS CAROL\par \ulnone\b0 Give the guest the first line of a Christmas song (unless it tells the name, then you give the second line). Have them write the titles to the following:\par \~\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 Just like the ones I used to know (White Christmas)\par Dashing through the snow (Jingle Bells)\par Joyful and triumphant (O Come All Ye Faithful)\par No room for a bed (Away in the Manger)\par Glory to the new born king (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)\par That glorious song of old (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)\par Down came good old Santa Claus (Up On the Rooftop)\par Who laid to rest (What Child is This)\par Come they told me (Little Drummer Boy)\par A happy jolly soul (Frosty the Snowman)\par Oh you better be good (Santa Claus is Coming to Town)\par Bearing gifts we travel so far (We Three Kings)\par Fa La La La La (Deck the Halls)\par One foggy Christmas Eve (Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer)\par Eight maids a milking (12 Days of Christmas)\par All is calm, all is bright (Silent Night)\par And heaven and nature sing (Joy to the World)\par A thrill of hope (O Holy Night)\par It\rquote s Christmas time in the city (Silver Bells)\par Was to harken poor shepherds (Noel)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 131. LET\rquote S GO CAROLING\par \ulnone\b0 Fill in the blanks:\par \pard\li720\sb100\sa100 1. Away in the _______ (Manger) 6. _______ Bells (Jingle)\par 2. God Rest Ye Merry _______ (Gentlemen) 7. _______ to the World (Joy)\par 3. It Came Upon a Midnight_______ (Clear) 8. _______ the Halls (Deck)\par 4. Hark the Herald _______(Angels) 9. Little town of _____ (Bethlemen)\par 5. _______ Old St. Nicholas (Jolly) 10. Come All Ye _______ (Faithful)\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\b 132. HOW MANY CAN YOU FIND?\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests look around the room and see how many items they can find that begin with the letters: C H R I S T M A S. The first one with an item named for every letter wins.\par \ul\b 133. NAME THE REINDEER\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests list the names of all nine reindeer. Make it harder by having them listed in alphabetical order:\par \pard\sb100\sa100\qc Blitzon, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Dasher, Donner, Prancer, Rudolph, Vixen\par \pard\sb100\sa100\ul\i *Tiebreaker\ulnone\i0 : Who sang the original Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer? (Gene Autry)\par \ul\b\~\par 134. HOLIDAY MATCH\par \ulnone\b0 Have guests write six items associated with Christmas. After everyone has the items listed, have a guest start the game by naming one of her items. Each guest who has that item on their list has to cross it off. The next guest calls an items from her list, and play continues around the room until the first guest has all her items crossed off and is the winner of the game\par \ul\b 135. HOLIDAY NAME GAME\par \ulnone\b0 Guests must think of a word related to Christmas that starts with the first letter of her name; Example: Mary Mistletoe, Susie Snowflake, etc. The next guest must repeat the names before her and add her name last. Go around the room so that the last guest will be the one to list all the preceding names and words. If a guest misses a name, they are eliminated. The last person standing is the winner. This is also a good way to learn guest names.\par \pard\f1\par }