96 posts tagged “quizzes”

Lewis Carroll was born on this day in 1832. To celebrate his birthday, show us your favorite character from Wonderland. 

I took the 43 Things Personality Quiz and found out I'm an Extroverted Spiritual Reinventer

FOUND THE QUIZ @ AYA'S BLOG.

           
Thanks you, Artzy Carmen!

What are your favorite Thanksgiving traditions? Anything you're not so fond of?

Thanksgiving Traditions

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  Thanksgiving Buddies
  Turkey and the Trimmings
  Surprisingly, there is no real evidence of turkey being served at the first Thanksgiving feasts in the early 17th century. Apparently, "turkey" was the generic name to describe all fowl. Venison pops up in many historical accounts of the holiday as well as corn, boiled pumpkin, berries, and, possibly shellfish. Most still incorporate pumpkins in the traditional pie and berries in the form of cranberry sauce with their modern holiday meal.
• Indian Corn
  Hanging multi-colored corn with husks attached on our doors is a custom that reminds us how important corn was to the survival of early colonists. That's a big reason to give thanks! Many Native American Indians, who helped pilgrims plant corn crops, believed the grain to be divine. Corn has long been associated with harvest festival as many ancient cultures celebrated in the fall by honoring gods of corn. Greeks worshipped, Demeter, the goddess of grains and Romans celebrated Ceres, goddess of corn.
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  Just about every American turns on the television to see the enormous floating balloons in The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Since 1927, New Yorkers flock to the streets to see grand characters fly through the air and many gather the night before to watch the process of inflating the balloons.
• Thanksgiving Day Football
  For some people, a holiday where football is the focus is their most prized of all. 11 years after Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a holiday the first intercollegiate football game was played. Soon after the Northeast Intercollegiate Football Association was formed with the championship game scheduled to take place on Thanksgiving Day. Since the late 19th century Princeton and Yale have played each other almost every holiday. The tradition caught on quickly and today many college and pro teams spend the day on the gridiron and their fans spend the day in front of the tube.

If I celebrated Thanksgiving, I'd love the food the most and I'd be very happy if I could just skip the football part as I'm not interested in any kind of sports..... Oh, I wouldn't like to meet up with my relatives, too - especially the nosy and the annoying ones! :)

Thanksgiving Horoscope for Virgo

You're the sign most likely to bake up elaborate dishes and make beautiful centerpieces. Your signature dish: Turkey, cooked to perfection Your signature dessert: A pumpkin tiramisu that you thought up This holiday: Resist the urge to clean up - unless you're hosting Thanksgiving at your own place!

What's your decor style?

BACK TO NATURE

There's nothing quaintly countrified when it comes drawing inspiration from nature. You have an almost elemental approach to interior design, certainly in terms of colour, texture (and above all) materials. It takes guts to pull off the look: you not only see the beauty in wild flowers but in field grasses and the rawness of scrubland too.

Living Room

You love connecting with nature and the world outside. The rustic living room is cousin to the country cottage, but it's altogether earthier and more rugged, almost troglodyte. There's something elemental about this look, which embodies the romantic spirit of a pilgrim and celebrates the independence of the hermit. That said, it can be warm and welcoming -- a respite or sanctuary from the world outside. It's about the homespun and the homely, about authenticity and log-cabin cosiness. Modern accessories work well, if discreetly, with this look and therefore the room won't feel as if it lacks basic creature comforts. Soft neutral colours are easy to live with and easy on the eye, while modern floral prints add a smart, feminine touch. There are few things more luxurious than a sneaky afternoon nap, dozing off in your favourite spot in the living room.

Bedroom

It's a man's world in the master bedroom. Sleep is fundamentally important to our well being. Clean, fresh air can truly aid sleep, but so, too, does a well-made bed and the best mattress you can afford. Touch is an important issue in the bedroom, from crisp, linen sheets to wool or even sheepskin underfoot. You have quite a masculine - some might say hard - style in your bedroom, using cool pastel blues and greens to create a fresh but restful sense of calm.

Dining Room

You're a modern maverick, a supremely elegant entertainer. At home, you have a fresh, contemporary dining style that is versatile and achievable on almost any budget. Keeping the basics simple, try using colour or picking something a bit unusual to add character and to give the dining area some definition. Good design and quality materials can really lift a place setting. When it comes to entertaining, you like good, freshly made food with an informal touch.

Home Office

Your home office is formal and sober. These days, almost all of us have a home office: a desk and a chair in one corner of the living room with adjustable task lighting and adequate filing is all it takes. Clean, simple lines and an absence of clutter suit the home office very well - but don't neglect to introduce an element of your own personality to the space, even if it's nothing more than a favourite photograph in an elegant frame.

Conclusion

Your home is a canny combination of styles and references: the log cabin but also the tree house, the hermit's retreat, but also the childhood den.

Another quiz, stolen from [Susan]:

Your style is Folksy Country.

You don’t like things to be too matching. You acquire your furniture and accessories over the course of time. You like pattern and solids and can mix them well. You love flea markets and can find a place for just about anything you find or buy. You like animals and probably have a dog or cat or both. You make people feel at home and relaxed. You have lots of knick-knacks. When you entertain you have many friends and family over -- they feel they can pop over at anytime. Your decorating challenge is to simplify and edit your accessories.

Mood Ring: What color do you feel like today? Why?
Submitted by MarStar

Your Mood Ring is Yellow

Imaginative Wondering Thoughts Peaceful

The Castle Personality Test

You have no problem diving into new experiences. You're so brave that you don't even notice how courageous you are. You like to think that people see you as dramatic and fascinating. You do your best to seem mysterious. You are a very realistic person. You see the world as it is, flaws and all. Right now, you feel very trapped in your life. You often feel like there is no way out of your rut. Overall, your life is dramatic and unpredictable. You life in interesting times. You aren't optimistic about the future. You worry about what will happen to the world and if we'll be able to clean up the messes we've made.