The Christmas Candle Way to Play a Yuletide Game
A playful Christmas activity described as the Christmas candle game. Children take turns being the lighted candle or the blower, who is blindfolded and spun before guessing candle direction and trying to blow out flames. Variations include using a tiny unburnable tree with lit candies and a holly wreath setup. A prize for the best blower enhances the fun, with other festive antics like Jumping Jacks and toy imitations creating a lively, humorous scene.
The Christmas Ship Game for Children
A playful circle game explains The Christmas slip arriving and bringing a Jumpingjack. One child calls out the toy while neighbors imitate the jumping actions, passing the role along as each participant joins in. The sequence continues with each child taking a turn to play Jumping jack.
Shoeing the Wild Mare in Christmas Sports
Description of the children's running game shoeing the wild mare where a fast runner is chased and captured, then a playful shoeing is acted out with thumps. The tradition is noted in Merrick's verse on Christmas sports alongside wassail and blind man's buff.
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