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Strikes, snow and delivery delays

The strikes and the snow are causing some delivery delays. Everything seems to be getting through but some of it is arriving a bit late. Please order early to allow extra time for your items to arrive. Thank you.

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As Christmas gift ideas go, this ones absolutely smashing it.

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There's quite a buzz around this new Christmas gift idea....

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Due to turkey supply problems, this Christmas kitchen has gone rogue....

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Gin Rummy: Literal Edition

A game for when those Christmas parties descend into chaos ?

 

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This one's a bit of a let down....

Ten Quick Facts About the Name Ben

In conjunction with our Games with Names range, we’re taking a spin through various names. Today's name is Ben.

Ben is a popular name for boys. It's short, easy to pronounce, and has a nice meaning. But what else is there to know about the name Ben? Well, we have a game all about it called Ben’s Game which is absolutely loaded with everything you could ever want to know about the name Ben.

In the meantime, here are just ten quick  facts about the name Ben:

 Ben is short for Benjamin.

1. Benjamin comes from the Hebrew word "bnjamin" which means "son of the right hand."
2. The name Ben has been around since the Bible.
3. In the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
4. In England, the name Ben became popular after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
5. The name Ben is also popular in Ireland and Scotland.
6. The name Ben was ranked as the 14th most popular name for boys born in England in 2015.
7. Famous people with the name Ben include singers Benjamin Bratt and Ben E. King, actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Ben Affleck and Ben Kingsley.
8. In 2017, nearly 4,000 babies were named Ben in the United States.
9. The name Ben means "blessed"

And there you have it! Ten quick facts about the name Ben to whet your appetite. Did you learn anything new? Why not get Ben’s Game to find out more ? Every Ben should have one!

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Something smells a little off here..

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Gimme a break!

The Top Ten Christmas Quiz Questions

It's that time of year again! Time to put on your holiday best and get into the Christmas spirit! One fun way to do that is by testing your friends and family on their knowledge of all things Christmas with a festive quiz. Here are ten of the best Christmas quiz questions to get you started. Happy holidays!

1. What is the name of Santa's reindeer?
2. What does the Grinch steal from the Whos?
3. How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge?
4. What is the name of Rudolph's father?
5. What are the names of Santa's elves?
6. How many candy canes did Charlie find in his snowman's mouth?
7. Where do most Christmas trees come from?
8. What does Frosty the Snowman have for a nose?
9. Who plays Santa Claus in "Miracle on 34th Street"?
10. Who said, "God bless us, every one!"?

Okay so you probably want the answer too ? Here goes:

1. What is the name of Santa's reindeer? (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph)

2. What does the Grinch steal from the Whos? (Christmas gifts, Christmas trees,Christmas food,Christmas decorations)

3. How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge? (1,2,3,4)

4. What is the name of Rudolph's father? (Donner)

5. What are the names of Santa's elves? (Elfie, Jingle Bells, Hershey Kisses, Bells ringing)

6. How many candy canes did Charlie find in his snowman's mouth? (0 candy canes, 1 candy cane)

7. Where do most Christmas trees come from? (Germany)

8. What does Frosty the Snowman have for a nose? (A carrot)

9. Who plays Santa Claus in "Miracle on 34th Street"? ( Edmund Gwenn)

10. Who said, "God bless us, every one!"? (Tiny Tim)

And there you have it! The top ten Christmas quiz questions to get you started on your own quiz this holiday season. Merry Christmas!