Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Extra Clue #1

In the photo of the barely opening angel puzzle, two orange stars can be seen to the left of the angel and two orange stars can be seen to the right of the angel.  Otherwise, all of the other stars are gold.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

How to submit an answer to Christmas Mystery 2012


 
The answer to Christmas Mystery 2012, and an explanation of every clue, will be posted on Christmas Eve, or when a correct answer is submitted, whichever comes first.  A correct answer must contain the words, and only the words, of the correct phrase.  Only three guesses allowed! Answers may be submitted to gkissel@msn.com
 


Kaleidoscope of Christmas Past

A larger view of "Kaleidoscope of Christmas Past," the basis of this year's Christmas Mystery, can be seen here. Elinor Sethman is the artist.

Christmas Mystery 2012



A choir of four proclaimed a great revelation;

Soprano, alto, tenor, bass, joined in exhortation.

"Are those lyrics from St. Matthew?" queried Raggedy Ann.

"I hear a bit of Romans," smiled Gingerbread Man.

Mr. Nutcracker awoke and hadn't a clue,

while amongst bright stars our angel flew.

But when midnight struck, she was quick to reveal,

A kaleidoscope of numbers arrayed in a wheel.

'Ol St. Nick burst out in a hearty laugh,

"Ho, ho, ho! A most clever cryptograph!"

Rocking Horse nodded, with a wink that reassures,

"Name the six words, and the angel puzzle is yours!"

 

Angel Puzzle Open with Kaleidoscope of Numbers

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Angel Puzzle

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Sunday, December 2, 2012