Seasonal Challenges

First, please allow me to apologize to the Denver Broncos. It wasn't long ago that I predicted that they would not win another game this season. I was wrong, and I'm man enough to admit it -- just like I admitted my error when I predicted that Obi Wan's proclamation that "there is another" would be revealed as meaning that Jabba the Hutt was a secret Jedi. I was also wrong when I predicted that the Rockies would win the World Series this year.

I may have also been wrong on other occasions, but I can't recall what those could possibly be. Anyway, the point is that the Broncos are now tied with the Raiders, and even though I'm not any sort of football fanatic, it would give me great pleasure to see the Raiders finish the season by losing every remaining game.

Anyway, we've had some snow, the Santas are out in force, and public elevators are playing hideous Muzak versions of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" -- 'tis definitely the season. So, in that spirit, I offer a few Christmas-themed puzzles.

Enjoy, and good luck! Let us begin with some challenges derived from holiday music.



And a movie reference (for extra credit):


And finally, let's talk about food.



OK, that one makes me hungry. I'm going to go see what's in the fridge. Have a great day!