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London has completed the quest of
"A Christmas Journey" !


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 1/25

Welcome to our Christmas adventure, going back in time over 2000 years to the start of the "reason for the season"! Help yourself to a biscuit or two, and the Narrator will be here very shortly!


While journeying, you met Marigold.

London shook paws with Marigold the American Robin. They both received one silver mole!

Marigold gave you 3 "Deluxe Iced Snowman Cookie" size 7

Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 729

MarigoldLondonQUEST REWARD
size 7


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 2/25

Welcome, London, come and join the other pets! Please help yourself to a hot drink and cookies. We will be going on our amazing trip very soon!


While journeying, you met Autumn.

London shook paws with Autumn the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!

Autumn gave you 1 "Casual Doll" size 7

Tries today: 53 Find points today: 20 Hunt total: 748

AutumnLondonQUEST REWARD
size 7


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 3/25

Enter the door of the magic dolls' house for a journey back in time! I will be the Narrator of what you see along the way.


While journeying, you met Hoot.

London shook paws with Hoot the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!

Hoot gave you 1 "Brown Sloped Roof House" size 7

Tries today: 77 Find points today: 25 Hunt total: 753

HootLondonQUEST REWARD
size 7


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 4/25

What do you picture when you hear of Arabia? Perhaps their herbs and spices, in active use in the Middle East since the dawn of humanity, not just in cooking and for perfumes. For example, traditional herbal medicines were made using chamomile, aniseed, black seed, sage, thyme and pomegranate, amongst many other plants and seeds. Arabia was active in the spice trade, too, growing many rare spices and importing cinnamon from Sri Lanka. Cinnamon was very expensive – reportedly costing five times the price of silver! – and could only be purchased by the very richest in society.
Can you imagine Christmas today without the comforting aroma of cinnamon drinks, biscuits, cakes and toppings?


While journeying, you met Choose a name.

London shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!

Choose a name gave you 1 "American Robin (Looking)" size 7

Tries today: 306 Find points today: 58 Hunt total: 786

Choose a nameLondonQUEST REWARD
size 7


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 5/25

In ancient Arabia, mathematics, science (as understood at the time), plus astrology, astronomy and current affairs were studied together and they all went hand in hand with each other. The Greek word “magi” shows us that these men plotted the course of the stars and monitored them assiduously. Today they would be known as either astrologers or as astronomers. Astrology was treated more like a science than the quasi-fortune telling modern aspect of astrology. The people of the time believed that the stars revealed truths about human life and history, and could provide pre-emptive information (in other words, people could be forewarned of impending negative events and change their behaviour accordingly). They studied movements of heavenly objects to gain insight into how their world worked.


While journeying, you met Firefly.

London shook paws with Firefly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!

Firefly and you found 5 "Stained Glass Standing Lamp" size 4.

Tries today: 433 Find points today: 78 Hunt total: 806

FireflyLondonQUEST REWARD
x 5
(size 4)


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 6/25

The Magi were most likely employed at the Royal Court as part of the King’s special advisory body of wise men, astrologers and interpreters of omens. Do you remember the story of Pharaoh in Genesis 41, in the time of Joseph? When he couldn’t make sense of his strange dream about fat cows and gaunt cows, plump and withered ears of corn, he summoned magi and wise men from across Egypt and commanded them to interpret his dream – in this case none of them was successful. Cue Joseph!


While journeying, you met Toothless.

London shook paws with Toothless the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Toothless and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!

Tries today: 641 Find points today: 103 Hunt total: 831

ToothlessLondonQUEST REWARD
x 150


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 7/25

The Magi had found an unusual new star in the sky, and knew that it told of the birth of a special king in Israel. They would have known about the prophecies of a future special Jewish Saviour (also known as the Messiah) from when the Jews had been held captive in ancient Babylon several centuries before.
The star of Bethlehem element of the Christmas tale has been taken seriously by professional astronomers such as Dr David Hughes, of Sheffield University, who has published and lectured widely on the subject. The Star is doubtless one of the best-loved parts of the Christmas narrative.


While journeying, you met Hoots.

London shook paws with Hoots the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!

Hoots and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!

Tries today: 759 Find points today: 112 Hunt total: 840

HootsLondonQUEST REWARD
x 150


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 8/25

The preparations were made for a long journey. Contrary to popular conception, people from Arabia did not commonly ride camels, but instead travelled on fleet Arabian horses. Camels were used as pack animals for provisions and extra clothing for the journey, plus the gifts intended for the newborn King.


While journeying, you met Firefly.

London shook paws with Firefly the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Firefly gave you 3 "Deluxe Iced Snowman Cookie" size 7

Tries today: 802 Find points today: 118 Hunt total: 846

FireflyLondonQUEST REWARD
size 7


18th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 9/25

It was a long journey of several hundred miles, and typically the caravan of laden camels, horses and riders would cover around twenty miles (32km) a day. Eventually, however, they arrived in Jerusalem.


While journeying, you met Tommy.

London shook paws with Tommy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Tommy and you found 2 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 846 Find points today: 125 Hunt total: 853

TommyLondonQUEST REWARD
x 2


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 10/25

Why did the Magi arrive first in Jerusalem instead of going to Bethlehem? Simply because they took it for granted that this great king would come from the existing royal family who already lived in the capital city.


While journeying, you met Blizzard.

London shook paws with Blizzard the Reindeer. They both received one silver mole!

Blizzard and you found 5 "Crane Ornament" size 4.

Tries today: 4 Find points today: 4 Hunt total: 857

BlizzardLondonQUEST REWARD
x 5
(size 4)


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 11/25

King Herod greeted the Magi, and provided his influential and learned visitors with refreshments and an opportunity to rest. We don't know what was said in their discussions about the reason for the visit, but doubtless the Magi were greatly taken aback to learn that there was no newborn baby in the palace, destined to rule in the future!
As his guests were eventually about to depart, Herod detained them for a minute. "When you have found the baby King of the Jews," he said, "send me word, so that I may also come and worship him."
Of course, as we know, King Herod had something completely different in mind!


While journeying, you met Mr X.

London shook paws with Mr X the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!

Mr X and you found 2 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 56 Find points today: 19 Hunt total: 872

Mr XLondonQUEST REWARD
x 2


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 12/25

Herod is best known to Christians for the Slaughter of the Innocents mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel. However, he is now credited as having had at least some positive effects on Jews and Judaism in his 33-year reign. He was an excellent administrator and was responsible for some major building projects including the rebuilding of the Temple of Jerusalem, and other public works, such as several aqueducts. He also had a massive fortress constructed on a large hill. Known as The Herodium, it was a little like this one in Scotland's capital. Brrrr, it's a lot colder here than in Jerusalem, though!


While journeying, you met Kia.

London shook paws with Kia the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Kia and you found 2 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 120 Find points today: 32 Hunt total: 885

KiaLondonQUEST REWARD
x 2


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 13/25

The Wise Men and their retinue continued their journey. Guided by the star, they were eventually led to the baby Jesus. Christmas Day used to be celebrated on 6 January, the Feast of the Epiphany – also known in German-speaking countries as Dreikönigstag, or Three Kings' Day – to celebrate how a star led the Magi to visit the Christ child. 'Epiphany' is from the Greek 'to reveal', as it is when the baby Jesus was 'revealed' to the world. This is why people sometimes say they've had an epiphany when they've just realised something significant.


While journeying, you met Rico.

London shook paws with Rico the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!

Rico gave you 3 "Deluxe Iced Snowman Cookie" size 7

Tries today: 162 Find points today: 38 Hunt total: 891

RicoLondonQUEST REWARD
size 7


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 14/25

They found Mary and Joseph lovingly tending their firstborn son. The erudite and richly dressed Magi must have appeared very impressive figures as they gathered in the humble dwelling of the carpenter and his young wife. The wise men bestowed different gifts upon Jesus: gold, frankincense and myrrh, all of which Christians believe have especial significance.


While journeying, you met Ciaré.

London shook paws with Ciaré the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!

Ciaré and you found 2 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 179 Find points today: 42 Hunt total: 895

CiaréLondonQUEST REWARD
x 2


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 15/25

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign

Then, as now, gold represented wealth and power. It is associated with kings, and Christians believe that Jesus is the King of Kings.


While journeying, you met Torch.

London shook paws with Torch the Red Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Torch and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!

Tries today: 246 Find points today: 56 Hunt total: 909

TorchLondonQUEST REWARD
x 150


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 16/25

Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising, all men raising
Worship Him, God most high.

Frankincense was used both as a perfume and as incense in religious worship, and is said to show that people would worship Jesus.


While journeying, you met Noelle.

London shook paws with Noelle the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Noelle and you found 5 "Don’t Eat The Blue Wreath" size 4.

Tries today: 360 Find points today: 69 Hunt total: 922

NoelleLondonQUEST REWARD
x 5
(size 4)


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 17/25

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in a stone-cold tomb.

Myrrh was used as a perfume, anointing oil, medicinal tonic, and as a key ingredient in the mixture of spices used in the embalming process, possibly foreshadowing Jesus’ death (John 19:39: Nicodemus also came with about 30 kg of spices made from myrrh and aloes. This was the same Nicodemus who had visited Jesus one night.) Christians believe that the gift of myrrh showed that Jesus would suffer and die. In Mark 15:23, Jesus is offered wine with myrrh as an analgesic before his crucifixion, but He refused it. Myrrh would also be used in oil used for anointing kings, which has significance as the Magi had come to seek out the King of the Jews.


While journeying, you met Cadbury.

London shook paws with Cadbury the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!

Cadbury and you found 2 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 670 Find points today: 102 Hunt total: 955

CadburyLondonQUEST REWARD
x 2


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 18/25

The gifts are also all things that come from east of Israel in Arabia.
Both frankincense and myrrh are derived from the gummy sap that oozes out of the Boswellia and Commiphora trees, respectively, when their bark is cut. The leaking resin is allowed to harden and scraped off the trunk in tear-shaped droplets resembling candied pineapple; it may then be used in its dried form or steamed to yield essential oils.


While journeying, you met Sophia.

London shook paws with Sophia the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Sophia gave you 3 "Deluxe Iced Snowman Cookie" size 7

Tries today: 735 Find points today: 108 Hunt total: 961

SophiaLondonQUEST REWARD
size 7


19th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 19/25

Their mission accomplished, and their animals well rested, the Magi packed all their belongings up again and prepared for their long homeward journey.
And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. (Matthew 2:12)


While journeying, you met Patches.

London shook paws with Patches the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Patches and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!

Tries today: 816 Find points today: 115 Hunt total: 968

PatchesLondonQUEST REWARD
x 150


20th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 20/25

Jesus left no material possessions behind after his death. His legacy, however, was his Word, or teaching, and his following (a few hundred people). Christmas is a time when we enjoy bestowing gifts on others; it is when we pray for peace on earth and goodwill to all men; we strive to love our neighbour as ourselves; and it is also a time of joy and hope for the future.


While journeying, you met Sweetie pie.

London shook paws with Sweetie pie the Little Pink Monster. They both received one silver mole!

Sweetie pie and you found 12 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 113 Find points today: 32 Hunt total: 1001

Sweetie pieLondonQUEST REWARD
x 12


20th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 21/25

Just how far did the Three Wise Men travel in order to meet the newborn King? Estimates vary according to how "the East" is interpreted, but it would have been at least 400 miles (640km) and could have been around 1700 miles (2735km)! If the distance was nearer the former, then the trip would have been accomplished in a few weeks or perhaps a month. The latter distance, however, given the route the Wise Men would have to have taken, and the state of many roads of the time, would have taken much, much longer meaning Jesus might have been around 18 months or two years old and living in a proper house with his parents by the time they arrived.


While journeying, you met Audrey.

London shook paws with Audrey the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!

Audrey and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!

Tries today: 172 Find points today: 42 Hunt total: 1011

AudreyLondonQUEST REWARD
x 150


20th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 22/25

This is the time of year when many countries celebrate Christmas with Nativity plays, where the old, old story is re-enacted by young children. If you attend a Nativity play in the next few weeks, picture Mary, very near her time, and her husband Joseph arriving at a stable, perhaps similar to this wooden barn, to await the miraculous birth. Were they visited there by the Three Wise Men? Very possibly!

But here our tour ends for today and it's time to return to our everyday lives.


While journeying, you met Bolly.

London shook paws with Bolly the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Bolly gave you 1 "Green Happy Penguin Sitting" size 10

Tries today: 382 Find points today: 69 Hunt total: 1038

BollyLondonQUEST REWARD
size 10


20th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 23/25

Help yourself to milk and iced biscuits and relax after your long journey to ancient Arabia, Judaea and back!


While journeying, you met Mickle.

London shook paws with Mickle the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Mickle gave you 1 "Casual Doll" FULL SIZE

Tries today: 451 Find points today: 75 Hunt total: 1044

MickleLondonQUEST REWARD


20th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 24/25

It's now time for me to go back into the magic dolls' house and move on. Farewell, everyone! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!


While journeying, you met Sea Breeze.

London shook paws with Sea Breeze the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Sea Breeze gave you 1 "Brown Sloped Roof House"

Tries today: 538 Find points today: 88 Hunt total: 1057

Sea BreezeLondonQUEST REWARD


20th Dec 2021
London is questing!
Episode 25/25

London, thank you for accompanying us on our journey back over 2000 years. We hope you enjoyed the event, and here's a special gift for Christmas!
London has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also take part!


While journeying, you met Clarice.

London shook paws with Clarice the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!

Clarice and you found 20 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 650 Find points today: 98 Hunt total: 1067

ClariceLondonQUEST REWARD
x 20