If you can find these hidden festive words in under 89 seconds, you have a higher-than-average IQ
THIS festive-themed brainteaser will get you thinking - but it might not be as easy as it first seems.
All you have to do is spot all ten hidden words in this festive scene illusion.
And if you can find them within 89 seconds then you have a higher-than-average IQ.
So congratulations if you find success in this challenge!
With Christmas approaching, Preply has designed this fun puzzle.
It's a typical Christmas market with a few shoppers having a look at what's on offer.
Stalls are open with banners sitting above them with festive messages.
Snow is falling from the sky as night falls as the market exudes a warm glow below.
And some Christmas decor and garlands complete the seasonal picture.
But can you spot the ten hidden words in this scenic setting?
We can give you a clue. They are:
- Reindeer
- Elves
- Snow
- Santa
- Bauble
- Mistletoe
- Presents
- Scrooge
- Yuletide
- Tinsel
These words have been selected because of their deep-rooted connections with Christmas.
Language Expert, Sylvia Johnson from Preply comments: “The rich tapestry of Christmas-themed language reflects the holiday's diverse and enduring history.
"Words like 'bauble' trace back to German and Old English origins, reflecting the widespread influence of these languages on Christmas celebrations.
“For example, ‘tinsel’ comes from the Old French word 'estinceler,' meaning 'to sparkle'.
"Its association with shiny decorations mirrors the festive illumination that transforms homes and cities during the Christmas season.
“Similarly, the term 'yuletide' goes back to the ancient Norse celebration of Yule, highlighting the blending of pagan and Christian customs that shaped the holiday we know and love today."
You might start off well in finding a few words, but don't let that early success fool you.
Some of the words are not giving up their hiding places easily.
If your festive spirit has expired and you want to throw your Santa hat into the dust, we can put you out of your misery.
Look away now if you don't want to know the answer.
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Answers:
- Reindeer - on the 'reindeer food' sign to the left of the image
- Elves - on a box situated on the desk of the front stall on the right
- Snow - within the snowflakes in the sky
- Santa - on the red banner sign of the stall on the right
- Bauble - on the potted decoration next to the front stall on the left
- Mistletoe - on the green sign to the left that reads "under mistletoe"
- Presents - on the red sign to the left that reads “Presents free wrapping”
- Scrooge - on the floor at the front of the scene next to the potted decoration
- Yuletide - in the sky along the roof next to the building's main tower
- Tinsel - in the window on the left, positioned above the 'merry Christmas' sign