With Christmas right around the corner, an optical illusion could be good to boost your problem-solving skills.
It's no doubt the festive period would feature a lot of family games. So you could start training yourself ahead of the big day now.
By that we've got just the puzzle to get you all revved up for the season. Preply shared the ultimate language brainteaser to warm your heart and mind.
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Now's your chance to find all the 10 Christmas-themed words hidden throughout the charming holiday scene. So stick a timer on and get started!
The words you're looking for (with varying difficulty) are:
- Reindeer
- Elves
- Snow
- Santa
- Bauble
- Mistletoe
- Presents
- Scrooge
- Yuletide
- Tinsel
You can try solve the brainteaser within 90 seconds but we can assure you, it won't be simple to solve. Try zooming in to really find the words.
Still struggling? Scroll down below for the answer…
According to the creators, if you manage to complete it within the time frame, it could mean you've got a higher-than-average IQ. Although it's recommended to take a proper exam.
Why not spread the Christmas spirit and share it with your family and friends to see who can solve the puzzle the quickest?
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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
Language expert Sylvia Johnson from Preply said: "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.
"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."
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