Minnesota Trivia
The world's biggest ball of what can be found in Darwin, MN?
Twine
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruit cake
What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How many grandchildren are there?
9
What is a variety of casserole, usually baked?
Hotdish
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?
Egg nog
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macys
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
What do grandma and grandpa always make for Christmas supper?
Porcupine meatballs
Minnesota has over 3 times more of what than college students?
White-tailed deer
Visions of which food danced in children’s heads as they slept in the poem “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas?”
Sugar plums
What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
What do grandma and grandpa listen to every morning?
The obituaries
What is often believed to be manufactured in Hawaii but is actually made in Minnesota?
SPAM
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca Cola
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
In the Ukraine, it is considered good luck if this is found on your Christmas tree.
Spider web
What was great grandma Marie's maiden name?
Able
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling is among the celebrities (along with generations of miners, farmers and factory workers) who have been spotted wearing what brand of Minnesota-made shoes?
Red Wing Boots
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
In the movie It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
What was the name of the farm dog when Dale was born?
Brownie