On This Day
Congress declares war on this group, marking the US's entry into WWII.
What are the Axis Powers?
This ancient civilization is believed to have created the first instance of hot chocolate which included toasted corn, chilies, cinnamon, and roasted cacao beans.
Who are the Mayans?
Once reserved only for men, this activity is now used to make sweaters, scarves, and more.
What is knitting?
In this holiday classic, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister's family is mistakenly left at home while his family goes to Paris.
What is Home Alone?
In this Eastern European country, finding a spider in the Christmas tree is good luck, and fake spiders are common Christmas tree decorations.
What is Ukraine?
On this day, an American statesman was born in Fairfax, Virginia, and now has a Virginia university named after him.
Who is George Mason?
The earliest known instance of hot chocolate goes back to the 1700s in this country.
What is Mexico?
The fastest recorded speed in this activity is set at 157 mph.
What is skiing?
Santa accidentally carries this human child to the North Pole in the movie "Elf."
Who is Buddy?
What American brand popularized red and green as traditional Christmas colors?
What is Coca-Cola?
In 1936, this English king abdicated the throne to marry American Wallis Simpson and was succeeded by King George VI.
Who is King Edward VIII?
During WWII, this group set up comfort stations for soldiers where they gave out hot chocolate.
What is the YMCA?
The Polar Bear Plunge originated in this Scandinavian country.
What is Finland?
In the 1993 Tim Burton feature "The Nightmare Before Christmas," this character is Pumpkin King of Halloween Town.
Who is Jack Skellington?
In this country, Christmas would not be complete without a trip to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).
What is Japan?
On this day in 1965, a historic snow and ice storm left much of this state covered in up to 3 inches of ice.
What is South Dakota?
Hot chocolate was part of rations for soldiers during this early American war.
The first winter Olympics were held in this country in 1942.
What is France?
This actor plays a cheerful conductor in the 2004 animated film, "The Polar Express."
Who is Tom Hanks?
Christmas cards were first introduced by Hallmark in this year.
What is 1915?
On this day in 1816, this substance is used for the first time in dentistry to perform dental extractions and operations.
What is nitrous oxide?
This famous American brand provided rations of hot chocolate packets to soldiers during WWII.
What is Swiss Miss?
This sport was once a part of the summer Olympics until it moved to the Winter games in 1976.
What is Figure Skating?
These three ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol."
Who are Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
What English prince popularized the evergreen as a Christmas tree?
Who is Prince Albert?