Happy holidays!
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Mmmmmmmmmm, fruitcake.
What is the first country to celebrate New Year's Eve each year?
New Zealand
Which teammate once received a lump of coal for Christmas?
Better believe it. It was Aaron.
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What movie runs for 24 hours on Christmas?
A Christmas Story
Which author wrote the book A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
How much does the New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square weigh?
11,875 pounds
Which teammate's favorite holiday treat is panettone?
Jonathan
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880
The first ball to be dropped in New York’s Times Square happened in what year?
1908
Which teammate has a whopping 30 cousins?
Just a big old Kiwi family, Joel!
“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
Macy's
What is the ninth candle in the Hanukkah Menorah for?
To light the other candles
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas time?
Krampus
Why do Southerners eat black-eyed peas and greens on New Year's Day?
To bring good luck and wealth in the coming year.
Which teammate would relive their first year of college over again?
Josh... this time without the partying.
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?
The Bumpuses
What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
The Netherlands
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
Candied lotus seeds are a popular Chinese New Year’s treat. What are they said to bring?
Boy children
Which teammate ate communion wafers with honey and raw garlic on it as a holiday tradition?
Tapping into this Czechoslovakian roots, it was Aaron.
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
What year did the White House begin putting up a Christmas tree?
1929 by First Lady, Lou Henry Hoover