ARC Facts
The year ARC was created
What is 2017?
An annual holiday celebration of African-American culture, spread over 7 days, with each day centered on a different core principle
What is Kwanzaa?
Daily Double: On what days does Kwanzaa start & end each year?
The central family in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Who are the Griswolds?
This singer is responsible for the most famous recording of the Christmas song: Blue Christmas
Who is Elvis Presley?
A holiday dessert that can last up to 25 years before expiring, if properly stored
What is a fruit cake?
The only ARC PM raised in Arizona (PMs can't answer)
Who is Ashleigh?
This holiday gift exchange is also referred to as "Yankee Swap" or "Dirty Santa"
What is White Elephant?
The main character in Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
Daily Double: Who is the 1st ghost to visit Ebenezer, according to the story?
This Australian singer/song writer released their first Christmas album in 2017, titled: Everyday is Christmas
Who is Sia?
The object that inspired the shape of the original candy canes
What is a shepherd's staff?
The common household object traditionally hidden on Christmas in Norway, to prevent Witches and evil spirits from stealing them.
What are Brooms?
According to this Christmas film, every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
Daily Double: What is the name of George Bailey's guardian angel in the film?
This popular Christmas tune is widely believed to have originally been written as a Thanksgiving Song
What is Jingle Bells?
The four main food groups, according to Buddy the Elf
The three people that made up the podium (finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd) in last year's ARC Bracket Challenge for College Basketball. (Don't need to get the order right for points)
Who are Nadia (1st), Victor (2nd), and Travis (3rd)?
Located in New York City, the world's largest menorah stands 32 feet tall and weighs ____ pounds. (It's made of steel)
What is 4,000 pounds?
This is the first rule of the code of the elves, according to the Christmas movie: Elf
What is "treat every day like Christmas"?
The most streamed Christmas song of all time (Song Title + Artist)
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey?
Daily Double: Name the most purchased Christmas song of all time (Song Title + Artist)
The fast food chain enjoyed as a Christmas tradition by millions of families in Japan
What is KFC?
The average Amazon tenure (to the nearest month: 3yr 2mo) of the current members of ARC (incl. Patrick, Briseida, Alex M. & SSD)
What is 8yr 11mo?
This was the year that the famous Christmas Ballet: The Nutcracker debuted in the United States
What is 1944?
Daily Double: In what country did it first debut, in 1892?
The fake black/white gangster movie watched by Kevin McCallister in Home Alone
What is "Angles with Filthy Souls"?
The Grinch's heart is full of these, according to the orginal lyrics of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"
What are unwashed socks?
The square footage of the largest gingerbread house ever constructed?
What is 2,500 sq ft?
(Built in 2013 at Texas A&M University)