Christmas History
1776: This Colonial general crossed the Delaware River overnight, surprising and defeating British troops on the other side.
Who is George Washington?
The Nightmare Before Christmas tells the story of a mayor who wants to combine Christmas with this holiday.
What is Halloween?
Karl Rove served as Chief of Staff for this president from February 8, 2005 to August 31, 2007.
Who is George W. Bush?
Since Mary's conception of Jesus was through divine intervention, this man was NOT the father, although he helped raise him.
Who is Joseph?
The Philadelphia Phillies made surprise run to the World Series where they were defeated in 6 games to this American League juggernaut.
Who are the Houston Astros?
1990: The 3rd film installment of Mario Puzo's classic mafia novel is released in theaters.
What is the Godfather?
While best known for playing Buddy the Elf, Will Ferrell appeared in 2022's Spirited as this character who was once visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
Sissy Spacek broke through on the big screen covered in pig blood in this 1976 movie.
What is Carrie?
Jesus used this object typically used to feed animals as a makeshift crib.
What is a manger?
His joke about Jada Pinkett Smith earned him a slap from her husband Will at the Academy Awards.
Who is Chris Rock?
1991: Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of this nation.
What is USSR?
In 2019, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke starred in a Christmas movie named after this 1984 holiday hit from Wham!
What is Last Christmas?
Jillie Mack is married to former Magnum P.I. star Tom Selleck who can be seen nowadays starring in this CBS drama.
What is Blue Bloods?
While known as Jesus of Nazareth, He was born in this city in Judea.
What is Bethlehem?
This South African billionaire completed his $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter in October.
Who is Elon Musk?
1914: The famous "Christmas Truce" was made between opposing sides, temporary halting battle during this conflict.
What is World War I?
Is this a Christmas movie or not? Either way, Hans Gruber has hijacked a Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza and the partygoers only hope is NYPD detective John McClane.
What is Die Hard?
Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is the all-time leader in this "criminal" stat.
What are stole bases?
The 3 wise men brought gold, frankincense and this perfume.
What is myrrh?
This capital city of China became the first nation to host both the summer and winter Olympics.
What is Beijing?
1868: President Andrew Johnson controversially issues an unconditional pardon for all former members of this.
What is the Confederates States of America?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie's father mistakenly thinks his lamp is from Italy because this word is written on the box.
What is fragile?
The founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton is often considered the founder of this profession after her work on the battlefields of the Civil War.
What is nursing?
This word meaning "the occasion of one's birth" is often used to describe the scene of Jesus' birth.
What is nativity?
In September, Queen Elizabeth II died, passing the throne to this man.
Who is King Charles III?