CHRISTMAS FOOD TRADITIONS IN THE PAST
This item was not part of Sugar Plums.
What are Plums?
This retired late night show host said "The worst Christmas gift is a Fruitcake."
(Clue: he passed away in 2005 at the age of 79.)
Who is Johnny Carson?
Name of the brother of Heat Miser in a Classic Christmas Cartoon.
Whos is Snow Miser?
This song is the most associated with New Year's Eve.
What is "Auld Lang Syne" ?
This popular group wrote the song "New Years Day.
Who is U2?
Candy canes were originally invented to keep kids this word. (adjective)
What is keep kids quiet?
This person stated about fruitcake: "That's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year."
Who is Cousin Eddie?
A Charlie Brown Christmas was based on the ________ comic strip.
What is Peanuts?
This is the custom many Americans stick to when the ball drops.
What is kiss?
What is Italy?
The string on the box of animal crackers was originally supposed to be used for this.
What is hang on Christmas trees?
Jon Ronson said about Fruitcake: "Friends are the fruitcake of life - some nutty, some soaked in alcohol, some ________ .
What is sweet?
This person is the Author of the comic strip above.
Who is Charles Schultz?
This is the most popular New Year's resolution.
What is lose weight?
This superstition is one chore you should not do on New Year's Day or you will ______ away good luck.
What is do wash or wash clothes?
This food or dessert has enough preservatives to last all year and is supposed to be good luck.
What is Fruitcake?
The definition of a Fruitcake is: "A gross cake-like thing that consists of nasty spices, nuts, and __________ .
What is dried Fruit?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is based on a book written by this person.
Who is Dr. Seuss?
This is the 2rd most New Year's resolutions?
What is to Quit Smoking?
This is the Jewish New Year.
What is Rosh Hashana?
At a British Christmas back in medieval times, turkey was not the main course but this poultry animal was.
What is a Peacock?
This is the number of years the first fruitcake lasted.
What is 20 years?
In the "Year without a Santa Clause", Santa wants to cancel Christmas because he lost his _______.
Clue: Austin Powers also loses ths.
What is his Mojo?
Dropping the ball in Times Square is the classic tradition that began in this year.
What is 1908
This Southern tradition, eating____________ and __________ _____________on New Year's Day will supposedly bring good luck and prosperity. Name one.
What is Black eyed peas and Collard Greens?