The Rat Pack
This Casablanca actor started the original Rat Pack.
Who is Humphrey Bogart? He started the original group in the late 1950s. After Bogart's death in 1957, his friend Frank Sinatra revived the group, and the "classic" Rat Pack dominated the 1960s.
This is the top selling Girl Scout cookie.
What are Thin Mints? Frozen Thin Mints are a refreshing summer treat if you can discipline yourself to hide some away in the depths of your freezer.
This occasion corresponds with the year's shortest day.
What is the winter solstice? This year, it falls on December 21st. The exact moment of the solstice is when the North Pole is farthest from the sun.
In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the three ghosts of Christmas reveal themselves to this person.
Who is (Ebenezer) Scrooge? The three ghosts are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The visit from the Ghost of Christmas Future is a turning point in the story for Scrooge. There is also a fourth ghost: Jacob Marley, wrapped in chains.
These colors are most often associated with Hanukkah.
What are blue and white? These colors have long held importance in Judaism and became popular colors for Hanukkah celebrations in the United States post World War II.
She was known as the den mother of the group.
Who is Lauren Becall? She was Humphrey Bogart's wife at the time.
During the holidays, you are bound to see cookies made with a thumbprint and filled with this.
What is jelly or jam? The cookies are cooked with jelly or jam, not topped after baking.
Edinburgh is the capital of this country.
What is Scotland? The unicorn is Scotland's national animal.
The candle that is always elevated and usually in this position on the menorah that is used to light the other eight candles during Hanukkah.
What is the middle? The middle candle is called shamash, which means attendant or "helper candle". The shamash can be another candles as long as it's elevated.
This fabric design of crisscrossed colors and squares adorns everything from tablecloths to shirts and skirts during the holiday season.
What is plaid? Holiday plaid is usually a combination of red with green and/or black. It is based on the Scottish tartan, in which specific colors represent specific Scottish clans.
Dean Martin's TV variety show had this as its theme song.
What is "Everybody Loves Somebody"? In 1964, the song knocked "A Hard Day's Night" off the No. 1 position on the charts, and in 1965 it became the theme song for Martin's show.
These are the world's best selling cookies.
What are Oreos? They were introduced in 1912 and they've maintained their popularity for more than a century.
This the world's largest country by area.
What is Russia? Canada is the second largest in landmass, followed by China. The United States is in fourth place.
These are the most popular two health related New Year resolutions in the United States.
What are losing weight and exercising? Other top resolutions include getting organized, quitting smoking, and living life to the fullest.
Don't stand under this unless you want to get kissed.
What is mistletoe? This treasured holiday tradition dates back to AD 1 and was started by the Celtic Druids.
This was their standard uniform.
What is a tuxedo? In addition to their look, their schtick included glitz, glamour, nonconformity, and playfully insulting one another on stage.
This is the other dry ingredient in Mexican wedding cookies, along with sugar and flour.
What are nuts? You can use almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
This character in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women wants to be a writer.
Who is Jo (March)? The character is based on Alcott.
This number is symbolic to the celebration of Kwanzaa.
What is seven? Kwanzaa has seven letters, is celebrated for seven days, includes seven principles, and is represented by seven primary symbols.
Typically found in gardens, you might also place a grouping of these "little people" indoors as holiday decor.
What are gnomes? They add a little whimsy to your surroundings.
He was the longest surviving member of the Rat Pack.
Who is Joey Bishop? He died in 2007. Memories of the Rat Pack live on. You can find videos of the individual members and the Rat Pack on YouTube.
This is the base ingredient of the Italian cookie amaretti.
What is almond paste? Amaretti cookies come from Serrano, Italy and they're Italy's response to France's macarons. They're also gluten free.
The Iditarod is held in this U.S. state.
What is Alaska? The annual dog sled race is held in March and includes contestants from around the world. It starts in Anchorage and ends in Nome. The last to cross the finish line receives the Red Lantern Award.
Hanukkah begins four days before this phase of the moon.
What is new? In 2024, it starts at sundown on December 25th and ends January 2nd at sundown.
This is another word for lanterns that light a walkway.
What are luminaries or luminarias? If you display outdoor lanterns, use battery operated candles or tealights for safety.