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Known as the "Granddaddy of Them All," this college football postseason game is played annually on New Year's Day preceded by the famous Rose Parade in what city in California?
Pasadena, California
Which pop group released 'Last Christmas' in 1984?
Wham! - The British duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, released 'Last Christmas' in 1984.
What is the name of the eight-day Jewish festival of lights?
Hanukkah - celebrates the miracle of oil burning for eight days in the rededicated Temple.
Individual sections of what popular candy bar are officially known as “fingers”?
Kit Kat
The NBA has hosted games on Christmas Day since ___ , making it a long-standing U.S. holiday sports staple.
1947
What year was the song “Monster Mash” released?
1962
What large log is traditionally burned during winter celebrations?
Yule log - is a large piece of wood burned in the hearth during winter celebrations.
Which fast-food chain is wildly popular for Christmas dinner in Japan?
KFC - became a beloved Christmas Eve tradition in Japan after a 1974 marketing campaign.
Which character in “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” believes in the Great Pumpkin?
Linus
What NFL team is the only team to have never played a game on Thanksgiving?
Jacksonville Jaguars
What animal represents the year 2026 in the Chinese zodiac?
Horse
What spice is traditionally grated on top of eggnog?
Nutmeg
What UK city has been the venue for the event sometimes billed as "The Best Equestrian Christmas Party" since 1907 (horse show/jumping)?
London
Who composed the theme song for the 1978 movie “Halloween”?
John Carpenter (he also directed this film)
What unusual ornament is placed on Ukrainian Christmas trees for good luck?
Artificial spider web
What potato pancakes are fried in oil during Hanukkah?
Latkes - are the crispy potato pancakes fried in oil during Hanukkah.
What actor played the vampire in the 1931 film "Dracula"?
Bela Lugosi
The Black Cat Curse (1969)
Which MLB team had a black cat famously stroll in front of their dugout at Shea Stadium during a crucial late-season game against the New York Mets, symbolizing the collapse of their division lead?
Chicago Cubs
In which country do people roller-skate to church on Christmas morning?
Venezuela - people roller-skate to early morning Christmas Mass, with streets closed to cars.