Thanksgiving
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
What was the name of the snowman who narrated the story?
Sam the Snowman
What present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A Red Rider BB gun
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song?”
“Me, I want a Hula Hoop!”
What everyday item was originally called the "Whirlwind" before its name was changed?
The vacuum cleaner.
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
About 80 percent
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
How did Frosty come to life?
He wore a magician’s hat.
What prize does Ralphie’s dad win in a contest?
A lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a fishnet stocking.
In Santa Claus is Coming to Town, the singer tells children, “You better not cry” and “You better not _____.”
Pout
What is the longest recorded flight of a chicken?
13 seconds! Maybe that's why they are always crossing roads rather than flying over them. The chickens can also reach a height of 10 feet high. Talk about a let down.
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple pie
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
What Christmas carol do the Peanuts characters sing at the end of the show?
“Hark the Herald Angel Sing”
What does Santa say to Ralphie when he says he wants a BB gun for Christmas?
You’ll shoot your eye out.”
What pop singer has been named the Queen of Christmas?
Mariah Carey (All I Want for Christmas is You)
What animal did Australian soldiers fight in 1932?
Emus. The war lasted just a month. The soldiers literally used machine guns to fight the birds, but when the gun jammed, the emus won a small victory.
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
What were Frosty’s first words after coming to life?
“Happy birthday!”
Who gifts Ralphie a pink bunny onesie for Christmas?
Aunt Clara
Which singer has sold the most Christmas albums?
Elvis Presley has sold the most Christmas albums. He released his first-holiday album, “Elvis’ Christmas Album”, in 1957.
What did the first webcam ever stream at the University of Cambridge in 1993?
A coffee pot – so people could check if it was empty or full. Talk about convenience.
What 18-minute monologue is performed on many rock and classic rock stations every Thanksgiving?
Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant"
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
How did Rudolph’s father, Donner, try hiding his son’s nose?
He covered Rudolph’s nose with black mud.
Ralphie gets in trouble when he repeats a swear word he claims to have heard from his friend Schwartz. However, he actually heard the word from someone else. Who was it?
His dad
Which holiday song is mostly played during Christmas even to this day?
The most played holiday song will be “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey.
What is a group of flamingoes called?
A flamboyance. With all those bright pink feathers, they're definitely living up to their name.