NOT MY FIRST RODEO
One of rodeo's most recognized events - participants attempt to stay on this non-equine animal for as long as possible
What is bullriding?
This peppermint flavored treat is typically not large enough to aid in walking
What is a candy cane?
Currently living in Terrell Hills, this actor played a U.S. Marshall in The Fugitive and an agent in Men in Black
Who is Tommy Lee Jones?
In 1961, NASA opened their Manned Spacecraft Center in this Texas city
What is Houston?
When in dessert form, these pocket-like pastries are typically stuffed with pumpkin or apple filling
What are empanadas?
Typically celebrated in December, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah lasts for this many nights
What is 8?
What is mutton busting?
The four food groups, according to Buddy the Elf, are: candy, candy corn, candy canes, and this
What is syrup?
This basketball center most notably played for the LSU Tigers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
Texas won its independence in this year
What is 1836?
The crust on this sweet bread is made to resemble a seashell
What is a concha?
This holiday season was first celebrated in 1966 as a celebration of African-American culture
What is Kwanzaa?
My favorite rodeo event - when the arena is converted into a racetrack featuring these horse-drawn vehicles
What are chuck wagons?
In "We Wish You A Merry Christmas", the carolers ask for this type of pudding
What is figgy pudding?
He played Dean Forester on Gilmore Girls, as well as Sam Winchester on Supernatural
Who is Jared Padalecki?
He served as the first president of the Republic of Texas
Who is Sam Houston?
A personal favorite of mine, this spiced cookie is typically shaped like a pig
What is a marranito?
Traditionally, many winter holidays across cultures culminate around this astronomical event, when the days are the shortest
What is the winter solstice?
Consisting of a trio of obstacles, this event requires horse and rider to demonstrate their speed around the course
What is barrel racing?
Yes, giving someone this type of rich spiced cake with several ingredients is traditionally seen as a gift, not a punishment.
What is fruitcake?
Born in 1933, this San Antonio funny lady went on to have her own CBS show, which bore her name
Who is Carol Burnett?
Born in El Paso, she became the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
Spanish for 'horn', this pastry typically resembles a croissant
What is a cuerno?
If you live in Canada or Australia, you may celebrate this holiday on December 26th.
What is Boxing Day?
This event requires the horse rider to leap from their saddle and literally 'grab the bull by the horns'
What is steer wrestling?
If you're going to use this type of cookie as a miniature building material, you should bake it until it's structurally sound enough to support icing and gumdrops
What is gingerbread?
Currently the anchor for CBS Evening News, she graduated from Douglas Macarthur High School in San Antonio in 1991
Who is Norah O'Donnell?
In 1901, oil was discovered south of Beaumont, the oilfield would be named this
What is Spindletop?
What is cortadillo?
Traditions of this (not quite real) holiday include Feats of Strength and the Airing of Grievances
What is Festivus?