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I can’t believe you’re standing here in my living room Eddie!
Christmas Vacation
Inspired by a popular children’s game in 1978, this toy was top of the charts. The premise was simple- each of the 4 coloured buttons needed to be hit in sequence in order to match the tune that was played by the computer. If you messed up the sequence then GAME OVER.
Simon
This country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.
Germany
In the song- “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus“ underneath the mistletoe, mommy tickled Santa Claus here…
Under his beard so snowy white
In Japan, it is traditional to eat KFC on Christmas Day.
True
Two of these Chippendales are on today's call!
Shane and Scott
That’s the thing about Bumbles.....Bumbles BOUNCE!
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer
This toy had humble beginnings with a Hungarian sculptor and architect professor....in 1980 this 3D puzzle with literally 43 quintillion possible combinations hit the stores in time for Santa‘s big day. It’s quite possible that each of us has owned or still owns one of these six sided coloured trinkets.
Rubik’s Cube
In the movie, Home Alone, the McCallisters are going on vacation here when they leave Kevin behind.
Paris
This is the colour of Christmas that Elvis Presley had
Blue
Donner and Blitzen were originally known as Dunder and Blixem
True. Dutch for thunder and lightning
It came without presents....packages, boxes or bags! Christmas came anyway!
The Grinch
In 1983 this toy -which was the brainchild of Xavier Roberts- resulted in countless fights breaking out in stores as parents aggressively positioned themselves to snag one to have under the tree at home. This was no ordinary “garden variety“ toy
Cabbage Patch doll
Eggnog originated in this country
England
In the tv show “ A Charlie Brown Christmas “ Lucy asks Charlie Brown to play this song on his piano.
Jingle Bells
There was once a real-life Santa Claus!
True. St.Nicholas, a generous, gift-giving clergyman, lived in modern day Turkey and devoted his life to helping the poor.
What is - when you tell your significant other that you are at another important team meeting?
I triple dog dare ya!!
A Christmas Story
Mutant half-shells started a new. Rave to begin the 1990s.... Donatello, Rafael, and Leonardo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In this country, tradition finds people visiting cemeteries on Christmas Eve
Finland
This is the best selling Christmas song of all time.
White Christmas
Noel comes from Old French, meaning “new birth”
True
Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings!
It’s a Wonderful Life
Just in time for Christmas in 2007 this technological advance from Mr. Jobs hit the stores and became the top must have gadget for Christmas. Dubbed as “training wheels for the iPhone” this chart topper brought video music and so much more to all of those who possessed one
IPod Touch
In this country it is a tradition for single women to stand with their backs to the door and throw a shoe. If the heel lands toward the door, she will remain single for another year. If the toe of the shoe points to the door, she may move out of her parents‘ house and should start making wedding arrangements.
Czech Republic
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gives this to me.....
10 Lords A Leaping
The US is the leading exporter of Christmas trees.
False. Canada is the leading exporter of Christmas trees mostly because of NS, which is also the worlds leading exporter of lobsters and wild blueberries.
I was born in Sudbury, Ontario.
I am a graduate of the Univeristy of Ottawa.
In 1966 I became a Canadian game show host on "Reach For the Top"