Holiday History & Lore
The first American Thanksgiving took place during this century. (50 bonus points for the specific year)
What is the 17th century? (1621)
Unscramble the letters of this anagram to spell a tasty side dish: "Shampooed state"
What are mashed potatoes?
This former Beatle is simply having a wonderful Christmas time.
Who is Paul McCartney?
Whoops! When writing this list of his reindeer, Santa forgot to include two names. Name those reindeer.
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Dasher, Prancer, Rudolph
Who are Donner and Vixen?
The following sentence is nonsense, but rearrange the letters and you'll get a sweet and delicious holiday side dish.
"Cassettes operate wool."
What is "sweet potato casserole?"
These self-proclaimed "Wet Bandits" got more than they bargained for when they broke into the McCallister house.
Who are Harry and Marv?
Don't let grandma walk home on Christmas Eve, lest she fall victim to this tragedy.
What is getting run over by a reindeer?
Santa Claus goes by a different name in Australia and New Zealand. There, Santa is known as ___________.
Who is "Father Christmas?"
Unscramble the following sentence and you'll get these two holiday staples, which in Shane's opinion are an absolute necessity to make turkey less dry and boring.
"Andy Guff starving."
What are "stuffing and gravy?"
In Die Hard, the famous showdown between John McClane and Hans Gruber takes place in this fictional building.
What is Nakatomi Plaza?
For one young child's gift this Christmas, only this animal will do.
What is a hippopotamus?
In German folklore, this horned and hoofed "anti-Santa" goes around punishing children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
"Suck Air, Goose."
I don't know what the heck that means, but my sweet tooth is craving one of my grandma's famous _______ ___.
What are sugar cookies?
Both the Griswold and the McCallister families live in the suburbs of this U.S. city.
What is Chicago, Illinois?
This 1994 mega hit is the first and only holiday single to become certified diamond.
This magical article of clothing miraculously brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is an old silk hat?
If you visit your Italian friends' house on Christmas, you may be having a "feast" of this for dinner.
Anagram: "Ness hes five."
What is "seven fishes?"
In the 90s cult classic Jingle All the Way, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad square off in a battle to secure this popular action figure for their respective sons.
Who is Turbo Man?