Holiday History
How many versions of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have there been to date?
Seven
Which Country started the practice of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Which Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells
In which US state did the first Holiday Inn open?
Tennessee
Which U.S. state has the most ski resorts?
New York
Which U.S. president signed a bill into law making Christmas a federal Holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
In which ocean is Christmas Island located?
The Indian Ocean
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets it's wings
What pop star scored a No. 1 hit in 1983 with the song “Holiday”?
Madonna
What animal's fur turns white in winter?
Arctic fox
Who was the first U.S. president to recognize Hanukkah in the White House?
Jimmy Carter
Where was the first Winter Olympics held?
Chamonix, France
Which Brothers Grimm fairy tale helped popularize gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
According to cocktailbuilder.com, a Doc Holliday cocktail made with a shot each of whisky, Jager and orange juice and then topped up with which appropriately named soda?
Dr. Pepper
What is the name of the dogsled race that goes from Anchorage to Nome in early March?
The Iditarod
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?
Goose Feathers
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
In the song Frosty the Snowman, what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What major pro sports league had three brothers playing on different teams, all with the last name Holliday?
NBA (Jrue, Justin, Aaron)
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Six
According to Austrian folklore, what horned figure punishes naughty children during the holiday season?
What is Santa's mailing address according to USPS
123 Elf Road, North Pole
What singer joined Bing Crosby in performing "The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth in a 1977 Christmas special?
David Bowie
What jazz singer recorded the song “I’ll Be Seeing You,” which became popular during World War II holidays?
Billie Holiday
Who is the most decorated Winter Olympian in the US?
Apolo Ohno (eight total medals in short track speed skating)