Holiday History
This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree
What is Germany
This sweet, spiced cake is usually served at holiday parties and is often decorated with icing and edible glitter
What is gingerbread cake
These are the four main food groups that Buddy the Elf loves to eat?
What is candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth, which reached -128.6°F, was in this location.
What is Antartica
These unique, soft-bodied dolls became a massive craze and are still remembered as one of the most iconic toys of the '80s
What are Cabbage Patch Kids
This U.S. President was the first to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national holiday
Who is Rondald Reagan
This sweet dish, often topped with marshmallows, is a holiday favorite in the U.S
What is Sweet Potato Casserole
This is the Christmas song that Buddy sings in the shower while at the department store
What is "Baby It's Cold Outside"
This bird is known for migrating from the North Pole to the South Pole in search of food during the cold months
What is the Artic Tern
Known for their fashionable looks, these dolls became a huge competitor to Barbie
What are Bratz Dolls
This country was the first to begin the tradition of Halloween
What is Ireland
This spiced wine beverage is traditionally served warm during the holiday season in several European countries
What is Mulled Wine?
What sport was being played where Buddy was a star player in this deleted scene from the movie?
Snowflakes typically have how many sides?
What are 6
(1998): These interactive, robotic toys were a huge annoying sensation during the late '90s
Furby
On this year the first "Black Friday" took place in the United States, becoming a major retail event (closest year without passing actual year)
What is 1952
In Spain, it's traditional to pair hot chocolate with these deep-fried dough pastries, often dusted with sugar
What are churros
This character, who is a part of the North Pole crew, is Buddy's "elf buddy" and helps him adjust to the human world.
Who is Ming Ming
This is the world’s snowiest city, located in Alaska.
What is Valdez?
These small, stuffed animals were collectible and became a big trend, especially as they were released in limited editions
What are Beanie Babies
This is the year that the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place (closest year without passing actual year)
What is 1924
This tropical fruit, often used in festive cakes and drinks, is known for its bright red color and sweet flavor
What is Pomegranate
The elves' costumes in Elf are almost exact replicas of the ones the animated elves wear in what holdiday classic?
What is Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer
This city holds the record for the most snowfall in a single day, receiving 77.8 inches of snow in 1999 (if not city, what state?)
What is the city of Silver Lake, New York?
This virtual pet created a frenzy in the 1990's, with kids everywhere trying to keep their digital pets alive
What is a Tamagotchi