Holiday Songs
In the Christmas carol "We wish you a Merry Christmas" the carolers are pretty insistent they get this treat before leaving
What is figgy pudding
The name of a famous Russian Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
As of today, what department is the City Clerk's Office under?
What is the City Manager's Office
What is the candleholder for Hannukah called?
What is the Menorah
What song is the best-selling Christmas song by a female artist and one of the best-selling singles of all time?
All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
True or False: You are supposed to light all of the candles on the first night of Hanukkah.
* reminder to start your answer with "What is..."
False
Who was the first City Clerk in Calgary?
*Hint: a boardroom was named on their behalf
Who is Thomas T.A. Boys
The holiday celebrated in mid October-mid November and is a festival of lights?
What is Diwali?
True or false: The Song "Jingle Bells" was written specifically for Christmas?
False - Thanksgiving
The large sock that is hung on the fireplace on Christmas Eve?
What is a stocking
Actor who played a giant elf.
a) Jim Carrey
b) Will Ferrell
c) Channing Tatum
Will Ferrell
As of today, how many Councillors/Wards are there in Calgary?
What is 14
This food can be cooked inside the turkey or as a side dish.
What is stuffing
The Dreidel song is associated with what holiday?
Hanukkah
The red nosed reindeer.
Who is Rudolph?
This cartoon character brings a tiny, little tree to his friends to decorate
Charlie Brown
What are The City's "4 Cs" that guide our behaviour?
What is character, competence, commitment and collaboration
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's
What is Coca Cola
What language was the Christmas Carol, "Silent Night" originally written in?
What is German
A popular American Christmas beverage?
What is eggnog?
The Grinch stole all of the presents from this town.
What is WhoVille
What are the 4 divisions in City Clerks?
What is Elections, Governance and Protocol, Appeals and Tribunals, and Information and Privacy
Where did Kwanzaa first originate from?
What is Africa