Holiday Treats
Quotable Cinema
Name That Tune
The Greatest Gift
Holidays Around The World
100
Made from the flesh of the "Pompion", this pie didn't appear in American cookbooks until the early 19th century.
What is Pumpkin Pie
100
"I planned out our whole day: First, we’ll make snow angels for two hours, and then we’ll go ice skating, and then we’ll eat a whole roll of Toll-House cookie dough as fast as we can, and then we’ll snuggle"
What is Elf, 2003
100
Written by the "king" of rock and roll. This song states that "only fools rush in"
What is "I can't help falling in love with you"
100
1996: Based on the character from "Seasame Street" US consumers purchased over 1 million units of this huggable little monster
What is Tickle me Elmo or Elmo
100
Known as the festival of colors or the festival of love, this holiday marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated in part through the throwing of colored powder.
What is Holi
200
This confection goes all the way back to 1837 where it was referred to as "stick candy"
What is the Candy Cane
200
"I wish I had a million dollars, Hot Dog!"
Its A Wonderful Life, 1946
200
This 1958 tune will have dancing in the "new old fashioned way"
What is "Rocking around the Christmas Tree"
200
1999: Between a best selling gameboy game, trading cards and a hit anime show this franchise ruled the holiday season and the 90s.
What is Pokemon
200
Marked by marigolds and candy skulls, this holiday is one of remembrance.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
300
At Oktoberfest in Munich, it is customary for men to purchase these molasses treats in the shapes of hearts to be worn by their sweethearts around the neck iced with romantic phrases such as "ich liebe dich" or "I love you"
What is Gingerbread
300
"Max! Fetch me my sedative!"
What is How The Grinch Stole Christmas, 2001
300
In 1986, Matthew Broderick lip-synced to this Beatles tune in the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
What is Twist and Shout
300
1995: This popular stuffed animal line came with any creature or critter you could imagine. Ones filled with beans rather than stuffing that is.
What are Beanie Babies
300
This holiday is celebrated in Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, China, Malaysia, and more. Traditions vary, however, one famous tradition is the exchange of red envelopes which contain coins for good luck!
What is the Lunar New Year
400
What is Fruit Cake
400
"Why is it, when something happens, it is always you three?"
What is Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince, 2009
400
The best selling holiday single by a female recording artist and begs the question; "What do you want for Christmas"?
What is "All I Want for Christmas, Is You!"
400
1997: These digital pets required constant attention and nourishment! By 2010, 76 million units were sold.
What is Tamagotchi
400
This holiday takes place in June and is a celebration of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Sweden. A maypole is created and raised during the day, which people gather around to dance and sing.
What is Midsummer
500
This treat originated from the early medieval British drink "posset", which was made with hot milk curdled with wine and spices
What is Egg Nog
500
"Harry, it's our calling card! All the great ones leave their marks. We're the wet bandits!"
Home Alone, 1990
500
Michael Jackson unveiled his famous "Moon Walk" dance move to this tune about a past relationship. Hint: "The kid is not my son"
What is Billie Jean
500
1998: This furry toy resembles a hamster or owllike creature. Its speaking capabilities were translated into 24 languages.
What is Furby
500
What is Diwali