Holiday Trivia
This was the most played Christmas song in 2021
All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
This event, which took place on December 7th, finally convinced the U.S. to join World War II
Attack on Pearl Harbor
In this movie, a child gets more than he’s wished for when he is forced to outwit some shady characters
Home Alone
Christmas markets originated in this country
Germany
In this TV show, a woman realizes she’s been sent to the wrong version of the afterlife upon passing away
The Good Place
This is how many candles you can find on a Hanukkah menorah
9
This beloved American President, who died on December 14th, declined to run for office again after just 2 terms, famously setting the precedent before it was written into law
George Washington
Released in 1988, this action-packed film’s status as a Christmas movie is hotly debated every year
Die Hard
Jewish people in this country often celebrate Hanukkah by breaking a dreidel-shaped piñata filled with trinkets and treats
Mexico
This expression describes when something is in perfect condition, usually after repair
As good as new
This country’s postal code, H0H 0H0, is reserved solely for Santa
Canada
Having only visited for the first time 3 years earlier, Americans visited this place for the last time in December 1972
The moon
In this movie, we follow the stories of an ensemble cast of characters that are slowly revealed to be interconnected
Love Actually
This is the first country to signify the beginning of a new year by dropping a giant ball at the stroke of midnight
United States
Released in 1967, this is a classic Western film starring Clint Eastwood
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Hanukkah celebrates the success of this group of warriors in recovering Jerusalem from the Selecucid Empire
The Maccabees
This alchemist and physicist, who also discovered Calculus, saw his birthday moved from December 25th to January 4th when his country adopted the Gregorian calendar
Isaac Newton
A man’s heart condition improves when he meets a girl that helps him reconnect with an estranged community
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In this country, it is common for residents to wear white on New Year's Eve in order to attract peace and happiness
Brazil
This is the title of a classic 80s song performed by Cyndi Lauder
Time After Time
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that takes place over this number of days
7
Before moving to a twelve month calendar, December used to the be the tenth month of the year. Before that change, this month was the first month of the year.
March
In emotional turmoil, a man gains perspective from an unlikely acquaintance on Christmas Eve
It's a Wonderful Life
It is believed by most that the original recipe for eggnog originated from this country
Britain
This book by Stephen Hawking explores a wide variety of topics within the field of cosmology