Christmas Traditions
This figure is said to deliver presents to children on Christmas Eve, driving a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
Who is Santa Claus
This 1990 film follows a young boy who is left home alone during Christmas and has to defend his house from burglars.
What is Home Alone?
This traditional dessert is made from fruit, flour, butter, and spices, often soaked in brandy or rum.
What is fruitcake?
This U.S. government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) was established in 1938 to expand the secondary mortgage market by securitizing mortgage loans.
What is Fannie Mae?
This pair of tennis legends, known for their rivalries and teamwork, won multiple Grand Slam doubles titles in the 1970s and 1980s.
Who are Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova?
This plant, often used as a holiday decoration, is known for its red and green leaves and is said to be a symbol of Christmas.
What is a poinsettia?
This holiday classic features a magical train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
This sweet treat, made of sugar, syrup, and butter, is often shaped into a cane during the holiday season.
What is a candy cane?
Fannie Mae was originally created during this U.S. President's administration as part of the New Deal.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The iconic "Dream Team," consisting of NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, competed in this global sporting event in 1992.
What is the Summer Olympics
In Germany, children celebrate this day on December 6th, when St. Nicholas visits them with treats and small gifts.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
In this 1946 film, a man named George Bailey learns the value of his life with the help of his guardian angel, Clarence.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This baked good, often shaped like a wreath or a tree, is made of gingerbread and decorated with icing and candy.
What is a gingerbread cookie?
In 1968, Fannie Mae was transformed from a government agency into a publicly traded company. This event was part of an effort to reduce federal spending.
What is the privatization of Fannie Mae?
This group of astronauts, led by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, made the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969.
Who are the Apollo 11 astronauts?
This drink, often served during Christmas parties, is made from eggs, milk, sugar, and alcohol such as rum or brandy.
What is eggnog?
This film stars Jim Carrey as the Grinch, a character who tries to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
This popular dish, made from potatoes, is often served at Christmas dinner with gravy or other sides.
What are mashed potatoes?
The creation of this government-sponsored entity in 1970 by Congress was designed to support Fannie Mae by providing a liquid secondary market for home loans.
What is Freddie Mac
In 1970, this football team became the first in NFL history to win the Super Bowl after losing the previous year’s championship game.
Who are the Dallas Cowboys?
In Italy, it is traditional to celebrate this "Feast of the Three Kings" with a special celebration on January 6th.
What is Epiphany?
In this movie, a man dressed as Santa Claus ends up being the real Santa, despite his initial disbelief.
What is The Santa Clause?
A savory meat often served at Christmas dinner, particularly in the United Kingdom, which is usually roasted and served with cranberry sauce.
What is turkey?
This financial crisis, which began in 2007, led to Fannie Mae being placed under the conservatorship of the U.S. Treasury Department in 2008.
What is the subprime mortgage crisis?
This world-renowned British rock band, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became a global sensation.
Who are The Beatles?