Holidays in New York
What is the name of the historic New York department store that inspired "Miracle on 34th Street"?
Macy's
In Home Alone 2, Kevin receives this gift from Mr. Duncan for his donation to Duncan's Toy Chest and he gifts it to this person.
He receives 2 turtle doves and he gives one to the bird lady
Paris
Where does the origin of Christmas trees come from?
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees dates back to 16th-century Germany, where devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.
A feathery ice crystal, typically displaying delicate sixfold symmetry
What is a snowflake?
Which hotel in NYC famously displays a two-story gingerbread house in its lobby during the Christmas season?
The Lotte New York Palace
In Harry’s first year at Hogwarts, he receives this item as his first Christmas gift
The invisibility Cloak
What award does the mayor of Whoville give to the Grinch after Cindy-Lou-Who nominates him as named the holiday cheermeister?
A razor
How long does Hanukkah last for and why?
Hanukkah lasts for eight days, commemorating the miracle of the oil in the Jewish temple lasting eight days instead of one.
What is mistletoe?
What was the height of the tallest Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree ever displayed?
100 feet (in 1999 and 2023)
In the movie Elf, these are the four main food groups that elves eat
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup are the food groups presented as the diet of Santa's elves in the North Pole
In “Christmas Party,” from the Office, what does Michael buy Ryan for Secret Santa?
An Ipod
Many ancient cultures celebrate this holiday which is known as the shortest day of the year, marking the return of longer daylight
Winter Solstice Festivals
The most popular species of Christmas tree
The Fraser fir, known for its strong branches that hold heavy ornaments, excellent needle retention, and pleasant scent. Other very popular choices include the Douglas fir, which is softer and best for lighter ornaments, and the Balsam fir, famous for its strong fragrance.
Since which year has the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree been a holiday tradition in New York City?
1933
What state does Colin Frasier travel to in the United States?
Wisconsin
In the Friends Christmas Episode, what holiday character does Ross dress up as?
The Holiday Armadillo, to teach his son, Ben, about the history of Hanukkah
Where does Santa's Red Suit come from?
Santa Claus didn’t always wear red. The modern image of Santa in a red suit became popular in the 1930s, influenced in part by Coca-Cola's advertising.
A form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil
What is Tinsel?
Where is the Rockefeller Christmas Tree from this year?
A family from East Greenbush, New York, donated it from their property. It is a 75-foot Norway spruce donated by the Russ family from their property where it had been growing for over six decades.
In a Christmas Carol, How many ghosts visit Scrooge and what are their names?
Four (Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come)
In Big Bang Theory, what does Penny give Sheldon as a Christmas present, making Sheldon think it was the best gift of all time?
A napkin used by Leonard Nimoy (Spock)
How many lights are on the Rockefeller Christmas Tree?
Bonus: How long is the string of lights?
Bonus part 2: How many crystals is the Star at the top made up of?
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is decorated with over 50,000 multi-colored LED lights. These lights are strung along approximately five miles of wire and are a major feature of the iconic holiday display.
Christmas and the period around it, with its festivities.
What is yuletide?