Coast Guard
This is the official motto of the Canadian Coast Guard, emphasizing safety and service.
“Safety First, Service Always”
For Italian-Americans, it is customary to celebrate Christmas Eve with a feast of seven different types of this?
Fish
Fun Fact: The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American tradition celebrated on Christmas Eve where the number seven is believed to symbolize the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. The specific types of fish dishes can vary, but popular choices include baccalà (salted cod), calamari (squid), shrimp, clams, and more.
This emergency number connects mariners to the Coast Guard for distress calls in Canadian waters.
VHF Channel 16 or 16
2004 animated movie is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve ... staring Jeff Poland as the conductor.
What is the Polar Express
Fun Fact: Tom Hanks provided the voice for several characters in the film, including the conductor and the narrator.
CCG began the process of gathering public feedback on its long-term strategy in 2025 which was organized into these four pillars.
People, Services, Assets, Governance
In Japan, families often celebrate Christmas Eve by order this fast food.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Fun Fact: In Japan, it has become a popular custom to have Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas dinner. This unique tradition started in the 1970s after a successful KFC marketing campaign that positioned their fried chicken as a special holiday meal. Today, people in Japan often pre-order their KFC Christmas meals well in advance.
The Coast Guard’s icebreaking fleet helps keep shipping lanes open in this seasonally frozen inland waterway, vital for trade in central Canada.
St. Lawrence Seaway
In the movie “Home Alone” what are the names of the two burglars trying to break into Kevins house?
Harry and Marv
Fun Fact: The characters of Harry Lime and Marv Merchants were inspired by two notorious real-life criminals. The film's writer, John Hughes, based the characters on the "Wet Bandits," a duo known for leaving water running in the houses they robbed to flood them.
When the CCG was first transferred over to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the new partnership was given this nickname.
Department of Fish and Ships
In what country is it a tradition to celebrate Christmas by hiding a pickled cucumber in the Christmas Tree?
Germany
Fun Fact: Believed to have been influenced by German immigrants who brought various customs to America, the tradition involves hiding a real pickle (or a pickle ornament) inside of the Christmas tree and having the first person to find it receive an extra gift.
What is the total cost of from the Num Num Cart?
$4.50
Which of the following songs is NOT included on Mariah Carrey’s 1994 Christmas Album?
(a) all I want for Christmas is you
(b) santa clause is coming to town
(c) santa tell me
C – Santa Tell Me
Fun Fact: Performed by Ariana Grande, "Santa Tell Me" would not debut until 2014, twenty years after Mariah Carrey's famous holiday album.
All CCG staff were transferred to the DND through a block transfer process via an Order in Council, except for this group which were transferred at the same time through a separate agreement.
Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Officer Trainees
According to Nordic folklore, Santa Clause is said to be accompanied by this mischievous creature who is said to punish misbehaving children during the Christmas Season.
Krampus
Fun Fact: According to the legend, Krampus would visit homes on the night of December 5th, known as Krampusnacht, to scare and admonish children who had been naughty. He carries chains and sometimes a bundle of birch branches to swat or whip misbehaving children. In some traditions, he even collects the naughty children in a basket or sack to take them away.
This song, written by Bing Cosby, is known as the best-selling Christmas single of all time and was recorded in 1942.
White Chirstmas
Fun Fact: "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby holds the Guinness World Record for being the best-selling single of all time. Since its release in 1942, it has sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide.
This is the name of the document used to convey and report on the progress made towards the CCG's short-term strategic priorities.
Integrated Business and Human Resources Plan
Starting with an ad campaign in 1931, this American company is often credited with popularizing the image of Santa wearing a red suit.
Coca Cola
Fun Fact: Coca Cola played a significant role in popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus wearing a red suit. In 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned artist Haddon Sundblom to create a series of advertisements featuring Santa Claus. Sundblom's illustrations depicted a jolly, plump Santa Claus dressed in a red suit with white fur trim, which aligned with Coca-Cola's brand colors. These iconic advertisements became immensely popular and helped solidify the image of Santa Claus in a red suit as we know it today.
Desk 921-E is understood to be for the selective use of this member of the Navigation Strategies team that started in 2023.
Krupesh !
Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith in 1934 and included in the movie Die Hard in 1988, this song describing a picturesque winter scene, while not specifically mentioning Christmas, has nevertheless become a beloved holiday classic.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Fun Fact: Die Hard has become a popular movie to watch during the holiday season due to its setting and release around Christmas time and the fact that soundtrack includes classics like Ode to Joy, Let it Snow, and Walking in a Winter Wonderland.