
Omega Seamaster 300M
What material was tinsel originally made from?
Silver
These people constructed the first timepieces around 1500 BC.
Egyptians
In Home Alone, where were the McCallisters going on vacation?
Paris, France
This was the first coin with a mintmark.
1942-P Jefferson Nickle
The term "Costume Jewelry" was coined in which decade to describe jewelry made from non-precious metals?
1920's
In which country is it tradition to hide all brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them?
Norway
Over the last 60 years, this has become a dying profession with those qualified falling from 60,000 to 5,000 in the US.
Watch Makers
In A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie want for Christmas?
Red Ryder BB Gun
The first coin with a motto was
Two Cent Piece from 1864 was the first to be marked with "In God We Trust"
The ancient Greeks believed these were the tears of gods.
Pearls
What is the total number of gifts received throughout the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' song?
364
Rolex created the first waterproof watch with a watertight case and sealed rubber gaskets in 1926, calling it by this name.
Oyster
In It's A Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings
Before the US began minting it's own coins in 1792, this country's silver coins were widely used and served as the basis for the value of a dollar.
Spain
In the Victorian era, mourning jewelry was popular, often including what from the deceased?
Their hair
What is the traditional name for the seven-branched candleholder used during Hanukkah?
Menorah
During what global event did the wristwatch become popular due to a need for a users hands to be free.
World War One
In Christmas Vacation, what does Clark hope to buy with his Christmas bonus?
A Swimming Pool
In what year did the US discontinue the two-cent coin?
1873
The ancient Greeks believed these could cure eye diseases and bring foresight.
Emeralds
What color are the candles of Kwanzaa?
Red, Black, and Green
Credited as the most complicated watch ever created, this model took eight years to assemble, has 2,826 components, 57 complications, 242 jewels, and 33 hands, costing $10M.
Vacheron Constantin, reference 57260
In Die Hard, What LA building is under attack?
Nakatomi Plaza
Federal law dictates all US coins must carry the mottoes of "In God We Trust" and...
E Pluribus Unum