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In an effort to help people who are hurting in this economy, President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package.
farmers or lower-income families
farmers
Last weekend, on what Ivy League campus did a gunman attack students during a final exam review session?
Brown or Yale
Brown
Christmas Around the World: For the past several decades, 85% of artificial trees used in U.S. homes are manufactured in what country?
China or United States
China
Christmas Around the World: Long before Christmas trees became a tradition, pagans around the world revered the evergreen tree as a symbol of eternal life.
lasting green or the width of the tree
lasting green
Next Sunday, December 21, is the first day of _______ and will be the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year.
Christmas or winter
winter
Last Sunday began the 8-day Jewish “Hanukkah.” (in Hebrew means “Dedication”) Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of _______.
Lights or Peace
Lights
Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors African culture every year from December 26 to January 1.
African American or Native American
African American
The holidays are a time when people who never drink may have a toast, and people who drink moderately might drink more. Is an “excessive drinker” an “alcoholic?” (S: CDC)
Yes or No
No
As we close 2025, one of the top two movies of the year was what film about four misfits who are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland?
A Minecraft Movie or Zootopia 2
A Minecraft Movie
A popular Christmas special is Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch _______Christmas.”
Stole or Took
Stole
What Inter Miami scorer, who dominated with 29 goals and 19 assists in the regular season, took the MLS Cup MVP honors, the first ever to win the award in back-to-back seasons?
Anders Dreyer or Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
What team won last Saturday’s annual Army-Navy football game by a score of 17-16?
Army or Navy
Navy
On the 1st day of Christmas, what gift did the true love give?
a parakeet in a peach tree or a partridge in a pear tree
a partridge in a pear tree
Chrismukkah is the “hybrid holiday” that is celebrated by what people?
celebrated by both Jews and Christians or celebrated by only some Christians
celebrated by both Jews and Christians
Children of the nation can count on NORAD to track Santa’s trip on Christmas Eve. NORAD is the North American ______ Defense Command.
Aerospace, Aerial, or Air
Aerospace
Last week, the Federal Reserve dropped the prime interest rate a quarter point. With mortgage interest rates at 6%-7%, housing has been stagnant in America. What is the forecast for interest rates for 2026?
back down to 3%, stay at 6%, or rise to 8%
stay at 6%
Last weekend, in what nation did an anti-Semitic terror attack take several lives?
Australia, Great Britain, or Poland
Australia
On December 25th, followers of which religion or religions celebrate Christmas for the meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior?
Christianity, Judaism, or all religions celebrate Christmas
Christianity
What theme did Melania Trump select for the 2025 White House Christmas?
Christmas Cultures, Home Is Where the Heart Is, Your Heart Is Your Gift
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Next Sunday, December 21, marks the day that also signifies the start of the winter season.
Capricorn equinox, vernal equinox, or winter solstice
winter solstice
Ham is a popular choice for holiday meals. What is the most popular choice of ham for Americans?
shank end, spiral, or water ham
spiral
What is the reason schools feed children even if their lunch account is empty?
federal law, schools are humane and caring places, or state law
schools are humane and caring place
Last Tuesday night, ABC aired “The First Christmas," presented by a Hollywood star known for many great movies.
Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, or Robert De Niro
Kevin Costner
As we close 2025, one of the top two movies of the year was “Lilo & Stitch,” about a lonely girl from what U.S. state who befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.
Alaska, Hawaii, or Nebraska
Hawaii
It recently happened in the NFL, when which player became the 1st and only in history to get intercepted on a play and also lose a fumble on the same play?
Jalen Hurts, Jared Goff, or Josh Allen
Jalen Hurts
Shohei Ohtani was named the 2025 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying biker Lance Armstrong, basketball’s LeBron James, and what golfer for the most among male honorees?
Jack Nicholas, Scotty Scheffler, or Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods
What flowering plant have Christians adopted as a symbol for Christmas?
Holly, Narcissus, or Poinsettia
Holly
The traditional song for New Year’s Eve is the Scottish tune “Auld Lang Syne.” It means “old long ______.”
hence, since or time
since
According to polls, Americans are feeling gloomy about the economy, but one could be fooled by what actions Americans have been taking.
Democrats winning local elections, record Christmas spending, record home buying, or record voter registrations
record Christmas spending
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently found 1600 lbs. of methamphetamine in Georgia that came from Mexico, hidden under a cargo of what fruit?
avocados, bananas, blueberries, oranges
blueberries
Now that a peace deal was struck in the Middle East (Gaza), a Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held in what city for the first time in many years?
Bethlehem, Canaan, Jerusalem, or Tel Aviv
Bethlehem
Christmas Around the World: Although Christmas has become increasingly commercialized, the true meaning of Christmas remains the celebration of Jesus Christ's birthday, a day many believe marks the Savior of the world. In what region of the world was Jesus Christ born?
Far East, Middle East, Northern Europe, or Western Europe
Middle East
This Saturday is “National Go-Caroling Day.” Traced back to Europe‘s 3rd century, the purpose is to spread Christmas cheer by going door to door singing songs. To Carol, how many people do you need?
1-2. 3-4, 5-6
3-4
Next Sunday is the first day of winter. What is the relationship between the sun and the Northern Hemisphere?
daytime and nighttime hours are equal, daytime hours are the longest of the year, nighttime hours are the longest of the year, or all of these are true
nighttime hours are the longest of the year
What is the reason for the popularity of artificial Christmas trees?
convenience, fresh scent, they are taller than real trees, or they have real needles
convenience
Mashed potatoes are a popular holiday food, but picking the right kind to use is crucial. There are more than 200 varieties of potatoes; but for mashed potatoes, use either yellow or ______ potatoes.
red, russet, white, or blue/purple
russet
Americans love Christmas music. What did the true love give on the 5th day of Christmas?
5 geese a-laying, 5 gold rings, 5 skunks a-smelling, or 5 swans a-swimming
5 gold rings
Americans love Christmas music. One favorite is Bing Crosby’s 1951 hit song, “_______ _______,” which was written about bell ringers from the Salvation Army.
Ave Maria, Jingle Bells, Silver Bells, or White Christmas
Silver Bells
ho won the 2025 Heisman Trophy?
Diego Pavia, Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin, or Marcel Reed
Fernando Mendoza
The 2026 World Cup draw has been made for the 48 countries, the largest number in the tournament's history. What nation is hosting the 2026 World Cup of Soccer?
Canada, Mexico, the United States, or all of these.
all of these
If you add 1/2 quart of eggnog to 1/3 quart of eggnog, it will equal how much eggnog?
half quart, 4/6-quart, 5/6-quart, or one quart
5/6-quart
World Geography Question: Those born in December claim three birthstones: the Blue zircon, the turquoise, and the beautiful deep purple stone Tanzanite, found only in what nation?
Tanza, Tanzar, Tanzia, or Tanzania
Tanzania
Last week, President Trump hit the road to make a series of speeches to Americans on a topic on which he is underwater as far as favorability.
economy, immigration, world affairs
economy
According to polls, what part of the economy are Americans most dissatisfied with after one year into the Trump Administration?
gas prices, grocery prices, or housing prices
grocery prices
The Jewish holiday Hanukkah began last Sunday at sundown and lasts until sundown Monday, Dec. 22. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in what city?
Bethlehem, Galilee, or Jerusalem
Jerusalem
What nation/continent made news by becoming the first in the world to ban social media for any person under 16 years old?
Australia, Canada, or reat Britain
Australia
year, nighttime hours are the longest of the year. All of these are true. Nighttime hours are the longest of the year. 40 What did the true love give on the 8th day of Christmas?
8 geese a-laying, 8 maids a-milking, 8 skunks a-smelling, or 8 swans a-swimming
8 maids a-milking
Next week is the first day of winter. Through December, inhabitants of the Northern Hemisphere lose how many minutes of sunlight per day?
less than a minute, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, or 5 minutes
1 minute
The Jewish holiday Hanukkah began last Sunday at sundown and lasts until sundown Monday, Dec. 22. Hanukkah, often called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah which has how many candles in a row?
4, 8, 12
8
Almost every election day across the nation, various states vote for recreational or medical marijuana use. How many states have legalized it for medical use?
1, 8, 18, 24, 33, 40
40
This Monday night, which cable network finished season 2 of the reality show “Finding Mr. Christmas?”
ABC, CBS, FOX, Hallmark, HGTV, or NBC
Hallmark
Americans love Christmas music. What 1954 Bing Crosby hit song is one of the best-selling Christmas songs in history?
Blue Christmas, Silver Christmas, or White Christmas
White Christmas
LeBron James made recent news when he ended a streak that lasted 18 years and 1297 games.
did not attempt a three-pointer, did not make a three-pointer, did not score, no fouls, no free throw attempted, or scoring double figures
scoring double figures
What NBA team is off to a record start and is forecasted to win more than 70 games this season?
Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, or Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
This Thursday is “National Regifting Day,” a way to find a new purpose for a gift as it moves from one person to another. According to 2025 Gallup research, what percent of people believe it is OK to regift?
20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%
70% (popular for office parties)
On what day does the Twelve Days of Christmas start?
December 21, December 22, December 23, December 24, December 25, December 26
December 25
First Lady Melania Trump kicked off the White House Christmas by receiving this year’s tree. Counting this Christmas, how many Christmases has Melania been in charge of the White House Christmas theme?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
5
States vary on the legality of recreational or medical marijuana use. How many states have legalized it for recreational use?
3, 10, 17, 24, 33, 40
24
Christmas History: In Italy, home to the city-state of Vatican City and the seat of the Pope, there are many “presepi.” What is a “presepe??
Bible, candelabra, Christmas Tree, fancy flower arrangements, nativity scene, or wreaths
nativity scene (presipi is plural presepe)
Christmas History and World Capitals Question: Which European nation's city, Riga, claims to be home to history’s first decorated Christmas tree, dating back to 1510?
Belgium, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, or the Netherlands
Latvia
Originating in 1607 in Jamestown, VA, “eggnog” is a popular holiday drink consisting of egg, cream, and what spice?
basil, caraway, dill, garlic, nutmeg, or paprika
nutmeg
The twelfth day of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” ends on January 5th, the eve of what religious day? (note: when the Magi, or the three kings, were believed to arrive in Bethlehem)
Annunciation, Epiphany, or Holy Family
Epiphany
This year, families of ten can cook a full holiday dinner, turkey or ham, for how much per person?
$3, $4, $5, $6, $7 $8
$5
How many in 100 Americans believe the entire Bible story of Christmas, including the shepherds, the Star of Bethlehem, and the angels?
30%, 60%, 90%
60%
Americans love Christmas music. Bing Crosby’s 1951 hit song, “Silver Bells” has these lyrics: “city sidewalks, _______ sidewalks.”
busy, bustling, or crowded
busy
This Monday and Tuesday night, “The Voice” airs its season finale for what season?
22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37
28
What NFL team’s 10-year playoff run came to an end after a loss Sunday to the Chargers?
Chiefs, Packers, or Patriots
Chiefs
NFL History Question: What is the NFL record for the longest touchdown pass in history?
95 yds., 96 yds., 97 yds., 98 yds., 99 yds., or 100 yds
95 yds.
What is the #1 tip to help people keep weight off during the holidays?
avoid alcohol, binge eat then stop, or eat a bit before going to a gathering
eat a bit before going to a gathering
Christmas Around the World: In many Asian nations, approximately two in ten people are Christians, but why is Christmas celebrated in these regions?
commercialism, decorations, respect for believers
decorations