Holidays
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
Who can initiate a Red Cross message?
Anyone!
This mountain has the highest peak in Germany.
The Zugspitze, which is part of the Alps (2,962 meters/9,717 feet).
This acronym means that the base is located outside the United States mainland.
OCONUS
I don’t want a lot for Christmas there is just _________ (4 words)
...one thing I need
This half-goat, half demon serves as the anti-Santa in a number of European countries encouraging children to behave themselves.
Krampus
Who is the founder of the American Red Cross.
Clara Barton. She founded the American Red Cross in May 1881.
This is the largest state in Germany.
Bavaria
Which base in Germany has been voted the “Best home town in Europe”?
Ansbach
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, at the Christmas party hop. Mistletoe hung where you can see, every ____________ (4 words)
... couple tries to stop
Which country started the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.
The Red Cross Vilseck complex covers Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, Hohenfels, Ansbach and has a satellite station is this ski town.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
This city has the largest train station in Europe.
Berlin
True or False: The U.S. Air Force was part of the Army until 1947. It was called the Army Air Corps.
True. The National Security Act of 1947 turned it into its own separate branch of the Armed Forces.
Oh the weather outside is frightful, ____________ (6 words)
... But the fire is so delightful
Japan celebrates Christmas by eating chicken from this food chain.
KFC. People in Japan order up their Christmas chicken months in advance—to the tune of about 3,000,000 orders of KFC each year.
What does the acronym IHL stand for?
International Humanitarian Law
How many castles are there in Germany? (Closest number wins)
More than 2100
This is the is the largest overseas US Army garrison in the world.
USAG Bavaria is the largest garrison both in population and acreage, covering over 97,000 acres (390 square kilometers).
You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. You're as cuddly as a _____ (1 word), you're as charming as an ____ (1 word), Mr. Grinch!
... cactus
... eel
This holiday celebrated on December 6th or on the night of December 5th is German children’s favorite holiday.
St Nicholas Day. On this gift-giving day, children clean and polish their boots and leave them outside the door before going to sleep. Next morning, they find their shoes filled with nuts, candy, and small gifts from St Nicholas.
What other symbol is known internationally to represent the Red Cross?
Red Crescent
According to German tradition, who delivers gifts on Christmas Eve?
According to tradition, the 'Christkind' (Christ child or Baby Jesus) will place the wrapped gifts and parcels under the Christmas tree.
How many Kaserne’s are there on Ansbach?
5
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light, From now on___________ (7 words)
... our troubles will be out of sight