Christmas Music Facts
This is the top grossing Christmas Song of all time
'All I Want For Christmas Is You' by Mariah Carey
The majority of modern day Christmas traditions mimic those used to celebrate the Winter Equinox in this group
The Pagans
Is it a dessert or a side dish? The original sweet and savoury holiday food!
Candied Yams
Who puts on a Santa hat and a pair of red/white striped socks and goes for a run on Christmas morning?
Marika Walker!
How many Personal Needs Days are you entitled to in 2021?
5 Total (3 PN and 2 COVID PN)
Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' was released in 1942 to accompany himself and Fred Astair in what hit movie?
Holiday Inn
Bringing a tree indoors and decorating it for Christmas became popular in this century
19th Century (1800's)
You jelly? Jelly Doughnuts are a staple holiday food for this religious holiday!
Hanukkah
Who's family enjoys a beer while opening gifts on Christmas morning (it is 12 o'clock somewhere)?
Stephen Tucker!
How often will the NCBI Line Update Calls be occurring in 2021?
Bi-weekly (once every two weeks)
Oh, holy, that was a long time ago! In 1908, this was the first Christmas song ever played on the radio
O, Holy Night!
This holiday is celebrated on December 23rd and includes setting up an aluminum pole in your home, eating meatloaf, and airing your grievances
Festivus!
Originating in the 1800's, this tradition can include anything from cheese to hot sauce, chocolate to wine
Advent Calendar
Janine Heiderich!
What day is the NCBI Hackathon?
February 12th!
'Up On The Housetop' was the first Christmas song to feature this character
Santa Clause / Saint Nicholas
The name of this holiday means 'first fruits the of harvest,' is based on the 7 principles of Kawaida, and has been celebrated since 1966
Kwanzaa
Henry VIII is alleged to be the first to include this in the Christmas feast
Turkey
Who learned how to play cribbage and drink whiskey in order to get out of doing post-Christmas dinner dishes?
Sarah Visser!
Two trains are travelling to Vancouver. One leaves Edmonton going 100km/hr while another leaves Calgary going 80km/hr. Name one task you get points for in the January NCBI Wellness Challenge!
CORRECT
The original vocalist on 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch' also voiced the character for this grrrreat breakfast cereal
Tony the Tiger
In 1993, Jeffrey Hoffman was the first astronaut to celebrate this holiday in space.
Hanukkah
This holiday beverage received its unique name from the vessel in which is was traditionally served, a small wooden mug
Eggnog
Who's family has a BBQ steak dinner on Christmas Eve every year?
Matt MacLean
Why is January 21st 2021 an important day for NCBI?
Our first ever NCBI Meeting Free Day!