Christmas Music
This song by Mariah Carey is estimated to bring in $2.5 to $3 million each year in royalties
What is "All I want for Christmas is You"?
This staple of Hanukkah features a shamash, meaning "helper" or "servant", which must be offset from the main eight candles, but there are differing opinions as to whether all the lights must be arranged in a straight line.
What is a menorah?
"Look daddy! Teacher says every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings!"
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"
This company is cited as standardizing Santa Claus's modern look, putting him in a coat that shares the same shade of red as its logo.
What is Coca-Cola?
It's no surprise Alvin wanted one of these; it was the hottest toy of of 1958 selling 25 million in just four months
What is a hula-hoop?
This song, originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh", was actually written to celebrate Thanksgiving
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This UK & Canadian holiday, celebrated the day after Christmas, was once a day to donate gifts to those in need. It has since become a day of shopping.
What is Boxing Day?
The thorns and berries of this decoration to deck the halls with, originally represented the Crown of Thorns Jesus wore and the blood he shed.
What is holly?
This toy of 1952 encouraged kids to play with their food. It wasn't until a decade later it came with a plastic version, rather than having parents provide a real one.
What is Mr. Potato Head?
The Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I began when, ironically, British soldiers heard German troops singing this hymn.
What is "Silent Night"?
Traditions of this "holiday" include the airing of grievances, feats of strength, and an unadorned aluminum pole.
What is Festivus"?
"Hey, I'm not afraid any more! I said I'm not afraid any more! Do you hear me? I'm not afraid any more! "
What is "Home Alone"?
This Mexican plant has been associated with Christmas carrying the Christian symbolism of the Star of Bethlehem since the 16th century.
What is a poinsettia?
It was no laughing matter when a Walmart employee was hospitalized after a herd of parents trampled him to score this hottest toy of 1996.
What is Tickle-Me Elmo?
This "king" holds the record for the best selling Christmas album in the US
Who is Elvis Presley?
Kwanzaa originated in this state, in the wake of the Watts-riots, as a non-Christian specifically African American holiday
What is California?
"4:00: Wallow in self-pity.
4:30: Stare into the abyss.
5:00: Solve world hunger. Tell no one."
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
German Lutherans brought this decoration inside the house, while Moravians put lighted candles on them. No one tell the fire department!
The 80s were a colorful time period, with this puzzling toy created by a Hungarian frustrating millions who got it on Christmas day
What is a Rubik's Cube?
Other works by this "White Christmas" composer include "God Bless America" and "Puttin' on the Ritz"
Who is Irving Berlin?
There is evidence that this holiday was deemed an important time of the yearly cycle for some cultures as far back as the Neolithic (New Stone Age)
What is the winter solstice?
"Your Honor, every one of these letters is addressed to Santa Claus. The Post Office has delivered them."
What is "Miracle on 34th Street"?
The origin of these Christmas decorations involves St. Nicholas sneaking into a house of a widower via chimney and filling them with gold as doweries for his three daughters.
What are stockings?
This toy used aluminum and static charges to keep kids occupied for hours, as long as they didn’t shake their masterpiece too hard and erase it
What is an Etch-a-Sketich?