One Day TIL Xmas
TIL that thanks to streaming, album sales, and song downloads, this 1994 Mariah Carey hit rakes in millions a year -- in 2022, it made at least $2.7 million.
What is "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?
This reindeer’s name sounds like it could be a flash sale or quick sprint in a mall.
Who is Dasher?
This type of precipitation forms when water vapor freezes directly into ice crystals in the clouds.
What is snow?
The most common gift type that people re-gift or leave as a last-minute option.
What is a gift card?
This is what you’re called if you skip holiday decorating and gift-giving entirely.
What is a Scrooge?
TIL that Christmas is abbreviated as "Xmas" because in this language, X ("chi") is an abbreviation for "Christ."
What is Greek?
This reindeer’s name is shared with a noisy weather phenomenon often heard during storms.
Who is Blitzen?
Perfect for aiming at siblings or friends in playful attacks.
What are snowballs?
These popular dolls caused chaos in stores during the 1980s.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
The character who tries to steal Christmas from a town of joyful residents.
Who is the Grinch?
TIL that in Japan, eating this fast-food chain on Christmas Eve has become a widespread tradition, starting in the 1970s.
What is KFC?
The only female reindeer in Santa’s traditional team, her name also refers to a clever animal.
Who is Vixen?
This slippery layer on roads can make driving feel like a video game level.
What is black ice?
A classic “practical” gift that often gets a polite smile but little excitement.
What are socks?
The historical author of A Christmas Carol.
Who is Charles Dickens?
TIL that the tradition of leaving cookies for Santa is believed to have started in this continent.
What is Europe?
Roman god of love, sometimes portrayed as a winged youth with a bow and arrow
Who is Cupid?
In Russia and some countries, people create these structures from snow that can be used as homes or playgrounds.
What are igloos?
This type of holiday gift is often wrapped in mystery and meant to be funny or silly.
What is a gag gift?
In Germany, naughty children may be visited by this dark companion of Saint Nicholas, who punishes naughty children instead of giving gifts.
Who is Krampus?
TIL that the tradition of hanging these comes from a story about a man saving three daughters by tossing gold coins down a chimney.
What are stockings?
Infamous party that resorted to cannibalism
Who is Donner?
This natural light show is sometimes called “dancing skies” and looks magical above snowy landscapes.
What are the Northern Lights?
Modern “smart” gifts like these can either delight or creep out family members.
What are smart devices (Alexa, etc)?
The historical English leader responsible for banning Christmas in 1647.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?