Holiday Tunes
What British group duo sang "Last Christmas"?
WHAM!
What tradition was borrowed from the Pagans and still existing today? (HINT: We decorate them every year)
A Christmas Tree or Yule Tree
What type of alcohol normally goes in Eggnog?
Brandy, Rum, Whiskey or Bourbon
Finish the lyric, "You're a Mean One..."
Mr. Grinch
What year was uAspire founded?
1985
Who wrote the classic Christmas carol ‘Feliz Navidad’?
José Feliciano
The twelfth day of Christmas (celebrated on January 6) is known as ______, in Spain and Latin America
Three King’s Day or Dia de Los Reyes
What food is often eaten during Las Posadas? (Pick one type)
Tamales, pozole, buñuelos, atole, ponche and café de olla
Love Actually
How many states does uAspire advise in?
Three!
Which artist recorded the hit Blue Christmas in 1964?
Elvis Presley
He is often portrayed as hairy, with goat horns, fangs and a long tongue. He carries birch switches or sometimes chains to hit bad children. Sometimes he rings a cowbell.
Krampus
What country does the holiday drink Coquito originate from?
Puerto Rico
How wrote Home Alone? (Think of the 80's teen films)
John Hughes
What was uAspire's originally called?
“Santa Baby” was sung by which musician in 1953?
Eartha Kitt
Considered one of the biggest shopping days of the year in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand celebrates December 26th also known as?
Boxing Day -- Historically, boxes of money or small gifts as a sort of tip for one's employees or those in the service industry
What was the main dish during medieval times?(HINT: Still a type of bird)
The main dish at Christmas dinner during medieval times was peacock.
What do the Mean Girls cast sing at the Christmas talent show?
Jingle Bell Rock
What is our longest-standing employee?
Ann!
How much money has Mariah Carey earned as of 2021 for her Christmas Hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
According to Forbes, 70 to 75 Million (72 Exact)
Now popularized throughout Europe and communities worldwide, the eye-catching sponge cake roll is usually decorated with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting mimicking tree bark and small meringue or marzipan pieces shaped into mushrooms.
Directly translated as “log of Christmas,” It's Yule Log cake.
What was the purpose of the invention of Candy Canes?
Candy canes were meant for quiet time.
Candy canes were invented to help keep children quiet during church. A German choirmaster commissioned the shepherd’s hook shaped candy in 1670 to hush up the children in the church’s crèche scene. The traditional stripes came later.
Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?
Based on Bruce Wills's answer, No, Die Hard is NOT a Christmas Movie.
What does ACCESS stand for?
Action Center for College Educational Services and Scholarship Foundation