Christmas
Brazil
Back in Idaho
Gma's Family Tree
The World in 1954
100

This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life

What is his old silk hat?

100

The Portuguese phrase for 'cheese bread'

What is pão de queijo?

100

This was Grandma's first job

What is a newspaper carrier?

100

Vincent and Marie Freis emigrated to the US from Germany/Prussia in this year

When is 1910?

100

The first mass vaccination of this disease occured in the US in 1954

What is polio?

200

This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies

What is kissing under the mistletoe?

200

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup this many times

What is 5?

200

What meal did Gma say she and her siblings always requested growing up?

What is vinegar cobbler?

200

This was Grandma's maternal grandpa's first job in Idaho Falls

What is a street cleaner?

200

This landmark supreme court case from 1954 ruled that separating children in public schools based on race was unconstitutional

What is Board vs. Board of Education?

300

It is Hawaii’s way of saying “Merry Christmas to you."

What is “Mele Kalikimaka”?

300

This person was the president of Brazil from 1985-1990

Who is José Sarney?

300

Grandma and her friends pulled this shenanigan often on Main Street

What is drag racing?

300

These are Grandma's paternal grandparents names

Who are Frank and Louisa Sowards Potter?

300

This famously happened on April 11, 1954

What is nothing?

  • “the most boring day in the 20th century”
  • “No significant newsworthy events, births, or deaths are known to have happened on this day.”
400

In It’s a Wonderful Life, this was Clarence’s job when he was not yet unalive

What is a clock maker

400

Brazil gained independence in this decade

When is the 1820's

400

This person taught Gma how to drive

Who is her high school boy toy :0

400

Uncle Ray and Grandma’s father pushed the old burned out stove to hide it from her Grandma here

Where is the Snake River Canyon?

400

The Lords of what were both published in 1954? 

What is the Rings and the Flies?

500

The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country

What is Germany

500

Brazil borders this many countries

How many is 10?

500

This 'magical' toy was a personal favorite of Gma's

What is "magic skin baby doll"? No really, what is it?

500

 Grandma’s dad was drafted in WWII and served here 

What are the Philippines and Japan?

500

This movie of the year won eight honors at the Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Actress

What is On the Waterfront?

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