Christmas Traditions
A New York woodsman named Mark Carr is credited with opening this in 1851.
What is the first U.S. Christmas tree lot?
"Father Christmas."
Who is Santa Claus in the UK?
Their original name came from a group of former street hawkers who had gone on to success in business, professions, and politics.
The “Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund of Detroit .”
This 1-day event spans throughout Detroit’s Cultural Center and includes 200 performances at more than 70 spots.
What is Noel Night in Detroit?
It has been telecast every year since 1964, making it the longest continuously running Christmas TV special. The 50th anniversary of the television special was marked in 2014.
How long has the Christmas special:Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer ran on TV?
First known as the Missouri Rockets, these dancing ladies name was changed to this in 1925.
Who are the The Rockettes?
He goes by a different name in France.
Who is Père Noël?
70 men met in front of The Detroit News building, then at Shelby and Larned, to begin the Old Newsboys’ first campaign.
Where was the first Goodfellows drive?
Detroiter's know it's the start of the Holiday season when this happens.
What is Detroit's America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Billie Mae could not get credit for her character's famous story because producers didn't want it known he was really a she.
Who is the original real voice of Rudolph the Reindeer?
A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired in 1965 but it wasn't Charlie Brown who gave the "What Christmas is all about" speech.
Who was Linus?
The Burgermeister Meisterburger is his arch enemy.
Who is Kris Kringle?
“No Child Without a Christmas.”
What is the Goodfellows slogan?
Until 1998, this was the site all Detroiter's went to see the "real Santa".
What was the JL Hudson's 12th Floor Christmas wonderland?
Who was "Clarice" in Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer?