Food Traditions
What common holiday drink we enjoy today is descended from something called posset?
EGGNOG
Clearing the runway for Santa’s takeoff and landing in the North Pole is assigned to this branch.
Operations
What are the three Christmas ghosts that visit Scrooge?
Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come
In the song Frosty the Snow Man, what brings Frosty to life?
An old top hat
This was initially created in response to a series of destructive wildfires in southern California in 1970.
The Incident Command System (ICS)
What type of protein is served at the big meal in some Italian-American households on Christmas Eve?
Fish/seafood
These hardworking elves make sure that the North Pole Broadcasting Channel stays updated when Santa is out delivering presents
PIO Staff
What do the Kranks decide to do instead of having a traditional Christmas?
A ten-day Caribbean cruise
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song?”
A hula hoop
What year was the Federal Emergency Management Agency Founded?
1979
The Yule log is a classic Christmas dessert. Which country can claim the Yule log as its own?
France
This leading elf makes sure everything adds up so that the only red you see is on Santa’s sleigh.
Finance section chief
What noted actor provided the conductor's voice for the 2004 animated film The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
"The Chanukah Song" is partially found in "Eight Crazy Nights" and was written and sung by what Jewish-American actor?
Adam Sandler
What informal metric is used to determine the effect of a storm and the likely scale of assistance required for disaster recovery?
The Waffle House Index
What century did Christmas cookies become a popular tradition?
16th Century
This branch of elves maps out how the presents are delivered to the nice kids.
Logistics
In the movie Miracle on 34th Street who is put on trial?
Kris Kringle
Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?”
Judy Garland
Since 1953, Virginia has experienced the most disaster declarations in this month?
September
Since Hanukkah celebrates the Miracle of Oil, fried foods are a big part of the festivities (no matter what the healthy food pyramid says). What is the name for these fried patties made from grated potato?
Latkes
Mrs. Claus fills this role so she can oversee Christmas operations and ensure coordination for a safe holiday
EOC Manager
In what year did the film Ernest Saves Christmas come out?
1988
What pop Christmas hit was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017?
Last Christmas by Wham
What animal preceded Smokey Bear as the U.S. mascot for forest fire prevention?
Bambi, from the Disney animated feature